I've attached a link to a list of seed viabilities from the company that I buy my seeds from. https://www.highmowingseeds.com/blog/seed-viability-chart/ Seed Viability Chart | High Mowing Organic Non-GMO Seeds<https://www.highmowingseeds.com/blog/seed-viability-chart/> Ever wondered how long you can save your seeds and have them still be viable? We've created this chart to help you determine the longevity of your seeds. Proper seed storage conditions... www.highmowingseeds.com I got a good crop of peas this year from pea seeds that were four years old. I do, however, plant sees closer together as they age. Bob Robert P. Holley Professor Emeritus, Wayne State University 13303 Borgman Avenue Huntington Woods, MI 48070-1005 email: aa3805@wayne.edu phone: 248-547-0306 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Amy Winter via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 3:49 PM To: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org>; Lori West <lori.west@gcmdl.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] seed library questions [EXTERNAL] Those are some great questions! We too are starting a seed catalog using the old card catalog. I am also wondering about the age of seeds; they do have a best used by date. Is it worth keeping seeds older than 1 or 2 years? Amy@ West Branch District zv351 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Lori West via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 2:04 PM To: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] seed library questions Hello, For those libraries that have a Seed Library. How long do you keep the seed library out for patrons? We do have some “cold crop” seeds for Autumn planting. Also, how do you handle this years seeds that didn’t go out> Do you recirculate them in the next year? Thank you! Lori West Program and Outreach Coordinator Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library 269-665-7839 www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org<https://www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org/>