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Lexington, Ky

I'm expecting some seeds in the mail today and if they arrive, will sit in the mailbox for 10 hours.....it's about 7 degrees today........

1/17/2005 12:01:34 PM

Edmonton, Canada

Not at all.... Some people actually intentionally freeze their seeds, as they believe it increases germination percentage.

1/17/2005 12:26:40 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

Your seeds will be fine... Some of our pumpkins sit out in the field all winter.. Sometimes getting down to -30°. They still volunteer alot of seedlings. I think the period of cold helps some seeds think they have gone throught the winter cycle.

1/17/2005 12:29:38 PM

[email protected]

I freeze my best &/or oldest seeds. I can't fir all of the seeds in the freezer & keep the domestic tranquility.

Some growers have dedicated freezers just for this purpose.

1/17/2005 12:39:36 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

PS...We wear shorts and t-shirts in Wisconsin when it gets above zero :)

1/17/2005 1:07:57 PM

Atlanta, Georgia

Cool temps will keep the seeds viable for an extra few years but as long as you keep them dry they will still grow
for at least 5 or 6 years.
I keep mine in the house at room temperature.
100% germination rate last year...
Michel

1/17/2005 1:18:44 PM

Belgium

Mail doesn't even come today does it? It is a holiday.

1/17/2005 2:51:38 PM

Garden State Pumpkins

um..uem ...not ever..ever ..ever...could I live that far north..Shannon , April, Joe, Case..Brig...Mark.. etc....ain't no way...real temperatures below zero...!! wind chill below Zero keeps my face inside...God Blees Ya all!

1/17/2005 5:36:41 PM