The info on the back and the pics on the front I think they're really cool!
Do you think they would grow? Pretty sure I'm just gonna keep them but still curious
Some scientists germinated seeds that were 25k years old, so no harm in trying!
hastipuddn
Teasel is now considered an invasive species. Please don’t even try to grow it; it may even be illegal in your state if it is on the banned list. Many of our invasive species were introduced by the horticultural industry. Oh, the unintended consequence of growing exotic perennial species. I wonder what is in our gardens now that in 25 years will be called invasive.
GinandHairnets
These are so beautiful, I would frame them! Maybe make a tiny slice in them if you want to get the seeds out but Ill send you some teasel seeds if you want some as I have enough to beat the band (Im in Ireland too!)
Ismyra
Omg, the packaging is so cute. These would be perfect in my scrapbook 🤣
DragonYourfeet
Just found some from ‘80 in grandmas basement! Might try to dump them in my garden next spring. Who knows!
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The packaging is interesting, but I would be more tempted to find out if the seeds are still viable. Is the purveyor still in business?
Its not impossible for them to germinate!
MIGardener found some almost 90yr old seeds and successfully germinated a couple seeds and is bringing it back from extinction.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UKk1tm4GrQ&t=1s
So it’s not impossible! 🙂
Some scientists germinated seeds that were 25k years old, so no harm in trying!
Teasel is now considered an invasive species. Please don’t even try to grow it; it may even be illegal in your state if it is on the banned list. Many of our invasive species were introduced by the horticultural industry. Oh, the unintended consequence of growing exotic perennial species. I wonder what is in our gardens now that in 25 years will be called invasive.
These are so beautiful, I would frame them! Maybe make a tiny slice in them if you want to get the seeds out but Ill send you some teasel seeds if you want some as I have enough to beat the band (Im in Ireland too!)
Omg, the packaging is so cute. These would be perfect in my scrapbook 🤣
Just found some from ‘80 in grandmas basement! Might try to dump them in my garden next spring. Who knows!