shinester
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Post by shinester on Jun 13, 2015 1:58:43 GMT 10
Neither have I yet, though I've got some seed from 2 years ago that's going into mine as they're very light. It's worth noting that seed degerates in time and you'll get less and less germination, so my older seeds not as likely to germinate as these. Seed would be incredibly valuable [especially Heirloom varieties] post SHTF. Above is about 1.5 years worth of seed for one [hydro and greenhouse] and of course you should be collecting from harvest which would give you a LOT more. In the ground the yields will be much less [perhaps a 1/4 of that] but never the less a good addition to any prepping plan. Attachments:
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Post by Christos on Jun 13, 2015 2:20:21 GMT 10
Hey mate, definately agree on having these, im currently working on a seed vault i can split into several BOB so tat all is not lost if one of the BOB get lost. Thanks
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Post by shinester on Jun 13, 2015 18:09:10 GMT 10
Good plan mate.
If you didn't know, seeds keep best in the fridge like medication, vitamins, oil [to which you can also freeze]. Do bare in mind the seed you have and the season it might be as 'Murphy' would undoubtedly provide you with the worst time of the year to grow [now]. There's crops you can do any time of the year and it depends where you're located of course.
10kg of Pepita [pumpkin seeds] is about a month's worth of food in energy if eaten and has about 60,000 seeds, which is enough to grow 10 acres of pumpkin [1kg/acre] for a total yield of 100-200tons, enough to feed 44-88 people for a year from 'one harvest' Obviously plant other crops in between for more yield and variety.
I'd argue that it's a decent staple in that it lasts very well, it's from seed [unlike potato], it's easy to grow and harvest [unlike grains and legumes], it gives reasonable nutritional content. Corn is similar if you're prepared to dry it out. It's not an all year proposition to which it needs 20oC temperatures to have the seed germinate.
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Post by Matilda on Jun 14, 2015 6:34:33 GMT 10
Thanks shinester for the tip on keeping them in the fridge!! I have some but they I put them aside - very easy to misplace - with the intension of putting them in the mylar bag WITHOUT the oxygen absorber as I had read somewhere that using them renders the seed sterile? Not sure if that's the right word, but they won't reproduce like a hybrid. Maybe our resident Agriculturist can clarify? Also, Eden Seeds will send you a seed catalogue too for free. www.edenseeds,com.au And remember you need heirloom!
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Post by shinester on Jun 14, 2015 6:37:43 GMT 10
I keep my seeds in one of those sealable plastic containers to keep out the moisture.
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Post by bilycart on Jun 14, 2015 10:26:24 GMT 10
Re seed keeping, put some rice in your seed storage container as this should take care of any moisture. There is divided opinion about storing in refrigerator, but cool and dark storage area is generally recommended. I use an old frig (but not turned on). Our resident guru, Veghead, may be able to provide a more definitive answer.
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Post by agriculturalprep on Jun 14, 2015 12:18:25 GMT 10
Its a good idea guys, my mother is horticulturalist and I an agriculturalist so we have a seed vault set up and ready rock, but its never finished we are always swapping things in and out. All good to have it, but its even essential to go with it is the skills to preserve the seeds from crops for the future. You guys are all on it though. Love your work.
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Post by shinester on Jun 14, 2015 13:12:14 GMT 10
Cool bud and you're right, having those skills [and experience] is super important to which whilst I've collected some seed from tomato and even avocado and grown them out, I'm still an enthusiastic amateur [at most things I do lol], and I share to get some points of view [particularly knowing I could very well be wrong]. I DO have a little rice lying around here Nice tip and thanks
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Post by Fractus on Jun 14, 2015 15:52:14 GMT 10
Quite good videos for seed saving etc. nth hemisphere but just adjust for zones
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