Avoid These Seed Buying Mistakes

[@FloridaGirl-]

Let’s be honest. Most gardeners are seed hoarders. We can’t help it. 🤣🤣🤣

[@ShanNon-fs7bb]

😅😅😅

[@Denise_B17]

😂😂😂 yep

[@Nyxius0]

Yep I have too many and nor will I ever stop collecting more

[@michaelripperger5674]

I’m sure there is a 12 step program

[@bigpapa21tx1]

😳🤣

[@MysteriaSdrassa]

American Seed Company... I remember selling those door to door back when I was a kid when they used to still have those selling programs where you got credit for how much you sold and could use that credit to trade for prizes... I ended up getting a nice little camping tent from that one summer... I was soo proud :)

[@brightantwerp]

My mistakes: buying much more then what fits in my small garden and buying seeds of vegetables I don't really eat.

[@johnsryals1404]

Instead of seed packets I check my local Ace Hardware store. They have bins of seeds sold by teaspoon, tablespoon, ounce, etc. Cost is maybe 1/4 the cost of packets.

[@ale347baker]

Does it say how old they are? What time of year do they have them?

[@warriormamma8098]

Wow

[@sometimessnarky1642]

@@ale347baker they are usually available all year round. You just have to ask in the off season because they put them in the back. And they are usually within a year old because they get sold quickly.

[@got2kittys]

The most productive yellow summer squash I ever grew was from Dollar General. Each plant produced at least 40 squash per plant. But I'm a lifetime gardener, since boyhood. 25 cents a package, 4 plants cost me about 10 cents, to get about 160 squash.

[@DiscoCatsMeow]

When my son was younger, I was a very poor single mom. Even though I worked I still qualified for food stamps. One blessing is that you CAN buy vegetable seeds and even plants with food stamps. I fed us every summer with fresh veggies and canned soups and beans for the winter with dollar tree 4/1$ seeds. Spinach, green beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, ect. Thankfully I am in a much better position now, but I will always be grateful for being able to buy those cheap seeds.

[@scartifactsjeremyc6504]

Well you might have been poor but you definitely wasn't stupid. Glad to hear you grow your own. I do it mostly for the feeling of being more self sufficient. Although everything you grow yourself is better than anything at the grocery store.

[@kmiller6002]

My BFF always share seeds and our harvest. I purchase my seeds from Baker Creek because they offer free shipping and give you a free packet of seeds. Great video Gardener Scott 🥰💚🙏 Kendra

[@KatheWithAnEBurke]

Best red & yellow onions I’ve ever grown were seeds from the dollar store! I’m keeping an eye to get more for this year’s garden😊

[@richm5889]

Supposedly onion seeds are only viable for a year so the date may be important. Don't know if it's so, just read it several places.

[@jbuck1975]

@@richm5889 yep

[@lucypearlmorgan3115]

@@richm5889 I agree. The best way to know for sure is to see if they will germinate in the easiest method possible, i.e. paper towel.

[@getoutofmyface]

LOL! I just spent an entire $10 at dollar tree getting a very respectable garden's worth of seeds, and I'm proud of it. With inflation hitting getting so bad and so much uncertainty in the supply chain it's fairly reasonable to go a little overboard just in case. I still get rarer seeds from Bakers and other seed companies, but it's great to get a variety of basics for so cheap.

[@DanaN43]

I use a excel spreadsheet, break seeds into their family, allium, brassica, cubits etc then list each packet in alphabetical order under each. I have a column for when to plant by frost date, germination time/mature time, add notes for special instructions. I also have a spot for wanted seeds if I empty a pack or see I am low I add to want list. Works out great

[@ashleighnelson512]

Nice! I have a similar spreadsheet system where I break mine down by full sun, part shade etc. Columns for latin name, common name, sun preference, soil preference, resistance to deer/rabbits and if it s a larval host plant. This year I am focusing more on native plants, and it's been challenging to find straight native species of the plants I want to grow. 😄 Happy growing!

