How long do seeds last?

On the back of every one of our seed packs you will find the current "packed for year" information. Although we normally remove in November all remaining seeds packed for the current year, due to the higher demand for seeds this year we want to make as much viable seed available to our customers as we can—without unnecessary waste. 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 hold their germ and grow just fine next year. When kept in cool, dry conditions most seeds will maintain their viability for multiple years.

Packed-for-2021 seeds will appear by the end of the year as we move through the remaining supply for 2020. 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?