Seed Storage Techniques?

[Looking4Utopia]

I was looking for some ideas on seed storage. I did some searches on the site and was only able to come up with a couple of threads, but nothing major. I am also not sure if this is in the correct forum, so if it is not, then if the moderator would move it to the correct forum, then it would be greatly appreciated.

I have recently acquired some seeds that I was trying to save for a couple of years, and I was wondering how people have been saving theirs, and if they have any tips. I am looking more for a methods that would allow me to be able to save them for a few years (between 3-5 years), but any other tips would be helpful.

Looking4Utopia

 

[ganjherbsmoke]

heres some shit from og

For uninterrupted long term storage, freezing in a vacuum pack with a dessicant is best. Each time a batch of seeds goes through a freeze/thaw cycle, a few become unviable. For storage lengths of a few years or less, room temperature storage in an airtight container with a dessicant is satisfactory. Vacuum packing with dessicant and room temperature storage is best for access without the thaw and re-freezing that kills them. The problem with using the refrigerator for any period of time is the excessive amount of moisture constantly present. Each time the door is opened, moisture condenses on items inside, for which the dessicant is an inadequate deterrent for molds. A vacuum sealed container should not condense moisture on the inside. I have no knowledge of the effective lifespan of rice as a dessicant, but it could be replaced occasionally if suspected to be losing effectiveness. Using heat to remove any moisture present in rice or other "makeshift" dessicants will improve effectiveness and longevity. I have heard of vermiculite being used as a dessicant, but would recommend silica gel as a first choice. I heard of properly stored seeds over 10 years old still germinating at acceptable rates.

 

[baldhead]

Dig a hole 8 feet deep and put them in a time capsule.