[@angelagreen5144]

I did something similar but did it in google sheets so that I can access it on my phone while standing in the store and debating internally whether or not I need/want more tomato seeds. I list how many seeds are in the pack (rough estimate is fine) so I know when I'm running out of a favourite type too

[@tarajoyce3598]

Make a notebook or download and sell it.

[@GingeRenee]

Great idea. I was just looking at my seed packets today to start planning for this grow season and wanted to make sure I don’t buy what I don’t need.

[@eloraj8655]

Can you send this to me? 😂😂

[@redhandspunhandwoven6512]

My late night 'pretty picture' seed shopping extravaganzas are a running joke with my friends. We won't talk about my almost hundred varieties of tomato seed. Tho lately it's been dahlia tubers. I have a spreadsheet - it doesn't always help... 😜

[@AV57]

I got some of those 25 cent beefsteak tomato seeds last year and I was laughing hysterically at how many massive tomatoes I got out of them. I couldn’t keep up with the fruit; I ended up just letting the possums have them after a while.

[@rosewood513]

I used to own a Dollar store and sold some of those cheap seeds. What I like is they only have a handful of seeds. No waste just plant those and wait for different ones next year. I have too many seeds. I have 5 packets of Chinese cabbage. It is like yarn I can't stop myself. I like buying from Baker creek, they have free shipping, and the packs usually are filled with twice the amount of seeds promised. If you spend just $10.00 they give you a free pack of their choice. I have gotten my favorites that way. Thanks for the humorous post. But I feel that I worked for my money so if I want to overspend I can do that. I do it so well....

[@KimSmith-b9v]

"I have 5 packets of Chinese cabbage." 😄I have 10 packets of dill - all different varieties. Love dill. 💚

[@Blacknstraight]

The public library in my area has a seed library where local gardeners donate their leftover seeds or saved seeds. Save money and grow things that do well in your area.

[@JoeSyxpack]

I was pleased to find that the American Seed brand hadn't upped their price this year. They're still 4 for 1$ at Dollar Tree and 5 for 1$ at Wal-Mart. I had expected since everything else had been affected by inflation seeds would too, but pretty much every brand seems to be at their same price point as last year.

[@leahkramer9359]

20-25c seed packets are a great way for new gardeners to get their feet wet. I love being able to experiment with such little investment.

[@greensage395]

The 4 for $1, I have Shasta Daisies in my garden now, and the Petunias went to town and reseeded everywhere! The Tall Marigolds were Genetic Freaks, they grew too big to support the Bloom and then fell into a big pile; this Season I will be pinching them back. I had a Great experience with those "American Seeds" from the Dollar Store! ...the Coleus too did wonderful!

[@lucypearlmorgan3115]

The Cracker Jack Marigold is tall and gives three or four colors and they do topple over, I just prop/stake them like the tomatoes and other things. The bees and other insects love them! They had a good germination rate for me last growing season.

[@Flawestruck]

I was growing some Dwarf Bolero Marigolds last year that got tall enough to fall over. What I liked is trimming those back and using the trimmings to start new plants since they root from the stem. Just more plants to enjoy! Plus a packet of about 20 seeds grew over a dozen plants and I got hundreds of seeds from them for this years' planting, many of which are already sprouting in the yard from the flower heads I didn't bother harvesting. You've got me wanting to try Shasta Daisies now!

[@yesterdayseyes]

I'm trying not to buy more seeds this year. I have plenty! It's hard, I had to hide the seed catalogs from myself

[@dustyflats3832]

😂😂

[@debkellar715]

I save my seeds from plants I use during the winter and dry them out. They grow great.

[@rodnawilliams9398]

i made a list of what i wanted to grow, then went back over it make sure i had the ones on the list i wanted to grow enough to put up and can .. then as i went to my online seed stores i went through the list and marked off the ones i put in my shopping cart or wish list and then made sure i checked them off of my list .. this helped me make sure i didnt double up, and i found it worked for me ..

