I have a question about storing my seeds

[Guest guest]

Oh, you mean right before I freeze them, I put as much seeds to the top,securely

tighten, then I can freeze for 24 hours. Then secure tightly again,and place on

bottom shelf, and every 5 days or so, take what I need, securely tighten once

again, and place back on shelf??

I can do that!!

lol

Melody

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> > > > > > > there is something called the " Pump n Seal Vacuum Sealer "

> > that is popular in raw food circles. I have no experience with it,

> > but here is the link:http://www.pump-n-seal.com/the food saver

> > looks pretty cool. seems like the one gadget I don't have. Happy

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> > > > > > > You can also purchase the Food Saver from foodsaver.com.

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[Guest guest]

When you take them back out of the freezer, there will be condensation caused by

the seeds returning to room temperature. This moisture will not be good for your

seeds. I know you have seen that before, but to see how it works,, put several

ice cubes in a glass and set in on your kitchen sink. After a while, the glass

will become frostie and soon there will be a puddle. That moisture will cause

the seeds to want to sprout. Then what are you gonna do? If you put the in the

freezer - leave them in the freezer until you want to sprout them. As fast as

you use up seeds, I see no reason to freeze them.

ew

Re: I have a question about storing my seeds

Okay, Melody got EW confused with the Pet guy. So is it okay if when I get my

next delivery of the 5 lb cans of any seeds, that I put them in the containers

they will be housed in, put in freezer (yeah I know that you don't, but I WILL

HAVE PEACE OF MIND, LOL), and THEN, take them out of my freezer and keep on my

lower shelf for storage.

Please, Please, tell me I passed muster, oh Master Gardner!!!

lol

Melody

[Guest guest]

Okay, EW, no more freezing sprouts. From what you have said, I either store them

in freezer or I store them on the shelf after they arrive and put them in the

storage containers. I now understand.

And god forbid, I see anything flying around my house, I'm coming over to where

you live, drag you to my house and you can kill them.

lol lol lol

Melody

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> When you take them back out of the freezer, there will be condensation caused

by the seeds returning to room temperature. This moisture will not be good for

your seeds. I know you have seen that before, but to see how it works,, put

several ice cubes in a glass and set in on your kitchen sink. After a while, the

glass will become frostie and soon there will be a puddle. That moisture will

cause the seeds to want to sprout. Then what are you gonna do? If you put the in

the freezer - leave them in the freezer until you want to sprout them. As fast

as you use up seeds, I see no reason to freeze them.

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> Okay, Melody got EW confused with the Pet guy. So is it okay if when I get my

next delivery of the 5 lb cans of any seeds, that I put them in the containers

they will be housed in, put in freezer (yeah I know that you don't, but I WILL

HAVE PEACE OF MIND, LOL), and THEN, take them out of my freezer and keep on my

lower shelf for storage.

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> Please, Please, tell me I passed muster, oh Master Gardner!!!

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> Melody

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[Guest guest]

I would say that if you use your seeds within a year there is no need

to freeze them as long as they are stored as cool as possible. When

I lived in Canada I stored seeds and grains in the basement for years

and I never had any problems (they were mostly grains and beans). I

stored them in those 5 gallon ice cream buckets. I got them from ice

cream stores for $1 each. Right now I have lots of seeds yet I do

not freeze them. I know that I will use them within a year.

Fred

On 15.11.2010, at 18:42, Melody wrote:

> Okay, EW, no more freezing sprouts. From what you have said, I

> either store them in freezer or I store them on the shelf after

> they arrive and put them in the storage containers. I now understand.

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> And god forbid, I see anything flying around my house, I'm coming

> over to where you live, drag you to my house and you can kill them.

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> Melody

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> > When you take them back out of the freezer, there will be

> condensation caused by the seeds returning to room temperature.

> This moisture will not be good for your seeds. I know you have seen

> that before, but to see how it works,, put several ice cubes in a

> glass and set in on your kitchen sink. After a while, the glass

> will become frostie and soon there will be a puddle. That moisture

> will cause the seeds to want to sprout. Then what are you gonna do?

> If you put the in the freezer - leave them in the freezer until you

> want to sprout them. As fast as you use up seeds, I see no reason

> to freeze them.

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> > Okay, Melody got EW confused with the Pet guy. So is it okay if

> when I get my next delivery of the 5 lb cans of any seeds, that I

> put them in the containers they will be housed in, put in freezer

> (yeah I know that you don't, but I WILL HAVE PEACE OF MIND, LOL),

> and THEN, take them out of my freezer and keep on my lower shelf

> for storage.

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> > Please, Please, tell me I passed muster, oh Master Gardner!!!

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> > Melody

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[Guest guest]

Fred:

I wasn't storing them in my freezer TO STORE THEM. I was keeping them there

because I didn't want any bugs developing when I took them out. Now that our

dear Mr. EW has assured me that I don't have to freeze these things. (And I most

fervently hope he is right), then I shall do what he suggested and put in air

tight containers and store on my bottom sprouting shelf.

