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550Doug

09-09-2006 07:33:04




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I have a half acre garden plot that I'd like to sow with a cover crop over the winter. I bought some rye last year and it worked fine, but when I planted some rye in a newly sodded area this summer, nothing came up. I tried some rye seeds in a damp paper towel 2 weeks ago and I've got ZERO germination. What have I done wrong in storing this rye in a cool garage area? How do I keep seeds healthy for several years?
What can I use dead seed for - porridge??

Thanks

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IaGary

09-09-2006 20:34:10




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 Re: Seed storage in reply to 550Doug, 09-09-2006 07:33:04  
Grain Rye will only grow the year it is combined.

I learned this the hard way also.

Gary



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Ol Chief

09-09-2006 18:52:13




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 Re: Seed storage in reply to 550Doug, 09-09-2006 07:33:04  
WE Mix diatomaceus earth with any feed we expect to hold for very long.This method Controls insects that will otherwise consume the seed or grain.It kills the bugs by scratching their bodies and they die of dehydation.What is your take on this method to use with seed?Will it effect the viability of proper germination?



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Bill(Wis)

09-09-2006 08:03:03




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 Re: Seed storage in reply to 550Doug, 09-09-2006 07:33:04  
Cool and dry is the recipe for storing most seeds. Are you sure the garage you used isn't subject to extremes of both temperature and humidity? Even short periods of either can deteriorate seed viability. I've very successfully stored seed for 3 years and achieved better germination that that stated on the mfg tag. Cool and dry and dark. In my case a basement area that was once used to store potatoes that is completely closed year around and dehumidified with the seeds in their original bags placed in Tuff Bins.

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Glen in TX

09-09-2006 07:55:57




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 Re: Seed storage in reply to 550Doug, 09-09-2006 07:33:04  
If it's not treated can grind it for feed or use for bird seed. If the seed wasn't dry enough when put up it probably got too hot trying to finish curing and killed the germ.



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