Seeds Last: A Few Words on Fall-Sold Seeds

On the back of each our seed packs you will find the year for which the seed is packed. Usually, by November, we remove from our inventory any remaining seed packs that are labeled for the current year. We do this to focus on preparing our inventory for the next year. However, due to the higher demand for seeds this year, we want to make as much viable seed available to our customers as we can.

Seeds labeled "Packed for 2020" are guaranteed to grow if planted before the end of the year (in climates that permit fall and winter growing). Although we cannot guarantee seeds labeled as "Packed for 2020" for the 2021 year, they remain "shelf-legal" until the end of the year—and the vast majority of them will remain viable into next year. When kept in cool, dry conditions, most seeds maintain good germination rates for multiple years.

As our germination testing continues, "Packed for 2021" seeds will continue appearing. At the start of the new year, any remaining seeds available only as "Packed for 2020" stock will be taken offline until a satisfactory germination test is complete on that lot.

To learn more, check out our short blog post on seed longevity here: How Long Do Seeds Last?