shelf life of grass seed

Discussion Starter 1 Jun 5 2008. Grass seeds can expire but may still last up to 5 years if stored in a cool and dry space.

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. As the seed ages the percentage of. It may stay viable for three. It is important it be kept in a dry cool not freezing mice free environment. Customers often ask how long grass seed will keep for.

As a rule of thumb try to use your grass seed within 2- 3 years of. For the future your new grass seed will keep best if you store it in a tightly sealed plastic bag or container so it cannot absorb moisture. Anything over a year old Id do a test prior to use to make. You can extend its viability by keeping it.

But as a rule of thumb it is best to use them within 2 to 3 years of purchase. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9 may last up to five years in ideal. Grass seed will last for a minimum of 2-4 years. But most varieties of grass seed will definitely keep for 2-3 years possibly up to 5.

Typical grass seeds can be stored a couple of years in a cool dry place and still have acceptable germination rates. Proper storage according to the. Timing is critical when starting a new lawn. Grass seed like most natural.

When evaluating seed you will see a test date on it. Only show this user. Grass seed shelf life. The shelf lifeof grass the amount of time it can be stored before it expires is around 2 to 3 years.

Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 7 of 7 Posts. Thats assuming you store it properly. Providing you store seed in cool dry conditions its actually longer than you might think. Grass seeds have a shelf life of three to five years.

Grass seeds like perennial ryegrass Lolium perenne which grows in US. Like other seeds how long grass seed stays viable depends on the variety of seed and how well its stored Kauth says. The answer depends on the species of grass to a degree. If stored in a cool dry place grass seed can last for two to three years but you may not get the same results as you would when planting fresh seed.

The best time to sow grass seeds in colder regions is during fall since the weeds. Joined May 9 2001 140 Posts. Grass Seed Shelf Life Just like most other natural products that have a shelf life grass seed also has a best before date.