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Kayleigh Dray

How long can seeds be stored? Your expert guide to keeping seeds fresh and ready to plant for longer

A potting bench in a wooden shed with flower pots, watering can, basket, seeds to sow, bunting and straw hat.

How long can seeds be stored? It's a question that anyone who's learned how to sow seeds successfully will likely have wondered, because having a plentiful supply of free seeds is the easiest way to transform your garden into the thriving oasis of your dreams.

It doesn't matter if you want to use your seeds to start growing your own vegetables, making your favourite garden border ideas a reality, or simply filling your garden with more trees, shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses than ever before; you can collect and store seeds from countless plants, if you so wish.

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