That explained it, they were dried up and dead. I should of known better than to use seeds found on a shelf in my garage hoard. I knew they were old, but did not think THAT old.
I gave up on them and decided to try again after picking up fresh seeds later this weekend.
But, just this morning, I've discovered they're actually LIVING DEAD SEEDS!
Wu-hoo! Pumpkin action! We started 'Baby Boo' pumpkins... our first attempt ever so we'll see how it goes (3/12 of those have sprouted so far). I did plant a few 'ancient' Canary Creeper seeds from our neighbour and 2/6 of those sprouted... always a bonus! :)
ReplyDeleteSeeds are amazing things. In the right conditions they can last a long time. When they start craving the brains of other plants, that's when you need to start worrying.
ReplyDeleteI did some research and learned most seeds will last many, many years as long as they are stored in a dark,cool and dry place.
DeleteAnd interestingly, the same goes for zombie storage.
The Sprouting Dead!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL... good one.
DeleteQuick! Grab a shotgun! Don't let 'em bite you! Where's Devin!? Don't let them get Devin! Oh, the horror! AHHH!!! They're tunneling under the house!
ReplyDeleteLOL. I'm quarantined that part of the garden.
DeleteYou've got your grandmother's green thumb it seems.
ReplyDeleteMaybe, but the green thumb I have seems to be very moody, and decides when IT wants to work from year to year.
DeleteDark, cool & dry ya say?? I will now store my seeds in my undies.
ReplyDeleteI tried that one year, but what I grew from those seeds, were... were...
DeleteNevermind, I forgot, my psychiatrist said I shouldn't recall the horror, not ever.