I started seeds a few weeks ago which are 3 years old... maybe 4. It seems to me like they are really struggling to germinate. The seeds that sprouted are doing well but many have yet to come up. We typically stored our seeds in our storage area which is dry, cool and dark. This winter I took them out around December to take an inventory to offer some seeds to the farming cooperative. After taking my inventory I then stuck the seeds on the shelf at the computer desk and there they sat for the duration of the winter. Given the age of the seeds and the over winter storage I think many won't germinate. This is not much of a surprise for me and we ordered more seeds yesterday. Most things should be able to be sown directly. Once we get into the new house we will get straight to work on getting the gardens started.
Here is the list of seeds we ordered from cottagegardner.com
Order Summary
Item
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Description
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Qty
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Price
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Calendula officinalis (Calendula - single)
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Pkt - 40 seeds
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1
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3.00
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Chamomile, German (Matricaria recutita; Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 300 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Cilantro/Coriander (Coriandrum sativum; Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 100 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis; Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 100 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Parsley, Italian Dark Green (Petroselinum crispum; Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 100 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Romanesco Broccoli (Sustainably Grown)
|
Pkt - 200 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Long Island Improved Brussel Sprouts (Sustainably Grown )
|
Pkt - 200 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Mesclun Mix (The Cottage Gardener's; Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 500 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Forellenschuss Lettuce (Romaine; Organic)
|
Pkt - 500 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Golden Midget Watermelon (Sustainably Grown)
|
Pkt - 20 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Chervena Chushka Sweet Pepper (Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 30 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Jimmy Nardello's Sweet Pepper (Sweet Italian Frying Pepper; Sustainably Grown)
|
Pkt - 50 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Napoleon Sweet Pepper (Rare; Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 50 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Waltham Butternut Winter Squash (Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 20 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Five-Colour Silverbeet Swiss Chard (Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 70 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Vegetable Spaghetti Winter Squash (Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 20 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Coloured Carrot Mix (The Cottage Gardener's; Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 350 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Specialty Beet Mix (The Cottage Gardener's; Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 100 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Mustard Green Mix (The Cottage Gardener's Mustard Green Mix; Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 500 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
National Pickling Cucumber (Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 35 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Rossa di Milano Onion (Rare; Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 200 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Cocozelle Zucchini (Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 20 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Watermelon Radish (Winter Radish)
|
Pkt - 300 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Copenhagen Market Cabbage (Sustainably Grown)
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Pkt - 200 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Bouquet Radish Mix (The Cottage Gardener's; Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 300 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Basil Mix (The Cottage Gardener's; Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 100 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Heirloom Kale Mix (Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 250 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry (Orange; Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 40 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
Yellow Bush Scallop Squash (Summer Squash; Rare; Certified Organic)
|
Pkt - 20 seeds
|
1
|
3.00
|
I am particularly excited about the Watermelon Radish, Lemon Balm, Calendula, Chamomile and the Chervena Chushka Sweet Pepper which is described as bright red with very sweet flesh, almost candy like and great for roasting as well as eating fresh.
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