{"id":87246,"date":"2022-05-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/how-long-do-marijuana-seeds-last\/"},"modified":"2023-04-14T10:26:06","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T08:26:06","slug":"how-long-do-marijuana-seeds-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-long-do-marijuana-seeds-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long do Marijuana Seeds last?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to cannabis seeds, many first time growers tend to have some sitting around from an old friend or baggie. With recent legalization, new growers are deciding to <strong>dust their seeds off<\/strong> and start their very own grow, but <strong>how long do marijuana seeds last<\/strong> before they won\u2019t germinate?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6714\" title=\"How Long do Marijuana Seeds last\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/seeds.jpg\" alt=\"How Long do Marijuana Seeds last\" width=\"420\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/seeds.jpg 842w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/seeds-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/seeds-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/seeds-600x298.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>A<strong> typical feminized cannabis plant<\/strong> can produce an enormous amount of seeds \u2013 hundreds, depending on how well the plant takes the pollen and how meticulous the pollination process is. It also <strong>largely depends on the strain<\/strong>, as some strains are capable of producing much more, especially if their flowers are larger and can hold more. But how long do they last once they\u2019ve been harvested and dried?<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5b9d2fd51bb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5b9d2fd51bb\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-long-do-marijuana-seeds-last\/#How_Long_do_Marijuana_Seeds_Last\" >How Long do Marijuana Seeds Last?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-long-do-marijuana-seeds-last\/#Drying_Cannabis_Seeds\" >Drying Cannabis Seeds<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-long-do-marijuana-seeds-last\/#How_Long_do_Marijuana_Seeds_Last_in_Storage\" >How Long do Marijuana Seeds Last in Storage?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-long-do-marijuana-seeds-last\/#Seed_Storage_Light\" >Seed Storage: Light<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-long-do-marijuana-seeds-last\/#Seed_Storage_Temperature\" >Seed Storage: Temperature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-long-do-marijuana-seeds-last\/#Seed_Storage_Humidity\" >Seed Storage: Humidity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-long-do-marijuana-seeds-last\/#How_Long_do_Marijuana_Seeds_Last-2\" >How Long do Marijuana Seeds Last<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_do_Marijuana_Seeds_Last\"><\/span>How Long do Marijuana Seeds Last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many different factors that come into play when it comes to <strong>cannabis seed lifespan<\/strong>, and the most important is conservation. If you\u2019ve obtained your seeds from a seed bank and they come in their own packaging, when it <strong>comes to storage<\/strong> you can simply leave them in their <strong>packaging in a dark, dry spot<\/strong>; seed banks usually recommend planting within the year.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re planning on <strong>crossing your own plants<\/strong> and making your own seeds, you\u2019ll need to know how to harvest, dry and store them if you\u2019re planning on keeping them for a while before germinating them; knowing <strong>how to store cannabis seeds properly<\/strong> is quite an <strong>important tidbit of information<\/strong> if you\u2019re a professional cannabis grower.<\/p>\n<p>The seed is undoubtedly just as important as the final result; without <strong>quality seeds<\/strong>, you won\u2019t get quality results. Keep in mind that <strong>cannabis seeds are practically living beings<\/strong> ready to be brought fully to life. Many new growers don\u2019t know that cannabis seeds require specific care, and the way you store your seeds can significantly affect their outcome. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/224-cannabis-seeds\">Cannabis seeds &#8211; Buy Marijuana Seeds<\/a> section to find reliable strains.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31448 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/semillas-de-marihuana-feminizadas-baratas.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/semillas-de-marihuana-feminizadas-baratas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/semillas-de-marihuana-feminizadas-baratas-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drying_Cannabis_Seeds\"><\/span>Drying Cannabis Seeds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When working from the start you\u2019ll first<strong> need to pollinate the flowers<\/strong> on a female cannabis plant and then harvest the seeds once it\u2019s fully matured. Once you have your seeds you\u2019ll need to dry them out before they can be stored or even germinated \u2013 they should be ready to harvest once they\u2019ve gone a dark brown color or start showing dark stripes. Most people opt to <strong>dry their seeds<\/strong> by simply drying the flowers and harvesting the seeds once they\u2019ve dried out \u2013 it makes them much easier to remove from the flowers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_do_Marijuana_Seeds_Last_in_Storage\"><\/span>How Long do Marijuana Seeds Last in Storage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have your seeds you\u2019re going to want to <strong>store them correctly<\/strong> if you plan on using them down the line. In fact, when stored under perfect conditions, you can <strong>germinate 5 year old cannabis seeds<\/strong> successfully. Some astonishing cases have been reported of seeds lasting <strong>up to 10 years<\/strong> when stored optimally, although the germination times may vary wildly, taking much longer than a fresh seed. For home-growers, storing and maintaining seeds is quite <strong>important<\/strong>, and even more so for seed banks; a badly stored seed may not germinate, and if it does it may not grow properly. There are various <strong>parameters you\u2019ll need to follow<\/strong> in order to store seeds long-term.