In regards to storing seeds inside a film canister or other plastic container, with dessicant/rice:
1) Does it need to be in the freezer/fridge, or will any dark place do? Does it have to be cold?
and
2) Can I keep the seeds in the plastic baggies they came in? Got 3 different kinds, don't want to have 3 containers all full of rice in the freezer...I'd rather just put the 3 baggies in a plastic container, toss in some rice and some dessicant pouches, and put that single item in the fridge/freezer. That cool?
Also, how long do seeds store just sitting in their baggies, in the closet?