[@Team5-DS]

4-1$ seeds at dollar tree are still around had more positive than negative experiences with them!

[@JuvenileStacks]

I made sure to make a document with sections for all the kinds of seed types I'm growing, and where I obtained them. I have it in physical form in my gardening Journal, and also digitally on my Google docs

[@garufia]

It is nice to see, not too mention immensely helpful, to have gardening channels such as this one. It makes one consider and discover more smarter, better, efficient ways to garden. So with many people passionate about growing heir own vegetables and ornamental plants, channels such as these are inevitable. Thanks.

[@JCC_1975]

Some of the best seeds I've grown came from the dollar tree. It's all about care.

[@mommag3024]

I bought cucumber seeds from the dollar tree two years ago and all of the cucumbers were round and yellow. It was definitely not what was pictured on the package but they still tasted good

[@rockshoal4267]

lemon cucumber

[@tennesseenana4838]

Perfectly timed video for me! Last year I bought way too many seeds for just starting out and made several of the mistakes you're discussing. This year I've made a seed shopping list and am trying to stick to it. Your video is helping me to be more aware of the seeds I have, the seeds I think I need, and the seeds I actually need to get.

[@KimSmith-b9v]

Yesterday I bought lots of seed, from 24 cents to 95 cents each pack. It was on sale but the seeds will not be old until 2027. It was a big selection to choose from so I bough like 50 different packages. One of them was Blauhilde beans (95 cents). 😊

[@janw491]

Second year of gardening and I think I still have mostly enough seed from last year!!

[@farmerchick3040]

Amazon has big seed bundles with a good variety of different seeds for an inexpensive garden. Dollar store seeds are great I agree. I planted my entire herb garden from the dollar store for $3. 3 years ago a friend gave me a whole display of ve seeds ansg

[@nanaof6babies]

I have SO many seeds. My biggest mistake, because I tried it year after year, was not knowing there were long and short day onions. And that it makes a huge difference.

[@lauriesmith7517]

I am trying to be conscientious about over-buying seeds. I love snap peas, I love beets, but I just don't get good results here in the desert because it gets real hot real fast. I have TONS of beet seeds, so I'll be planting those for a long time to use them up. I have planted all of my last packet of peas, and will not be buying any more in the future. I need to concentrate on the things that do well for me in this climate. I also make sure I inventory my seeds before I make my seed orders in winter. This year I only made ONE seed order! Still learning after a lifetime of gardening, mostly in cool, moist New England!

[@marksigmon8388]

Look for local seed exchanges. Our local library has an area for this. You can share some seeds you don't need and maybe pick up a few you want to try.

[@OldSchoolPrepper]

I agree with your seed buying mistakes video. I really like the idea of sharing with the neighbors, also keeping in mind cross pollination if you are a seed saver so perhaps the neighbor grows one type of summer squash and you plant another (far away) if you have the space. great video!

[@rickytorres9089]

Good pointers thought within points. Unless you are buying in bulk or the shipment/they are charging you other fees, I wouldn't chase down by prices alone. I would just look at your options and see what fewest stores YOU LIKE to purchase from and go from there. It doesn't make it for you to be frustrated about worrying about saving a nickel or so for a packet.

[@robsallotmentchannel9942]

Hi Scott Very interesting and informative video. I do not know any gardeners who does not make at least 2 of those mistakes. We go on vacation for 4 weeks in June and I take my seed catalogues with me and spend the second week sorting my seeds out for the following year. Take care 👍👍👍👍👍

[@QuiteQuietASMR]

At my local rural king, they sometimes sell seed packets 10 for $10!

[@LiliansGardens]

I have also realised the pound shop seeds are just fewer in the pack and I'm glad for it. I don't need 4,000 carrot seedsMr. I I could eatthem but I can't grow oso many carrots. nor kale nor ....

[@ninaprabhu627]

First time subscriber..pretty new to gardening..last year was my first time and a few seeds grew while the others never made it.

