Who owns Fedco seeds?
Fedco Seeds is a cooperative owned 60% by customers and 40% by employees. Fedco is a signatory of the Safe Seed Pledge, which commits them to selling non GMO seed. Much of the seed offered is certified organic. The company maintains high standards, tests for genetically modified contamination, and offers excellent customer service. I’ve ordered from Fedco for several years now, and I’ve never been disappointed.Johnny’s Seeds is a popular brand, and I did use some of their seeds last year with good success. It is important to know that they sell many hybrids as well as heirloom seeds. They do offer a line of organic/heirloom seeds, and 100% of their seeds are organic.
How do I store seeds from Fedco seeds?
Seed Storage Ideal moisture content for most seed is no more than 10-12% so store at low relative humidity. Optimum storage is in a sealed jar in a freezer or refrigerator. Onion seed lasts just a year, everyone seems to say, with parsley and parsnips other very short-lived in storage. Muskmelons last about five years; watermelons slightly less. Corn about two, maybe three, and likewise for peas and beans.How long do seeds usually last? When stored in a cool, dry, and dark place, seeds for many garden vegetables will be viable for around 3 years. Some, like onions and parsnips, are viable for only a year or two. Others, like squashes and tomatoes, last longer, for 5+ years.Seeds that have been stored in a cool, dry place are generally viable for at least a year past the season for which they were packaged and may be good for up to five years.The lifespan of heirloom seeds depends on the type of seed. Some seeds can remain viable for several years, while others may last 10-15 years or even longer. Proper storage is vital in ensuring that your seeds stay in optimal condition and have a high germination rate.
Which seeds cannot be stored?
Recalcitrant seeds cannot be stored in a conventional freezer as they cannot survive after drying and/or freezing at -20°C. Intermediate seeds tend to age faster than orthodox seeds and may have only a 5 year lifespan when stored at -20°C. Some old seeds will stay good and germinate for up to 5 years or longer, while others are only viable for a year or two. On average, old seeds will still sprout for about three to four years after their “packed for” date – especially if they’re stored in ideal conditions.
Are Fedco seeds organic?
We are a MOFGA-certified organic repacker and handler of seed and feed. Organically produced items (with Organic in the name) are certified by USDA-approved agencies. We have on file each grower’s certificate; our products are labeled and handled in ways to ensure their integrity. USDA Organic means that 95 percent of the ingredients are organic, leaving the remaining five percent open to “allowable” substances from the United States Department of Agriculture ‘s ( USDA ) national list of allowed substances and include such things as: Synthetic substances allowed in organic crop production.We are a MOFGA-certified organic repacker and handler of seed and feed. Organically produced items (with Organic in the name) are certified by USDA-approved agencies. We have on file each grower’s certificate; our products are labeled and handled in ways to ensure their integrity.