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Gardening

Kaleva

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10. I'll plant lettuce in normal years

Reply to WhiteTara (Reply #8)

Tue May 19, 2020, 05:54 PM

May 2020

But it won't be part of my garden stock as when something bad happens like Covid-19, I intend to maximize garden footage with vegetables that I can store, in some fashion, for long term.

Although I may end up with lettuce seeds anyways as a packet contain about 400 seeds and they can remain viable for up to 5 years if stored properly.

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In case of another COVID-19 like event, consider buying next years supplies this year [View all] Kaleva May 2020 OP

I have a seed cache 2naSalit May 2020 #1

One good trick for most vegetable seeds is that you can put them in a ziplock bag in the freezer. Jamastiene May 2020 #2

I plan on storingthe seeds in a freezer ziplock bag that I suck the air out of. Kaleva May 2020 #3

I'll bet these guys are doing good business . . . Worried2020 May 2020 #4

Thanks! MelissaB May 2020 #9

I've heard that a lot of folks are stocking up on next year's.... jaxexpat May 2020 #5

I haven't gardened in years, but decided to grow a few containers this year. Arkansas Granny May 2020 #6

I haven't ever noticed or asked if stores sell seeds at a deep discount later in the year. Kaleva May 2020 #7

Don't forget lettuce WhiteTara May 2020 #8

I'll plant lettuce in normal years Kaleva May 2020 #10

I have a ton of seeds MissB May 2020 #11

I might try to start saving seeds from the plants in the garden Kaleva May 2020 #12