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This cabinet holds office supplies and boxes of seeds.
There are many different ways for a gardener to store seeds in their home. Seeds can be safely stored in areas which are away from direct sunlight and rapid fluctuations in temperature or moisture. Click through the pages in this Seed Storage Gallery to see the different methods.
Tip recommends these links for more study!
National Center for Genetic Resources and Preservation
USDA Agricultural Research Service
USDA Agricultural Research Service
Storing Vegetable and Flower Seeds
by J.E. Ells and L.N. Bass
Horticulture Bulletin 7.221
University of Colorado Cooperative Extension
by J.E. Ells and L.N. Bass
Horticulture Bulletin 7.221
University of Colorado Cooperative Extension
Seed Conservation Centre
Botanic Gardens
Department of Environment and Heritage
Government of South Australia
Botanic Gardens
Department of Environment and Heritage
Government of South Australia
Sustainability in Agriculture
Alternative Farm Systems Information Center
USDA National Agricutural Library
Alternative Farm Systems Information Center
USDA National Agricutural Library
Sources of Seeds and Plants
Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs
Plants and Crops
USDA National Agricultural Library
Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs
Plants and Crops
USDA National Agricultural Library