Hi all,
Summary: I’ve had this fertiliser and these seeds in my garage since last year. Are they still viable?
Context:
I’m asking because I planted the seeds over a week ago and haven't seen any growth yet. I’m considering buying new grass seed, but I’d like to apply fertiliser first. Do I need to buy a fresh one, or can I still use the old one?
I've also heard that seeds need to be kept in a cold, dark place with steady temperatures to remain viable. Since mine were in the garage, they’ve been exposed to seasonal temperature swings. Does this fluctuation mean the seeds are likely "done", or could they have survived?
To test their viability, I read about the "water float test". However, I also heard it isn't very reliable since some seeds naturally float, which makes sense, and almost all of mine did exactly that.
I’m currently trying the wet paper towel test; I’ve placed the seeds in a sealed plastic container and am waiting a week to see if they germinate.
Many thanks!