[@GardenerScott]

Welcome to the channel, Nina. I hope you have a successful garden this year.

[@ninaprabhu627]

@@GardenerScott thank you

[@adventurebob6898]

I do like the foil packs from Park seeds. Territorial is very good too. I'm giving seeds n such another try this year with the bulk of my order. Quality has been spotty from them in the past in my opinion.

[@Kick1776]

I buy the dollar tree seeds even though lots of folks are recently saying that their parent company's parent company has ties to Monsanto 🤷‍♂️

[@heidiclark6612]

Oh I am guilty of all this. This year I really tried to watch for free shipping or other good sales. I also am really trying to not just go crazy and buy all the cool varieties I see. I still bought more seeds than I should this year ,but I am also trying to get the supplies that will make seed starting smoother and easier.

[@Gardeningchristine]

I was very surprised that the germination rate was probably twice as high for the onion seeds I saved last year compared to seeds packed for 2022 and 2023. Mine are also much healthier and stronger,even though they get the same treatment. Definitely saving more of my own seeds from here on out.

[@Blaccsparrow]

They'll get stronger each year. They get use to your conditions. Even to fighting off diseases better.

[@FloridaGirl-]

Agree Christine

[@lauriesmith7517]

Onions lose germination power more quickly than most other seeds, within a year or two, as you found out the hard way. It's always best to get fresh onion seed each year.

[@MS-de7bb]

Wonderful information thankyou Gardener Scott

[@hardstylzz5024]

Do check your local feed and seed store picked up Georgia Collards 1 Oz I'm guessing 10k seeds in the pack for $3 tried the germination looks really good, using this for my chicken cover crop, they also have kale and cabbage and other vegetables seeds.

[@melissa7233]

You have me ROTFLMBO about the repurchasing the same seed. I've never been that bad, but.....No matter how hard I try, I always seem to do it with at least one packet every year. I even found a database app and started cataloging my seeds in there. It helps, when I actually remember to use it. And splitting seeds with friends in my area = lazy friends that want you to do all the sprouting for them. I don't have that much room in my grow area. So, no I don't do that. It prevents hurt feelings. As for saving seed, it depends on what the plant is. Some plants are biennial, and I just don't want to deal with that. Others need to be the only variety of that plant in the garden otherwise I'll get cross pollination.

[@jimstalf5367]

Grow what you like to eat and the space you have. All vegetables are good for you nutritionally, so if you delete some from your menu the one you pick for your space you probably will still be a healthy choice and more enjoyable to eat.

[@MotosAllotmentGarden]

Some great money saving tips 😊👍

[@stevefromthegarden1135]

Buying seeds you already have. Been there. I bought Lupine seeds I thought the picture looked great. The next year, did the same thing. 🤣🤦‍♂ Plus I didn't realize the 1st year that they need to be chilled 1st which is why I didn't already have them growing in my garden.

[@TomokoAbe_]

You can buy the fruit at a grocery store and plant those seeds. I did that with eggplant and tomatoes and had good luck with those. I have a mango tree from seed. Seeds are seeds. Need green onions? Plant the stalks. The grow new green onion plants and is completely disease and freeze resistant. Cheap radish seeds always work. Did you know you can make a salad out of the leaves? Cheap lettuce seeds always works. I grow them in small pots and harvest new leaves weekly. Got drought? No problem. Plant coyote cherry tomatoes--they thrive in drought. When adult water once a week an inch of water. You will have TONS of cherry tomatoes. Google drought resistant and plant of choice and see what you got.

[@hungrychef2657]

Great tips, thanks!

[@Ghost-dz4fl]

i like the American seeds all except the zucchini and summer squash. im a good gardener with a good spot and i tell you i got less then 10 vegis altogether all season(and none from the acorn squash). i bought $2 packet last week and will have them for a few years. And fun fact you can cook/eat squash leaves

[@Ghost-dz4fl]

and the beets/ swiss chards where stuntted and i got nothing. not buying thoses again

[@MyDustyHouse]

I didn’t realize I’m not a beginner anymore till this video. 😅

[@michaelvittori8525]

Baker Creek is my go-to seed company. They have an awesome collection of seeds to choose from and shipping is free.

