If you have gotten seed from us this year, you may have noticed our new packets, intended to allow seeds to be protected from pests, water and air, allowing seeds to be kept for next season.
We know that not everyone has the time, space or ability to use every seed in one of our packets… and we know that most people only need a few zucchini, pumpkins or watermelon plants in their garden to begin with.
So we are beginning the process of upgrading our packets to allow seeds to be stored better. While packets will still need stored in a cool location, the new airtight, waterproof mylar foils means that when you open them next year, you should not be surprised by pest eaten, mildewed or rotted seed as long as the packet was reclosed tightly.
Please remember, not every seed has the same lifespan, and some like herbs, onions and fine seed flowers will have significantly lower germination as they age, however, most seed is still viable for one additional season.
| Crop | Seeds per G | Seeds per OZ | Seeds per LB | Seeding Rate (per acre)* |
Min. Germ. Percentage | Days to germ | Best germ temp |
| Artichoke | 22 | 630 | 10,080 | 1 lb. | 60 | ||
| Asparagus | 34 | 950 | 15,200 | 1 lb. | 70 | 2 – 3 | 7 – 21 |
| Bean – Bush | 4 | 100 | 1,600 | 85 lb. | 70 | 5 – 8 | 60 – 85 |
| Bean – Lima | 4 | 100 | 1,600 | 150 lb. | 70 | 5 – 9 | 65 – 85 |
| Bean – Pole | 4 | 100 | 1,600 | 50 lb. | 75 | 5 – 8 | 60 – 85 |
| Bean – Soy | 6 | 175 | 2,800 | 85 lb. | 70 | 5 – 8 | 70 – 85 |
| Beans – Black | 3 | 75 | 1,200 | 40 lb. | 70 | ||
| Beans – Lentils | 21 | 600 | 9,600 | 50 lb. | |||
| Beans – Pinto | 2 | 70 | 1,120 | 50 lb. | 70 | ||
| Beans -Kidney | 2 | 50 | 800 | 75 lb. | 70 | ||
| Beet – Cylindra | 53 | 1,500 | 24,000 | 15 lb. | 65 | 3 – 14 | 55 – 85 |
| Beet – Fodder | 53 | 1,500 | 24,000 | 10 lb. | 65 | 3 – 14 | 55 – 85 |
| Beet – Round | 53 | 1,500 | 24,000 | 10 lb. | 65 | 3 – 14 | 55 – 85 |
| Broccoli | 317 | 9,000 | 144,000 | 8-12 oz. | 75 | 3 – 10 | |
| Brussel Sprouts | 282 | 8,000 | 128,000 | 6 oz. | 70 | 3 – 10 | |
| Cabbage | 229 | 6,500 | 104,000 | 6 oz. | 75 | 3 – 10 | |
| Cabbage – Chinese | 388 | 11,000 | 176,000 | 6 oz. | 75 | 3 – 7 | |
| Carrot | 705 | 20,000 | 320,000 | 2.5 lb. | 55 | 6 – 21 | 45 – 85 |
| Cauliflower | 317 | 9,000 | 144,000 | 5 oz. | 75 | 3 – 10 | 45 – 85 |
| Celery | 2,293 | 65,000 | 1,039,999 | 1/2 oz. | 55 | 10 – 21 | 60 – 70 |
| Chard | 53 | 1,503 | 24,040 | 7 lb. | 65 | 3 – 14 | 50 – 85 |
