Once you have your container or file you need to make seed packets easy to read and access.
Seed packet storage containers.
All seed banks freeze.
Seed storage container and organizer box for your garden seed packets tall size 11 75 l 5 1 wide 6 5 h expertly crafted in the u s a.
We use these photo storage boxes to store our seeds along with these labels they come in either a two pack or a single container.
Our seed storage boxes.
This can be paper envelopes inside a mason jar a seed storage box even zip closure bags with all the air pressed out.
Most seeds come in paper envelopes or seed packets.
The number of seeds and how you want to organize them will dictate what containers you use.
You could group them by type of flower or food time of planting or family.
Some folks have found similar boxes at michael s or other craft stores but reported back that they re made in.
I store my seeds in seed envelopes in a large airtight tupperware type container.
Once dry place your seeds into a storage container.
Each seed packet has an origination date on it which is the date the seeds were collected.
How to organize seed packets.
With vintage heirloom style divider cards to organize seeds 4 4 out of 5 stars 28.
With vintage heirloom style divider cards to organize seeds 4 4 out of 5 stars 26.
Moisture is the primary enemy when storing seeds.
Write the type and date on your packets.
There are some slightly cheaper options out there but we love that these ones are made in the usa and very high quality.
60 65 degrees should be fine for collecting seeds for a year.
This handy photo organizer which houses several 4x6 plastic containers can double as seed storage.
Silica gel or other types of drying agents can help keep seeds dry in paper plastic or glass seed storage containers.
Purchase fresh desiccants or if you don t need a large amount just save the small packets that often come with new products such as vitamins or new shoes.
Each sleeve could contain quite a few packets.
Airtight containers are important for storing seeds the containers can be glass metal or plastic.
Seeds that snap in half when bent are dry enough for storage.
You can leave them in the packets or take them out as long as your container is airtight.
Place your seeds in a cool dark location.
The best conditions for storing seeds.
Each sleeve could contain quite a few packets.