I found that old seed has reduced germination and some seedlings struggle but all of those that germinate and start to grow normally do just as well as fresh seeds.
That's been my experience.
Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
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Arthur 1 - That was the sort of logic I wondered applied. But then extending the logic, a seed is a sealed unit so content is in stasis! Getting too deep now - I think I'll sow old and new seed side by side and see what happens!
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2. I will try that. I usually edit the quote before trying to type my comments.
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Arthur 1 - That was the sort of logic I wondered applied. But then extending the logic, a seed is a sealed unit so content is in stasis! Getting too deep now - I think I'll sow old and new seed side by side and see what happens!