I ordered a packet of seeds a few months ago on a bit of a whim without realizing their age. Seed packet label says 1994 as the year collected, and I was a ‘97 baby. I misplaced the packet and didn’t take a picture, I’ll try to find it and share it in the comments.
I did a couple test rounds to check for viability, they seem to be around 75% germination rate within a couple weeks, skipping cold stratification. I guess 30 years in refrigeration must have simulated that well enough. A few that germinated quickly died, so it seems like about 60% of the seeds sown will germinate and survive through the first couple weeks. With that, I should have around 100 little seedlings in the springtime, from 150ish seeds sown.
Not sure what my plan is for all of them, we will see how many survive through their first year. Probably will put a couple around my yard, develop a couple for bonsai, and then still have 50-90ish to deal with. Plus the everything else I’m growing lmao
by Grambo-47
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