Living Seeds: 6 Year Seed Bank

Living Seeds: 6 Year Seed Bank.

The long-term storage of seed presents a number of issues that we have overcome with this product offering. The biggest issue is that seeds have differing viability, most Seed Banks have all of the seed in one single collection, this requires knowledge from the seed saver to ensure that they keep all of the varieties fresh. In addition once opened to remove some seed the integrity of the entire collection is compromised.

However: TheQuarterMaster strongly recommends that you develop Green Thumbs so to speak. You need to know how when and where to plant each type of seed depending on their soil, shade and sun requirements. Knowledge is great, Knowledge with experience so much the better! We often here that idea, all gear and no idea. This is particularly apt to survival gardening. From a prepping point of view you will need to get it right first time.

The Livingseeds Survival Seed Banks are a unique set of three containers, each with two Mylar pouches containing identical sets of seed. The huge benefit of this system is that it gives you options. With your seed banks stored in the two separate, sealed Mylar pouches, you are able to be use each one individually, share with someone in need, split across locations or barter for other items.

Who knows: You might not be a fan of a particular varietal, and bartering for another would be a convenient way to maintain your stocks.

The three seed banks have a 4 year, 6 year and 10 year shelf life based on the types of seed contained in each seed bank. The shelf life of these seed banks is conservatively based on storing seed in a temperature stable environment without major fluctuations. A cool dry shady cupboard or shelf is ideal. Keep out of direct sunlight or places that are exposed to sunlight during the course of the day.

Store on a shelf or cupboard that is preferably cool, dark and safe from rodent

The uniqueness of the Livingseeds Survival Seed Bank￯﾿ﾽs split system, makes replacing only a small portion of the seed bank every few years a lot less of a strain on your wallet. This is a critical aspect of short and medium term seed varieties, where regular replacement with fresh seed is vital to long term success. This gives you the confidence that your stored seed will always be fresh when you absolutely have to rely on a good germination rate to feed your family or community.