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Girlinstatic

tattycath wrote: »

Yes, seeds have a best before date but I've been using seeds this year from a couple of years ago and they're growing fine.



They added 50p to my order for p&p

These seeds are all in date and are definitely good for next year. Just wanted to also add that I have used seeds past their best before too. I think of 'sow by' date more like a 'best before' rather than a 'use by' germination might be lower as the years pass but they can still sprout. Infact, I was using tomato, cucumber, runner bean. and carrot seeds from 2009 this year and everything still germinated, no lie! I ended up with lots of plants as I wasn't banking on such good germination after so long. If you store seeds in a dry dark place they can last well after their dates.

Glad everyone has found some bargains on this site, I feel another spree coming on myself

Mrs_Veg_Plot

Thanks Girlinstatic, between your link and Posession's I now have all of the seeds I need for next year.

muddyflumplepants

it's always worth keeping an eye on places like wilko's from july onwards, as they will sell off remaining / excess stock cheaply. I got loads of seeds at the end of last years season, plus edging strip, fleece, basic 6 foot growing frames, canes, all 50% off.. :-)