The Seed Collectors Thread

MonsterDrank

MonsterDrank

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MojoRizing said:
Posted this in the Bodhi thread but seems appropriate to post here as well.

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with all that money spent on genetics.. I'd recommend you move the seeds to geocache vials packed with rice or silica beads..jar those up and keep in a small mini fridge.. keep those genetics alive for many many years, or decades.

Sitting in the original packs in a tote like that..you are shortening the life/viability of the seed as it remains active in a non dormant state.

any questions.. just ask.
 
MojoRizing

MojoRizing

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MonsterDrank said:
with all that money spent on genetics.. I'd recommend you move the seeds to geocache vials packed with rice or silica beads..jar those up and keep in a small mini fridge.. keep those genetics alive for many many years, or decades.

Sitting in the original packs in a tote like that..you are shortening the life/viability of the seed as it remains active in a non dormant state.

any questions.. just ask.
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Awesome advice......which I will be taking. Some questions.

#1 Are these the types of vials you are referring to? http://www.amazon.com/100-Graduated-plastic-Microcentrifuge-Geocaching/dp/B00UH8V842/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1446336061&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=plastic vials geocaching

#2 Does rice work just as well as the silica beads or is one preferred over the other?

#3 Should I vacuum seal the jar before it goes into the fridge?

#4 Refrigerator or freezer better for long term storage?
 
D_Urbmon

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I've seen people use rice before but I'd be worried about introducing spores or pathogens from the rice. Am I just trippin or is that a legit worry?
 
MonsterDrank

MonsterDrank

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MojoRizing said:
Awesome advice......which I will be taking. Some questions.

#1 Are these the types of vials you are referring to? http://www.amazon.com/100-Graduated-plastic-Microcentrifuge-Geocaching/dp/B00UH8V842/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1446336061&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=plastic vials geocaching

#2 Does rice work just as well as the silica beads or is one preferred over the other?

#3 Should I vacuum seal the jar before it goes into the fridge?

#4 Refrigerator or freezer better for long term storage?
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yes on the vials..a lot cheaper on ebay. <--link

i thought mine were 1ml but i looked.. they are 1.5ml.. perfect size

silica beads last a lot longer. rice i would change, swap outta the vials once a year.
look for silica gel desiccant beads that are "Indicating"

no vacuum seal is necessary.
 
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MojoRizing

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Holy crap HellRaizer30 thats impressive! For long term storage is the freezer preferred over the fridge or vice versa? I have seen some information out there that says not to put seeds in the freezer because it will cause cellular damage when the water inside the cell freezes. This seems to make sense but then again just as many people say they have kept seeds in the freezer for 10+ years that are still viable.
 
MonsterDrank

MonsterDrank

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MojoRizing said:
Holy crap HellRaizer30 thats impressive! For long term storage is the freezer preferred over the fridge or vice versa? I have seen some information out there that says not to put seeds in the freezer because it will cause cellular damage when the water inside the cell freezes. This seems to make sense but then again just as many people say they have kept seeds in the freezer for 10+ years that are still viable.
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you can store seeds in the "fridge" using the above method and they'll still be viable in 10+ years.
freezing is not necessary.
 
D_Urbmon

D_Urbmon

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hellraizer30 said:
That box holds 100 strains in each vial. Most vials are filled with x2 packs in each
This is one of 8 boxes i have put together for the future against monsanto. Maybe it will make a difference maybe not. But my circle of friends and family will have a fighting chance to grow quality meds with zero GMO
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You da man. I've only dreamed of doing this. wish I had the funds.


For now I just do my own pollen chucks, building a collection rather than buying one. May not be as good but it's a start.
 
MonsterDrank

MonsterDrank

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hellraizer30 said:
We make our own to! But we are always looking outside the box!
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its satisfying isn't it?

i can't wait to dust that A11g later on this week with the LBL pollen. psyched to grow those too!

outside the box is a lot more expensive sometimes but the hybrids that have come out the past few years and the new vendors and breeders that popped up outta nowhere.. its great! there's never been a better time to be a grower than right now.
 
Joedank

Joedank

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MonsterDrank said:
its satisfying isn't it?

i can't wait to dust that A11g later on this week with the LBL pollen. psyched to grow those too!

outside the box is a lot more expensive sometimes but the hybrids that have come out the past few years and the new vendors and breeders that popped up outta nowhere.. its great! there's never been a better time to be a grower than right now.
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mr soul has said on breedbay thread he will release 40 a-11 beans from the '98 release :)
thought you should know if you dont already
 
MojoRizing

MojoRizing

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hellraizer30 said:
That box holds 100 strains in each vial. Most vials are filled with x2 packs in each
This is one of 8 boxes i have put together for the future against monsanto. Maybe it will make a difference maybe not. But my circle of friends and family will have a fighting chance to grow quality meds with zero GMO
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Where did you get those vials and plastic storage box at if I may ask? I looked on Amazon and found the vials but nothing like the box with the perfect sized compartments.
 
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