[@karinchristensen220]

Unfortunately you get their woke politics along with it. I'll pass.

[@michaelvittori8525]

@@karinchristensen220 I order the seeds online and they come in the mail. How much woke politics can you get from that?

[@karinchristensen220]

@@michaelvittori8525 Their catalog

[@michaelvittori8525]

@@karinchristensen220 I have their 2023 catalog in front of me right now. I don't see any woke politics. What pages specifically are you referring to?

[@karinchristensen220]

@@michaelvittori8525 I don't know which pages the cheezy Zelensky quotes are on because I threw it away after the third one. Is this company trying to get more sales by signaling how virtuous they are or do they sincerely support that murderous war-mongering US puppet leader of the most corrupt government in the world?

[@adventurebob6898]

If you have the option of saving seed from a local market gardener, it's worth it. Of course you need to know if it's a hybrid or not, but the most productive squash I ever grew was seed saved from a butternut squash I bought from a local market gardener. Their hard neck garlic cloves did better for me as well.

[@lindalrb3864]

Great video. I see a future seed giveaway lol Blessings

[@jackalenterprisesofohio]

Every SINGLE TIME, my family started a garden it failed. But we do have one or was it two blueberry "bushes"

[@marygrott8095]

Great tips. I've made several of these mistakes. However, for me, buying hybrid seeds isn't one of them. Most of my family and I love SunGold cherry tomatoes, which are a hybrid seed. I will always grow them in amy garden I have. I should, however, look to see if I can buy them in bulk.

[@GardenerScott]

There's nothing wrong with buying hybrid seeds. I buy Sungold. The mistake is buying hybrid seeds and thinking you can save the seeds from the fruit at the end of the season and expect to grow the same plant.

[@lesliann2233]

I'm laughing because my dollar store had a bunch of seeds left over at the end of the season. They were on clearance for $0.10 a packet and I went crazy. I will never use all these seeds.

[@desperateprepper]

MIgardner is the best!

[@MR-ri1qp]

Thank you for all the tips!

[@The_real_Dr_mysterious]

Plus I decided to switch to hydroponics this year 5-gallon bucket 1 lid no air pump just cut a 3-inch hole in the top put a net pot inside put a little bit of cotton on the bottom put seed of your desire in let it start growing once it sprouts enough that the root barely touching the water put it in the bucket for 1-5 gallon bucket you want to put two scoops of Miracle-Gro or something like Miracle-Gro be sure to put eggshells in it

[@The_real_Dr_mysterious]

Once the plant starts growing you can start adding medium around the plant whether that be lava rock or just regular gravel just something to support the plant to keep it in place why it grow big and strong

[@debkellar715]

My lettuce won't grow because of soil so the five gallon bucket maybe the best idea. In fact I may use a few.

[@isatoro77]

Excellent!

[@timobrien2738]

Love you

[@joanneb3524]

I moved into a new area. My neighbors have already said not to grow zucchini because too many people grow it already. Lol

[@essaboselin5252]

The dollar store seeds are great for me, since I'm growing just for myself. I don't need 400 zucchini seed at a time, for example. One reason the seeds are so cheap there, besides the small amount, is they're open-pollinated. I laugh at people who pay a fortune to the trendy heirloom seed companies, when they could have bought the exact same variety for a fraction of the cost. I also love things like petunias there, because the hummingbirds prefer the "cheaper" varieties that actually have nectar over the pretty hybrids.

[@sheliadean9548]

I live in Tennessee and the dollar general store got their seeds last week. I bought mine and put them into the deep freezer for a few weeks. Then I will take them out and start them. Thank you for sharing this information with us.

