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How many years can seeds be kept? |
Seeds stored in an airtight container and kept in a cool, dry place are usable for a long time. The following table indicates how long commonly used seeds can be kept for planting:
| Vegetable | Years |
| Beans | 3 |
| Beets | 3 |
| Cabbage | 4 |
| Carrots | 1 |
| Cauliflower | 4 |
| Corn, sweet | 2 |
| Cucumbers | 5 |
| Eggplant | 4 |
| Kale | 3 |
| Lettuce | 4 |
| Melons | 4 |
| Onions | 1 |
| Peas | 1 |
| Vegetable | Years |
| Peppers | 2 |
| Pumpkin | 4 |
| Radishes | 3 |
| Spinach | 3 |
| Squash | 4 |
| Swiss chard | 3 |
| Tomatoes | 3 |
| Turnips | 5 |