Storing Grass Seed
- 1). Leave the grass seed in the package in which it was purchased, if the package has not been opened. Seed from opened packages should be placed in a cloth sack so the seed can breathe, reducing the chance of mold growth.
- 2). Store the seed in a refrigerator if at all possible. The refrigerator will maintain a temperature of between 30-45 degrees Fahrenheit, keep out humidity and protect the seed from rodents and insects. If a refrigerator is not available, store the seed in a cool dark place, with good air circulation, off the ground and not accessible to rodents and insects.
- 3). Plant the stored seed with-in 10 months of the processing date shown on the package. The stored seed will keep after 10 months but loses viability and will not germinate at the rating shown on the package. A rule of thumb is to plant 25% more stored seed than is directed on the package for each year of storage past the initial 10 month guideline.
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