[@ThePrimeMinisterOfTheBlock]

#1 every single time 😅

[@dougsuitt5971]

Hybrid open pollination seeds are out there and you can save those seeds. Hybrid is not a dirty word. We wouldn't have some heirlooms if that was the case.

[@deathatsix]

My tomato seeds and pepper seeds I saved, I didn't separate or mark. Help! Haha. Guess I'll have to guess and just start a bunch. Not the best idea but it can't hurt too much since I have the space. My biggest problem is weeding when I have two young kids and a busy life. The raised beds arent too hard to keep up on but any larger gardens I till and start usually end up weed ridden and I end up without what I planned. Tried cardboard as cover once but the wind ruined that. This time might make stakes to stake it down. Would have to buy and haul in wood chips as i tried the website to get them dumped here for a couple years and no luck.

[@catbee1452]

Scott, have you done a video about how long seeds are viable?

[@GardenerScott]

Yes. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJfapXV_aZKamac

[@slhemp3556]

It’s as if you are looking at my seed inventory 😂

[@citylotgardening6171]

I'm guilty too and I'm also a seed hoarder 👍

[@samljer]

I always buy 3x more then i use in a year :D thats my biggest mistake. OOh i want (a) and (b) .. (c) looks great... imagine a field of (d). E F G H I, I end up planting A, B, C.. and maybe F. the rest never gets opened lol Some end up never even being suited to my area lol

[@Gardeningchristine]

Sometimes the libraries have seed exchanges…if you have some you won’t use

[@Chunkable999]

this year I am definitely working on getting rid of the multiples of seeds I have, starting with the oldest lol

[@lynnlamont3485]

I buy a lot of seeds ..enough for three seasons. . just in case I keep them in the frig. You may not get 100% germination, but some is better than none

[@nolawarren3560]

I just recently was introduced to seed libraries. Would appreciate your thoughts. I thought about starting or trying this.

[@GardenerScott]

They are a great idea and many libraries will support them. The concern is that they are usually started by an enthusiastic gardener and only thrive until that person stops managing it. My local library had one, but the person in charge was overwhelmed and no one else stepped in to help so it faded away. Another near me was discontinued after a few decades when the creator passed away. It works best if a dedicated group can come together to maintain it.

[@doug779]

I’m interested to find out what are your large seed storage containers and where did you get them?

[@GardenerScott]

Here's where I got my box: amzn.to/3wWM2EZ

[@autisticguitar666]

On hybrid seeds: Hybrid seeds get a bad rep in the gardening community. The argument always being "you can't grow these next year, it's a trap to make you buy more and more seeds." While I do agree with not resowing the seeds you get from a Hybrid (F1)-Variety, I don't agree with the other points. What most people don't understand is the genetic side behind it. Hybrid-Varieties are ALWAYS the "Children" of two very different, homozygot parents, so they are always cross pollinated. This results in the so called heterosis effect, which makes your plants much more vigurous, productive and resistant. You can expect at least a 50% increase in tomato-yields, sometimes much much higher. There is a good reason more and more crops on our agricultural fields are hybrids now, they simply have an edge over traditional varieties. If you have little space and simply want a good yield go for hybrids! The drawbacks are: 1: you need to buy seeds every year. (But $3-4 isn't too much and will fill up your whole patio or balcony) 2: There aren't many special looking, or otherwise exciting varieties available. But if you are fine with a standart red tomato or squash this is no problem. On seed prices: Yes they often are waaaay to expensive, I mean one tomato alone contains like 50 or so seeds, why am I paying so much for just 15 seeds or so? But the quality of your genetics CAN be dependent on what you spend. You might get lucky and have the exact same result, you might not be. If you want vegetables you can sow for generations and resow each year, you might want to spend some more. That is because breeders need to pollinate a plant with its own pollen for a few years to even get to a stage of homozygosity where you can resow without splitting in the F-Generations. Cheaper seeds might not be selfed for enough generations. Also you might not get the variety you are looking for with cheaper seeds. Tomatos for example very rarely pollinate each other but it happens. This accidental crossing results in a different hybrid than you were looking for, and also is very heterozygot. That means in the next generation you will get the splitting again. Good seed producers will make sure to isolate varieties from each other to avoid this. Their hybrids will also be of a higher standart, higher yielding and more resillient.

