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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 |