what is the expiration date on these seeds?
1885981
Seeds don't really have an expiration date. If you keep seeds in a cool, dry, dark place they'll keep for ~100% of expected yield for 4-5 years. Yield/germination will then decrease ~10%/yr. after that with most heirloom stuff. Sometimes it's better, sometimes far worse. There's not really a way to put a number on mother nature.
1369716
It depends on where you get them. I have gotten mine from Amazon and they have a shelf life of more than a year. Expiration date is printed on the bottom of the container.
30060
No I don't see an expiration date. But if they are sealed and in a cool place they should last a long time.
319604
The package I received has an expriation year 2012. I will be using it this spring 2014 when I plant. I am not concerned since the packages are well sealed and kept in a cool basement. I expect the spores to store well as packaged. I can respond better at a later date on how things turn out.
1616922
I just checked a bag of sunflower seed from an order in May 2014 and found the "sell by" date to be May 2015, a year later. That was "sale by" which means the expiration date or "use by" date should be at least 3 months after that. I can't say how fresh they would be by May 2015 because my 4-pack only lasts about 3 months, totally fresh at the end of that time. These sunflower seed are so very good, I use them in everything from yogurt to cereal to salads to pancakes. Tonight I pan grilled fish fillets in butter and added the sunflower seed to the butter along with my spices before adding the fish. When I flipped the fish over to cook the other side, the already cooked side was covered in browned garlic, spices and sunflower seed. It was wonderful! Believe me, a 4-pack will be used long before any staleness shows up.
75771
The last ones they sent me expire Sept. 2015. I eat oatmeal everyday and I use it for baking so I use it up in a couple of months.
1226567
The seeds probably last up to 2- years in a cool,dry place, like most live seeds. They last longer in the fridge, not freezer. The sprouts last a few days in the refrigerator. I always continue to rinse them at least once a day. They begin to wilt in when they get old. It's similar to keeping lettuce, with a little longer shelf life if you keep them rinsed, maybe up to 5 days.
60514
Sorry. I only used these the once and I didn't check for an expiry date. I've since switched to a brand carried by my local Whole Foods store, which is about the same thing. Did you check the bottom of the bottle? It may be there. Sorry I can't help you better.
419073
I finished them quite a while ago - they usually print an expiration date on the box, which I already threw away. Sorry I can't be of assistance.
1123288
I have a expiration date of 04/2014. So they are still good for a while. You should get them used up by than.
992524
I would guess they are either the dates made or the expiration dates... talk to the company.
675239
You would be better asking the seller. I bought these awhile ago, and mine weren't expired. Sorry
710565
The expiration date on the ones I bought was December 2013. They will be gone long before that and I will have bought more from this source. Good luck!
1933745
I ordered this in July or August of 2012. I don't have any left now, so I can't tell you the expiration date. I know they were fresh when we used them for a bridal shower. It was packaged very well - but the shipping was very expensive.
778216
I dont remember but they weren't expired. I've ordered more than once and all were prior to expiration.
623090
Stored properly, they should be viable for two years for sure, perhaps three. If you just leave them in a cupboard, I'd guess 8 months. If you are looking for doomsday storage, there is proper equipment for long-term seed storage, but I know nothing about that.
903186
They are all over a year away. I get the individually packaged portions. Since I use these everyday I don't worry about the expiration date.