🌱 Seed Saving & Storage Tips with Marjory Wildcraft

🌱 Seed Saving & Storage Tips with Marjory Wildcraft

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🔸 Cover Crops & Calorie Crops Require More Volume:

• Cover crops like oats, rye, vetch, clover take up more space when saving.

• Calorie crops like corn need even more storage due to larger planting areas.

🔸 Smart Storage Suggestions:

• Use cloth bags or large paper grocery bags for bulkier seeds.

• These containers allow seeds to breathe while protecting them from moisture.

• For smaller amounts, glass jars with tight lids work well in cool, dry places.

🔸 The Three Most Important Things for Storing Seeds:

1. Cool – Store seeds in a cool environment to slow down deterioration.

2. Dry – Moisture is the enemy; always keep seeds dry.

3. Dark – Avoid direct sunlight to preserve viability.

🔸 Save More Than You Need:

• Aim to save 2–5x more seeds than you’ll use.

  • For sharing, bartering, and resilience against crop failure.

• This creates your own personal seed bank.

🔸 Seed Viability:

• Most vegetable seeds last 4–5 years if stored well.

• Some last longer, others shorter—know your seeds!

🔸 Where to Buy Seeds:

• Recommended sources:

  • Sustainable Seed Company

  • Bountiful Gardens

  • Seed Savers Exchange

  • Johnny’s Selected Seeds

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Closing Note:

“There’s a lot of different methods. I hope this helps you organize your own seeds.”
— Marjory Wildcraft

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