ousoonerfan22 Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Stillwater Milling had some of last years seed on sale for 75% off the normal price.I bought two bags of tecomate alfa feast and two bags of penningtons rackmaster.Surely this seed is still good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: last years seed I would think so. I used some Biologic a couple of years ago that was from the year before, and it grew fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: last years seed should be just fine. I've got some alfalfa seed several years old that still germinates great. The only thing you might consider re-innoculating the legume seeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousoonerfan22 Posted August 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: last years seed How do you do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckNrut Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Re: last years seed Typically the bag of seed will have the inoculation expiration date - with any luck the extra step can be avoided. You may be able to contact customer support at the seed companies. I know Whitetail Institute offers such advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Re: last years seed Would also think the seed would be fine, pennington seed is good quality seed. I have had really good results with their seeds, tecomate seed are good too. Have planted seed two even three years in some situations after buying it and still have good germination rates. A coop might possibly be able to reinoculate the seed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Re: last years seed definately,.. re-innoculate the seed, and you'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anderson3 Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Re: last years seed Seeds vary by how much germination % they lose over time. Commercial seed has to be re-tested periodically; that's why the germination % is listed on the label. Even if it starts to decline, the difference may only be 10%. Once it gets to a point of expiration, the company has to decide if it is worth re-testing and re-labeling for sale. I'd inoculate legumes for sure unless you are planting into a field that was in clover recently. Should be a good deal for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Re: last years seed Sorry about this hyjack. I have some clover seed left over I want to save for frost seeding. If seal it up air tight with a food saver will that help it keep longer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Re: last years seed [ QUOTE ] Sorry about this hyjack. I have some clover seed left over I want to save for frost seeding. If seal it up air tight with a food saver will that help it keep longer? [/ QUOTE ] Keeping it in a dry dark place I would think will keep the seed about as well as sealing it in a food saver bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Re: last years seed Sometimes older seed can get seed-rot, but with it only being a year old an kept sealed indoors, it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MKMGOBL Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Re: last years seed It should be fine, but I might plant it at a thicker rate because the germ rate will likely be lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckNrut Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Re: last years seed I have some Whitetail Imperial Clover 3 y/o now. I keep it stored in the refrigerator crisper. It came up fine this spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Re: last years seed You should be OK. The seed companies usually short term the dates to protect themselves in case the seed is too old and doesn't grow well. At the price I might overseed a bit just to be sure. Not too much as to smother the plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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