Keep grass seeds from going bad with these must-know tips.
Keep these expert tips to keep in mind to ensure your grass seeds stay viable as long as possible.
Denis McCauslandis a professional landscaper and editor for Denver Landscaping Lynx.
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Within cool-season and warm-season grass, there are variables that influence how long they typically are viable.
That’s because not all seeds are the same and some varieties do better in storage than others.
Keep Seeds Dry
Grass seeds must be kept dry at all times until you’re ready to sow them.
Exposure to moisture could prompt early germination or fungus to grow and spread.
This helps “prevent moisture from harming the seed and reducing germination rates,” he explains.
“Store your seeds in a cool, dry, dark placelike your basement,” says McCausland.
A shed or garage may seem like a good place to store seeds but temperatures change too much.
Placing them in an area where the temperature and humidity levels are controlled is important for longer-lasting seeds.
Check Expiration Dates
The expiration date can offer insight into the viability of seeds, too.
Expiration dates serve as an indicator of when seeds will have a lower germination rate.
Look for Freshness Cues
Seeds can give clues on if they’ve been stored well by how they look.
Before using any stored grass seeds, inspect them.