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seed_Storage_Light\"><\/span>Seed Storage: Light<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the first things to keep in mind is that whatever container that you store your seeds in needs to <strong>block out all light<\/strong>. If you\u2019ve ever germinated cannabis seeds before, then you know that light is an <strong>important factor<\/strong> when it comes to the probability of the seed germinating or not. If your seeds are <strong>exposed to light for too long<\/strong>, they may end up too weak to germinate; even if they germinate they might have quite a hard time starting off.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seed_Storage_Temperature\"><\/span>Seed Storage: Temperature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The temperature at which you store your seeds is one of the <strong>most important factors<\/strong>. If you\u2019re going for <strong>something short-term<\/strong>, you just have to make sure that they\u2019re in an area with a <strong>stable temperature<\/strong> \u2013 do not store them somewhere where there are going to be temperature changes.<\/p>\n<p>However, for <strong>long-term storage<\/strong> you\u2019ll need to store them at around <strong>6-8\u00b0<\/strong> &#8211; if you plan on storing a large amount of seeds, we recommend buying a small cooler for that specific purpose to keep them at a low, constant temperature; <strong>opening your fridge<\/strong> can cause temperature changes, so keeping them with the rest of your products is probably not the best idea.<\/p>\n<p>Also, remember to use a <strong>blacked out container<\/strong> when storing in the fridge or a black bag to ensure that the lights inside don\u2019t affect the seeds when opened.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seed_Storage_Humidity\"><\/span>Seed Storage: Humidity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Humidity is another <strong>incredibly important factor<\/strong> that can determine the success rate of your seeds. Relative humidity is essentially what causes seeds to germinate, so they\u2019re quite delicate at this stage and you don\u2019t want them <strong>accidentally germinating<\/strong>; keep relative humidity low in their container.<\/p>\n<p>This obviously <strong>depends on your climate<\/strong> too, as there are places that have incredibly high humidity and others that are quite dry, which can directly impact how you have to store your seeds. As a general rule of thumb, we <strong>recommend keeping them in a low-humidity<\/strong> container, and if you<strong> live somewhere incredibly humid<\/strong> you might have to use specific methods to decrease humidity.<\/p>\n<p>Cannabis seeds can germinate with a <strong>RH of 40-60%<\/strong>, and humidity higher than that can actually drown them and kill them. However, humidity ranging from 9 \u2013 20% may also cause a myriad of issues such as <strong>insects, fungi, and even seed sweating<\/strong> due to excessive heat. The ideal humidity range in which to store your seeds is between 20 to 30% RH.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_do_Marijuana_Seeds_Last-2\"><\/span>How Long do Marijuana Seeds Last<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-32025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/semillas-cannabis.jpg\" alt=\"C\u00f3mo conservar semillas de marihuana\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/semillas-cannabis.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/semillas-cannabis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/semillas-cannabis-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taking into account the <strong>previously mentioned parameters<\/strong>, the best way to store your cannabis seeds for long periods of time is by vacuum sealing them and then putting them into an opaque container or bag so that no light gets to them. Keep them at a <strong>constant temperature of 6-8\u00b0<\/strong>. Some growers use products such as silica sachets to keep humidity down even if the <strong>outside temperature\/humidity<\/strong> becomes drastically altered \u2013 this is a good idea if you <strong>live in more humid or hotter climates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that if your seeds experience <strong>too much light or temperature changes<\/strong> they may end up using up their <strong>nutrient reserves<\/strong>, which would render them useless.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to cannabis seeds, many first time growers tend to have some sitting around from an old friend or baggie. With recent legalization, new growers are deciding to dust their seeds off and start their very own grow, but how long do marijuana seeds last before they won\u2019t germinate? 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