What Is The Importance Of Shelf Life In Seeds?

What is the importance of shelf life in seeds?

 

Answer:

• Seeds more than a year or two old may not germinate well or at all, particularly if they have not been stored properly.
• Seed vitality or shelf life is an important concept. If you saved seed from last season or the season before or if you've been given seed and are not sure how long it's been around, you might want to perform a seed vitality test a couple of weeks before you plan to sow.