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Can Seeds die because of to cold in The Fridge

Mrs_Larimar
Mrs_Larimarstarted grow question 5 years ago
Hello. Iam having Problem with Germination. Wich I never had before. My last 3 Runs im Germination failed. So my Question is.. Can seeds die because of to Cold in the Fridge=?I store my seeds in the Fridge ( like Always)Can they die if Fridge is to Cold?
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OGgrows
OGgrowsanswered grow question 5 years ago
Hi @Mrs_Larimar the ideal temperature is between 2 ° C and 5 ° C and humidity less than 5%. if they are well stored some seeds remained viable for 5 years.The seed hormones -ABA, cytokinins and gibberellins- respond quickly to humidity, since it is the main stimulus for germination. Try to keep the seeds dry in order to prevent moisture from telling them to germinate. A little condensed moisture can give the seeds a false signal to germinate, causing them to waste all of their stored energy. Avoid humidity levels above 5% to ensure the seeds are viable. Humidity levels above this level reduce the germination rate rapidly. Keep a heat sealed container if you are storing seeds for more than a couple of months. Includes a silica packet in the container to absorb excess moisture. Dried seeds are temperature sensitive; they can be disinfected with a short application of heat. Low temperatures slow down the internal activity of the seed, making them the most suitable for conservation. You can use liquid nitrogen - extremely cold - and cryogenize the seeds to store them for long periods of time. The air, once it enters the outer covering of the seed, signals it to germinate. Viable seeds are best preserved if vacuum packed to remove all oxygen. Seeds with a thin shell never fully enter a dormant phase, because humidity and air are always present inside. This humidity and this air cause hormone levels to slowly dissipate. Seeds of this type do not keep well for a long time. Good luck 👍
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The_420
The_420answered grow question 5 years ago
Mrs_Larimar Bonjour, comment avez vous fait pour faire partir vos graines ? on m'a toujours dit d'utilisé de l'eau minéralise en bouteilles ou déminéralisé. Attention a l'eau du robinet qui est de plus en plus chloré... Surtout avec le SRAS-COV2, ils ont augmenté le chlore dans les robinet des maison. 😊 Vous parlez de la Runtz ?
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JP148
JP148answered grow question 5 years ago
I store my seeds in refrigerator. Some over 2 yrs with no issues.
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KrautFabrik
KrautFabrikanswered grow question 5 years ago
Also ich hab meine Samen noch nie eingefroren bzw im Kühlschrank gelagert, auch wenn dies oft empfohlen wird. Ich persönlich lagere sie trocken und und lichtgeschütz bei Raumtemperatur (Keller). Habe bereit schon 5 Jahre alte Samen ohne jegliche Probleme wieder zum keimen gebracht. Ein Tipp hätte ich noch, bevor du sie zum keimen ins Wasser legst, Pack sie in eine kleine Box (oder ähnliches) und schütteln sie kurz. Ich kann dir zwar nicht sagen warum dies funktioniert aber es hilft. Und ja ich weiß es hört sich komisch an 😅😂
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rhodes68
rhodes68answered grow question 5 years ago
Dont freeze them and throw a dry pak in the air tight container with them is all it really takes to store. Humidity is a greater danger than temp though. That covered .. meh prob isnt you I would take a hard look at the source.
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OutForReal
OutForRealanswered grow question 5 years ago
Well it is not suposed to happened as most of the seedbaknks , ressellers and every grower like you and me are doing it so it's a old time good method to keep seeds for a long time . If by fridge you means freezer then sometimes the frost can kill the seeds so the freezer with a "no frost" technology are better. If your frifge too cold an make some ice of frost inside then it can be a problem but I feel like you know how to store your seeds and you would have seen that kind of issues. To be honnest I feel like these seeds were not viables before you puts them in your fridge , or they were weak so they didn't make it ( or they can be too old , who knows )
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MiPotFarm
MiPotFarmanswered grow question 5 years ago
Huh that’s weird I know they recommend keeping them cold! I think it’s weird to do it so I don’t! I keep mine in a drawer in my bedroom where’s it dark and cool! But most people recommend that so I don’t see why that’s a direct problem! 🤔 good luck 👍🍀 with future germination 💚🌱
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