| Corn – Heirloom | 5 | 150 | 2,400 | 15 lb. | 75 | 3-10 | 60 – 95 |
| Corn – Sweet | 7 | 200 | 3,200 | 15 lb. | 75 | 4 – 7 | 60 – 95 |
| Collards | 300 | 8,400 | 13,000 | 1 lb. | 70 | 3 – 10 | 55 – 70 |
| Cucumber | 34 | 950 | 15,200 | 2.5 lb. | 80 | 3 – 7 | 60 – 95 |
| Eggplant | 229 | 6,500 | 104,000 | 1.25 oz. | 60 | 7 – 14 | 75 – 90 |
| Gourd | 30 | 840 | 13,440 | na | |||
| Grain – Amaranth | 1,235 | 35,000 | 560,000 | 2 lb. | |||
| Grain – Barley | 18 | 500 | 8,000 | 75 lb. | |||
| Grain – Buckwheat | 33 | 949 | 15,186 | 50 lb. | |||
| Grain – Millet | 176 | 5,000 | 80,000 | 20 lb. | |||
| Grain – Oats | 34 | 950 | 15,200 | 75 lb. | |||
| Grain – Quinoa | 353 | 10,000 | 160,000 | 10 lb. | |||
| Grain – Rye | 18 | 500 | 8,000 | 75 lb. | |||
| Grain – Sorghum | 35 | 1,000 | 16,000 | 10 lb. | |||
| Grain – Wheat | 18 | 500 | 8,000 | 75 lb. | |||
| Herb – Basil | 564 | 16,000 | 256,000 | n/a | |||
| Kale | 282 | 8,000 | 128,000 | 1 lb. | 75 | 3 – 10 | |
| Kohlrabi | 247 | 7,000 | 112,000 | 5 lb. | 75 | 3 – 10 | |
| Leek | 388 | 11,000 | 176,000 | 12 oz. | 60 | 6 – 14 | |
| Lettuce | 882 | 25,000 | 400,000 | 6 oz. | 80 | 7 | 40 – 80 |
| Muskmelon | 39 | 1,100 | 17,600 | 12 oz. | 75 | 4 – 10 | 75 – 95 |
| Mustard | 529 | 15,000 | 240,000 | 1.25 lb. | 75 | 3 – 7 | |
| Okra | 18 | 500 | 8,000 | 14 lb. | 50 | 4 – 10 | 70 – 95 |
| Onion | 317 | 9,000 | 144,000 | 6 lb. | 70 | 6 – 10 | 50 – 95 |
| Oregano | 9,500 | 280,000 | 4,400,000 | na | 7-14 | 70 – 75 | |
| Parsnip | 176 | 5,000 | 80,000 | 6 lb. | 60 | 6 – 28 | 50 – 70 |
| Peas | 4 | 125 | 2,000 | 275 lb. | 80 | 5 – 8 | 40 – 75 |
| Peppers | 176 | 5,000 | 80,000 | 3 oz. | 55 | 6 – 14 | 65 – 95 |
| Pumpkin | 8 | 225 | 3,600 | 4 lb. | 75 | 4 – 7 | 70 – 95 |
| Radish | 94 | 2,675 | 42,800 | 25 lb. | 75 | 4 – 6 | 45 – 90 |
| Spinach | 74 | 2,100 | 33,600 | 10 lb. | 60 | 7 – 21 | 45 – 75 |
| Squash – Summer | 9 | 250 | 4,000 | 6 lb. | 75 | 4 – 7 | 70 – 95 |
| Squash – Winter | 6 | 175 | 2,800 | 2-7 lb. | 75 | 4 – 7 | 70 – 95 |
| Salsify | 240 | 6,800 | 110,000 | ||||
| Tatsoi | 423 | 12,000 | 192,000 | 1 lb. | 75 | ||
| Tomato – Beefsteak | 265 | 7,500 | 120,000 | 1 oz. | 75 | 5 – 14 | 60 – 85 |
| Tomato – Cherry | 353 | 10,000 | 160,000 | 3/4 oz. | 75 | 5 – 14 | 60 – 85 |
| Turnip | 335 | 9,500 | 152,000 | 6 lb. | 80 | 3 – 7 | 60 –105 |
| Watermelon | 14 | 400 | 6,400 | 1.5 lb. | 70 | 4 –14 | 70 – 95 |
| Zinnias | 150 | 4250 | 68000 | 3 Lb. |