Sounds like a plan.

And like the A team Hannibal guy used to say

I LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER.

lol

melody

[Guest guest]

Another problem solved!

On 15.11.2010, at 19:16, Melody wrote:

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> Fred:

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> I wasn't storing them in my freezer TO STORE THEM. I was keeping

> them there because I didn't want any bugs developing when I took

> them out. Now that our dear Mr. EW has assured me that I don't have

> to freeze these things. (And I most fervently hope he is right),

> then I shall do what he suggested and put in air tight containers

> and store on my bottom sprouting shelf.

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> Sounds like a plan.

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> And like the A team Hannibal guy used to say

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> I LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER.

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> melody

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[Guest guest]

OK, Mel. Will the seeds get warm from the lights that you shine on your

sprouting shelf?

If so, not the place to store them. Think Cool and Dry. Thats what we teach to

new gardeners.

ew

Re: I have a question about storing my seeds

Fred:

I wasn't storing them in my freezer TO STORE THEM. I was keeping them there

because I didn't want any bugs developing when I took them out. Now that our

dear Mr. EW has assured me that I don't have to freeze these things. (And I most

fervently hope he is right), then I shall do what he suggested and put in air

tight containers and store on my bottom sprouting shelf.

Sounds like a plan.

And like the A team Hannibal guy used to say

I LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER.

lol

melody

[Guest guest]

Nope, the containers are on BOTTOM shelf. The trays, when I green them up, are

on the top two shelves. I have 5 shelves. The pole lamp has 3 lights. NONE OF

WHICH SHINE on the bottom shelf. All the lights are directed at the top two

shelves.

So Melody is good to go!!!

lol

Mel

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> OK, Mel. Will the seeds get warm from the lights that you shine on your

sprouting shelf?

> If so, not the place to store them. Think Cool and Dry. Thats what we teach to

new gardeners.

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> I wasn't storing them in my freezer TO STORE THEM. I was keeping them there

because I didn't want any bugs developing when I took them out. Now that our

dear Mr. EW has assured me that I don't have to freeze these things. (And I most

fervently hope he is right), then I shall do what he suggested and put in air

tight containers and store on my bottom sprouting shelf.

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> And like the A team Hannibal guy used to say

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> I LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER.

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[Guest guest]

I haven't tried this to see if it works or not but I've thought about it.

I love my Food Saver though it would be nice to have an option if I were

going to be without power for any length of time. Lorri (WA)

From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of n Rollings, PhD

Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 5:54 AM

Subject: Re: I have a question about storing my seeds

there is something called the " Pump n Seal Vacuum Sealer " that is popular in

raw food circles. I have no experience with it, but here is the

link:http://www.pump-n-seal.com/the food saver looks pretty cool. seems like

the one gadget I don't have. Happy Sunday,marion

You can also purchase the Food Saver from foodsaver.com. That is where I

purchased mine for around $150, and I love it.

Eve

[Guest guest]

Hi Melody,

You could use a straw and suck out the air, it won't be quite as effective

but it will work somewhat.

I also have the Reynolds thing and LOVE the bags for it. They are the best

vacuum sealing bags out there that I have found (the re-usable ones), I even

bought the attachment and tried the ones made by Food Saver - they totally

suck. I love the sealer and the regular bags but the zip lock ones are

awful. I was totally despondent when I found out they quit making them, but

have heart - they are now being made by/for Debbie Meyers

http://www.reynoldspkg.com/reynoldskitchens/handi_vac/en/info_page/where_to_

buy.asp

You can find them online at various places, just Google Debbie Meyer Vacuum

Bags. I noticed that eBay still has some of the Reynolds bags too.

Lorri (WA)

From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of Melody

Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 9:21 AM

Subject: Re: I have a question about storing my seeds

..I have watched all the tutorials about the PumpNSeal. Then it came to the

ziplock bag and the guy pulled out this tube thing and attached it and I

immediately said " why can't I just put a straw in the ziplock bag and suck

out the air??? "

...I used to have this Reynolds thing but they no loner make the bags for it.

That was a good vacuum sealer.

[Guest guest]

Wow, I must have been half asleep when I typed this – LOL

Lorri (WA)

From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of Lorri (WA)

Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 4:03 PM

Subject: RE: I have a question about storing my seeds

I haven’t problems with bug either, I just keep mine in a zip lock bag.

[Guest guest]

Lorri,Hey that was hysterical. Even funnier is I think I wouldn't have thought

twice about your original post if you hadn't sent the second commenting on it.My

ipod often " corrects " my spelling and word use, so sometimes if I don't pay

attention (or if I am not wearing my glasses) my emails omit whole words or

substitute things that don't make sense.good for a laugh though.