Testing Seed Viability Before Planting

I like to test seed viability before the season starts. For some crops, I actually prefer using seeds that are 2–3 years old, not from the last harvest. From my subjective experience, certain crops adapt better and recover from stress faster with slightly aged seeds. This definitely doesn’t apply to all crops only some. The key thing is being confident the seed material is reliable and will germinate. That’s why I always run a simple pre-germination test in advance. There’s still time for experiments, so if you’re using home-saved seeds, I highly recommend checking germination now better than getting disappointed at the last moment.