Seed starting

At Marquez we're starting seeds for our spring gardens.  Some classes are starting seeds inside and others are planting them outside.

Wherever you're planting, if you have seeds that supposedly expired a year or more ago, you can check the viability by the following test recommended by Gardening Know How, a sponsor of the Marquez Edible Garden:

"Are Old Seeds Still Good? Before planting with expired seed, there are some steps to take to check whether or not germination will be successful. When wondering, “will expired seeds grow,” gardeners can conduct a simple germination test. To test the viability from a seed packet, simply remove about ten seeds from the packet. Moisten a paper towel and place the seeds into it. Place the damp paper towel into a zip-lock bag. Leave the bag at room temperature for ten days. After ten days, check the germination of the seed. Germination rates of at least 50% indicate a moderately viable packet of seeds.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Will Expired Seeds Still Grow: Planting With Expired Seed Packets https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/will-expired-seeds-still-grow.htm"