[@alexandraliley9620]

Is there such a thing as an indeterminate heirloom tomato? If so, can you list it/them? Thank you, I enjoy your informative videos.

[@GardenerScott]

There are many, many indeterminate heirloom tomatoes. Too many to list them all. Black Krim is one of my favorites.

[@bethanyg153]

The cheap seeds got me some bitter harvests.

[@laurenejohnson830]

First year gardener. I think we are in the same grow area. I am located in Maine. Looking for any advice that you might have to offer. I am getting ready to start my onions in a week or so indoors. :)

[@GardenerScott]

I'm in Colorado but lived in Maine for four years. It's a challenging region for gardening. Learning how long your actual growing season is and then matching the plants to that time is important. Learn all you can and keep practicing.

[@wandzettadarey9024]

How long can you keep seeds?

[@GardenerScott]

I discuss that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJfapXV_aZKamac

[@ZA-mb5di]

But are the plants that come from dollar store seeds safe to use and eat?

[@GardenerScott]

Absolutely.

[@ZA-mb5di]

@@GardenerScott what about burpee and ferry Morse? They aren't labeled as non gmo or not pesticide coated. Burpee customer support told me that it isn't gmo

[@GardenerScott]

@@ZA-mb5di I have used both. There are no GMO seeds sold to gardeners.

[@angiem5182]

Will seeds still grow after a year? Is there a way to see if it will still grow?

[@GardenerScott]

Yes, seeds can last for more years. Here's my video that tells more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJfapXV_aZKamac

[@eliandkate]

Guilty as charged…. We all buy extra packs by accident or get carried away 😂😂😂

[@lizking833]

What about GMO seeds?

[@GardenerScott]

GMO seeds are not sold to home gardeners.

[@liamgrows]

4 seed packs for a dollar Lucky, in the uk you can buy 1 seed pack for £1.25 to £3.00 So very lucky

[@liamgrows]

Just get tomatoes seeds You can clone them They root very good They flower a lot

[@kdis20]

my life ^^^^^

[@utubeCENSORSaregai]

Were you a loadmaster? Usaf vet life support ✌🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@GardenerScott]

I was a pilot. As a Support Squadron commander I had the Life Support shop in my squadron. Thank you for your service! Life support is under-appreciated in my opinion.

[@garlicbreathandfarts]

Buy in bulk from the source and visit the production facility before purchase. Trust no one. I bought and sold 'hemp' seeds in Amsterdam successfuly for 20 years. I will not mention which company.

[@limitedaxcess]

Just an FYI to the folks saving seeds beyond the year dates on them, don't dispare nor dispose of them, chances are, even seeds 10 years beyond that date will still germinate if stored properly. Just keep growing 💗

[@DemonSliime]

I started gardening two years ago with seeds that my mother bought in the 70s, that I found in the attic in a box that was literally deteriorating from not being moved for so long. On average I have about a 90% germination rate with them.

[@HalfAssHomestead]

As a general rule, most seeds have a viable lifespan of 5 years if kept in a cool dark place. However many herb seeds have a much shorter lifespan.

[@jlseagull2.060]

Germinate old seeds indoor first. My mistake was direct sowing, then I had a hard time figuring out they did not germinate or birds got them.

[@Chunkable999]

this is true..I germinated seed between 5-10 yr olds

[@pricillamonroe]

Absolutely!! I have a food bank with seeds that are old, and they germinate. The trick is to store them in the correct climate.

[@carolpettengill7690]

Thanks for the great tips

[@FawnhillFarmhouse]

Great information! Thanks so much!!!!!!

