General Discussion
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Subject: 50+ year old seeds - will they germinate...
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Milan L |
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=305843
Do you think these seeds have a chance?
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7/15/2019 3:36:50 PM
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Little Ketchup |
Grittyville, WA
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Love it. Yes they will sprout.
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7/16/2019 3:59:18 AM
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Engel's Great Pumpkins and Carvings |
Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)
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The viability of the seeds being that old is pretty low
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7/16/2019 7:28:00 AM
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Pumpkineer |
Marshfield, Ma, USA
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I'm inclined to agree with Shannon, but Mother Nature can be very unpredictable. Personally, I'm hoping they sprout. Keep us posted.
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7/16/2019 4:21:18 PM
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pumpkinpal2 |
Syracuse, NY
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i'm glad you tried a few rather than all - perhaps you'll have a chance to try several methods of sprouting, such as, next, actual seed-starting mix in a peat pot. good luck---eg
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7/18/2019 1:24:26 AM
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brotherdave |
Corryton, TN
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I sprouted a bunch of corn seeds from 1980 this year. Germination rates varied by variety. 91% to 40%. 0% on pumpkin seeds older than 1985. Paper towel method on all. Good luck.
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7/18/2019 3:45:32 AM
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Little Ketchup |
Grittyville, WA
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Any luck?
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7/21/2019 10:13:40 PM
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Milan L |
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Nothing yet - will try different methods... I'll let you know when they do sprout (rather, if they do)
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7/24/2019 5:48:14 PM
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