Storing seeds: shelf life tips for retailers

The quality of seeds also depends on how they are stored. These notes apply to storage in the trade.

Conditions

Store cool, dark and dry. Moisture and heat shorten shelf life.

Goods receipt

Check the packaging and batch number on delivery, and record both.

Stock

Keep batches separate and work on a first-in, first-out basis.

More on our varieties: see our pages for feminized seeds and triploid seeds.