seed packets

1. Do seed packets work?
2. How long will seeds last in packets?
3. Does Dollar Tree sell seed packets?
4. Do seed packets go bad?

Do seed packets work?

Using seeds from old vegetable seed packets will produce vegetables that are just as nutritious as those from current season seeds. The question is not so much about using old seeds, but rather your chances of germinating old seeds.

How long will seeds last in packets?

Most vegetable seeds remain good for about two to three years, but some, such as onions, deteriorate within a year and others such as lettuce, can successfully sprout after five years. The table below lists average years of viability for well-stored vegetable seeds, compiled from regional sources.

Does Dollar Tree sell seed packets?

For just a quarter a packet, it's hard to go wrong. Dollar Tree's seed packets are great for when you just want to plant a few seeds in a row or a patio garden, or just to see how well a particular type of plant will grow in your garden before planting a whole bunch. And they have a decent variety of seeds too.

Do seed packets go bad?

Although seeds do not technically “go bad,” expiration dates are used on seed packaging as a measure of the likelihood that the seeds will be viable. ... Some seeds will maintain high germination rates for up to five years but others, such lettuce, will lose vigor as soon as one year in storage.