We have topic and harvesting seeds, let's discover how to save seeds so that we can use them one, two, or three years later.
One thing that I have discovered that makes me smile is that my collard seeds are long lasting!
With that knowledge and knowing that most hungry people will be looking for something other than collards, it appears that we who are growing and eating collards and kale will have a healthy food to eat when things become difficult.
Seed viability seems to be from one year to five if stored properly. Of course, it is a matter of percentage of viable seed. Even fresh seed will seldom produce 100% viability. With age the viability is reduced so that a smaller percentage will be usable. Conditions that are important are moisture level, temperature level, and keeping the seed from light. It is also necessary to protect the seed from critters. I have lost seed to mice.
Here is some information on seed saving:
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