Do you have to dry the seeds?
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Dry the seeds if you want to keep seeds until next season. If you want to plant right away drying is not necessary. Place seeds in an air tight container and store in refrigerator or freezer. Freezer is best.
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No. Most of all seeds are to oily and clogs up the mechanism. Better to use a coffee grinder for seeds
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I placed mine in a plastic rectangle tray to make it easier to water them. They made for seed germination so they need to be kept moist and warm. They will stand-up alone, but will dry-out quickly if exposed to wind/breeze or warm temperatures constantly. It's best to put them in sometime and keep just a little water in the bottom to maintain moisture.
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I store seeds in dry cool place with no sun, and they are good until gone. I stock 2 different varietes and use 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoon per batch once a week. My Amazon history shows I reorder every 3-4 months.
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Yes. I keep my seeds in the freezer in air tight bags and have had some last for over 8 years!
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No!! They are fully dried and do not need refrigeration, at any time while they are in the dry state. Once you add water and re-hydrating them yes they need to be refrigeration.
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You are supposed to let seeds soak initially for a certain number of hours (approx 8-12 hrs depending on seed type). After soak to drain and rinse seeds. Most seeds require them to be rinsed and drained 2 times a day until they fully sprout. They should not be left in standing water and should be drained well after rinsing, so there should be no water left in the jar to drain out. There are some good youtube videos if you need further instruction. Hope this helps
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Hi Kathryn:I just rinse the seeds off before the initial soaking. I believe they are organic, so they should be fine.But contact The Sprout House if you are worried.Best,Sarah
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It is better to store seeds covered in the refrigerator with desiccant packets to absorb moisture. That is what I learned in master gardeners class.
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No no need until they germinate. Just don't let them dry that's all. Keep spraying them once germinated.Basically keep them moist.
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The seeds are not salted, they are raw, untoasted seeds that have the outer hull removed, nothing else. You can toast them yourself in a skillet on med heat, stur constantly until they turn light brown. Add your own salt, if you wish. I use himalayan salt.
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Hi Kathryn: I just rinse the seeds off before the initial soaking. I believe they are organic, so they should be fine. But contact The Sprout House if you are worried. Best, Sarah
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I did not wash or rinse my seeds, and have had no ill-effects. If it makes your feel better to do so, then wash to your hearts content.
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I reuse mine all the time. It is a plastic material so it doesnt retain the moisture. Perfect for starting your seeds indoors.
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Yes! the seeds do get wet. But they advertised that it dries faster being in this ball. i have let it dwindle down to almost empty and I live in Kansas, we have been having rain and hail and tornado type weather so it's been wet over and over and the birds still come eat from it. this is the first time it has emptied since I bought it
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Yes, you can...but they are much better toasted. I don't use any oil or salt. Place all seeds on the large skillet and it takes only about 5 min. on the medium-high heat with constant stirring.
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They are air dried in the pits at low heat and then shelled. Does that info help? I have not tried to sprout them.