What is the maximum temperature seeds can be stored?

A customer has a question or concerns and I hope we can get some opinions on it, thanks

“What is the maximum temperature seeds can be stored (i.e. 100 degrees Fahrenheit?)”

I don’t think you’re going to get a scientific, rock solid answer to this. I can tell you there’s going to be an inverse relationship between storage temps (and other conditions) and longevity.

I store my seeds in a dark place, in an airtight container with a little rice in it to act as a desiccant. The temps in my neck of the woods rarely exceed 90F. For a couple of years the germination rate is near 100%, after about 5 years it drops to under 50%. Beyond that I usually just chuck them out.

A quick Google or other search engine search for something like “seed storage temperatures” should give you plenty to read.

I hope this helps some.

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Wouldn’t storing them with desiccant suck the natural moisture from the germ of the seeds themselves?

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Well, it never has seemed to be a problem. Maybe an actual desiccant instead of rice would be a problem.