[@krussell9995]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who accidentally bought the same seeds from more than one place 😅 or bought it at the end of season sale and then again at the first of the year. We're having a seed swap in my community in a couple weeks and I'm more than happy to share though. I've amassed a collection, don't have a tight budget and just love trying new things so I'll probably always have "too many" seeds. I figure there's worse hobbies to have 😁 But these are fantastic tips for the new and tight budget gardener!

[@kdavis4910]

I always have money for gardening and seeds.

[@amyk6028]

I am guilty of that too! I bought a packet of Rosella cherry tomatoes last year and when I went to put it in my tomato seed container, I already had 2 packets of the Rosella cherry tomatoes 😂 Guess I better check what I have before I order

[@boblehmann1644]

This will be my third year planting onion seeds from Johnny Seeds. I'll get back to you on that. PS - I freeze leftover seeds each year.

[@HalfAssHomestead]

Something else to consider, is looking for local plant sharewap groups where you can swap your extras for something you'd rather have.

[@cynthiamartinez5884]

When buying those dollar store seeds, be sure to check how much seeds it contains. The cucumber seed pack I bought had two seeds in it.

[@jenicepye2997]

😯 Wow

[@maxamy89]

Thats a little unusual but they are usually pretty small amounts... Think about it though 4 packs for a dollar... even if they only have 2 seeds you could potentially get 20-30 cues out of 2 seeds :-)

[@cynthiamartinez5884]

@D Max That's assuming I have 100% germination. I'm not too mad since I bought about a dozen seed packs total and that was the only one with almost no seeds in it. But considering that other places I buy from cucumber seeds end up being 3-6 cents per seed, those dollar store cucumber seeds I bought are 2-4x the cost.

[@rickytorres9089]

That's high wage robbery even for a quarter. It shouldn't have at LEAST TWICE that amount.

[@beea4456]

They probably fell out. I bought some from the dollar tree the seal wasn't secure so a bunch fell out and I just put it back. I didn't realize people don't check next time I will give it to the cashier so no one can mistakenly pick them up

[@dustyflats3832]

😂😂😂that does it, I’m sending you some yellow crook neck squash!😂😂😂 We all do it. My lesson was to check online as well as packet instructions. It would be nice to get all seeds from one company, but there is always a few that are not available and I have to try and find them without paying high shipping elsewhere. Best shipping at low cost seed and amount ordered has to go to MI Gardener! $12 worth of $2/packet seeds gets you FREE shipping AND a point system giving you cash off your next order.

[@dementeddemon8421]

My grandpa always made the mistake of buying deals. He had 40 packs of cherry tomatoes at one point.

[@FloridaGirl-]

🤣

[@ScenterSquare]

Guilty 😂 Cherry tomatoes are so prolific! one volunteer cherry tomato turned into a jungle of cherry tomatoes in my gardens. Have been playing whack a mole with volunteers for years. I will never need to buy cherry tomato seeds ever again.

[@ThePrimeMinisterOfTheBlock]

Get em in the ground, son. No such thing as too many tomatoes

[@chrisfisher3900]

It’s especially hard around times like this with everything being so overpriced and not knowing if it will be there tomorrow so when you do find a deal you snap on it. I always buy two or three packs of everything I buy then look and it has 300 seeds per packet😂

[@Horse237]

I believe in seed soaking. Floaters will never germinate and can be discarded.

[@jennifers7186]

I was going to start some old watermelon seeds and put them in a container to float them. They all floated so I planted them all hoping to get at least one. Almost all of them grew. I ended up composting many of them.

[@leahkramer9359]

​@@jennifers7186 that is amazing!

[@JohnnyYeTaecanUktena]

I hear ya and my 8 year old Okra seeds still sink, though also helps that you are supposed to submerge Okra seeds before germination can happen anyways but that's besides the point lol

[@hannahlevy6074]

My biggest gardening mistake has been trying to grow things that don't grow in my area! Know your zone and your micro climate, and always check that your seed is rated for your zone.