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Hello I have a bunch of seeds that I want to store for a while I am thinking of leaving them in the original packaging and putting several of them in a Vacum sealer bag with a 5gram desiccant bag and Vacum sealing it shut I will have several bags than putting them into a water tight Home Depot container and putting them in the fridge.
Thoughts ? I want these seeds to last I'm worried about this shit with the government !!!!!
 
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This is what I'm storing them in I'm going to figure out a way with tape or something to make the lid light proof
 

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I keep mine in a sealed Black glass jar in fridge with dessicant bag. You dont want light getting in either.
Just my opinion.
 
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I just want to add that plastic is not oxygen proof if that is what you want.
Metal or glas is.
 
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I'm going to be Vacum sealing the seeds in plastic bags than storing in the container is that not good ?
 
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So I guess I will ditch the Home Depot box and store in a large glass mason jar !
 
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my goal is to order and store more before the government says you can't buy seeds anymore
 
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Mason jar in back of fridge where it’s not too cold; don’t want to put it in a fridge you use for beer or one that gets stuffed so full things can start freezing. I’ve had 15 year old seeds pop in less than 24hrs. I would not vac seal the seeds. Would hate to have two get pressed together and crushed under vac; I’ve had some seeds that are way more delicate than others.
 
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Thanks
 
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I just saw this on Amazon what do you guys think instead of coffee beans I’m gonna store weed beans lol
 

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I just saw this on Amazon what do you guys think instead of coffee beans I’m gonna store weed beans lol
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Window allows light to get in. For me this is a no.

How to preserve seeds - RQS USA - Royal Queen Seeds USA

When stored properly, your cannabis seeds can easily hold up for numerous years. Click here to learn how best to preserve your weed seeds.
www.royalqueenseeds.com

Ideal Conditions for Cannabis Seeds​

Cannabis seeds have four main enemies:
1. Humidity
2. Temperature
3. Light
4. Oxygen

Ideally, you want to store your seeds in a cool, dark, and dry place. Whenever possible, keep your seeds in their original packaging. At Royal Queen Seeds, we’ve specially designed our packaging to protect our seeds until you’re ready to plant them.

If your seeds get exposed to light or rapid changes in temperature, these conditions will trigger them to use up their nutrient stores before they ever see soil, meaning they won’t have the nutrients they need to germinate. High humidity, on the other hand, can trigger fungi to grow on your seeds.

I have one similar to this one. I also wraped the bottom portion in black electrial tape although that may be overkill. I also vacuum pack MOST of the seeds before putting them in the container.

Amazon.com: Infinity Jars 250 ml (8.3 fl oz) Tall Black Ultraviolet Refillable Empty Glass Screw Top Jar : Home & Kitchen

Amazon.com: Infinity Jars 250 ml (8.3 fl oz) Tall Black Ultraviolet Refillable Empty Glass Screw Top Jar : Home & Kitchen
www.amazon.com
 
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So you can actually get the attachments to vacuum the lid on the jar; guessing that would be ideal if you aren’t cracking it open all the time to settle arguments on the internet
 
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So you can actually get the attachments to vacuum the lid on the jar; guessing that would be ideal if you aren’t cracking it open all the time to settle arguments on the internet
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That would defiinitely be overkill for me as I have given away 30 seeds in the last few days. I would wear out the sealer, lol.
 
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That would defiinitely be overkill for me as I have given away 30 seeds in the last few days. I would wear out the sealer, lol.
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lmao
 
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Window allows light to get in. For me this is a no.

How to preserve seeds - RQS USA - Royal Queen Seeds USA

When stored properly, your cannabis seeds can easily hold up for numerous years. Click here to learn how best to preserve your weed seeds.
www.royalqueenseeds.com

Ideal Conditions for Cannabis Seeds​

Cannabis seeds have four main enemies:
1. Humidity
2. Temperature
3. Light
4. Oxygen

Ideally, you want to store your seeds in a cool, dark, and dry place. Whenever possible, keep your seeds in their original packaging. At Royal Queen Seeds, we’ve specially designed our packaging to protect our seeds until you’re ready to plant them.

If your seeds get exposed to light or rapid changes in temperature, these conditions will trigger them to use up their nutrient stores before they ever see soil, meaning they won’t have the nutrients they need to germinate. High humidity, on the other hand, can trigger fungi to grow on your seeds.

I have one similar to this one. I also wraped the bottom portion in black electrial tape although that may be overkill. I also vacuum pack MOST of the seeds before putting them in the container.

Amazon.com: Infinity Jars 250 ml (8.3 fl oz) Tall Black Ultraviolet Refillable Empty Glass Screw Top Jar : Home & Kitchen

Amazon.com: Infinity Jars 250 ml (8.3 fl oz) Tall Black Ultraviolet Refillable Empty Glass Screw Top Jar : Home & Kitchen
www.amazon.com
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I was going to tape the window shut
 
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I was going to tape the window shut
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Duh, sorry. I might get one. Mine is a bit small. The container I mean....
 
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Duh, sorry. I might get one. Mine is a bit small. The container I mean....
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LMFAO
 
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lmao
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Give me seeds lol
 
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Think I'm getting this instead lol can't make up my mind this requires no tape !!!
 

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Think I'm getting this instead lol can't make up my mind this requires no tape !!!
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Im assuming its airtight?
 
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