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orchiddd88

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3/29/2007 8:57 am

I have marigold, hollyhock and day lilly seeds that I brought down south here from Chicago and I am trying to get them going inside before putting them outside. Last year had great luck with marigold seeds but fair luck with the hollyhock seeds ( which I still have a million of...lol). I have been keeping marigold seeds year after year...some are old some are new and I wish I knew which was which...lol. Happy gardening!!

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3/30/2007 11:47 pm

Hi orchidd,

most seed packets are dated, but if they are not, I always take a marker and date my packages of seeds. I have lots of seeds and some are ten and eleven years old. I am going to plant some of those this year and see if they come up.

Lots of seeds will last for years. I've found that lots of herb seeds don't stay viable for very many years. If I get my act together, I have to get on the ball and order the rest of my seeds. I have sent out one order. I need to do a couple more.

Just keep planting these seeds.