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As you browse through the seed catalogs and try to decide what seeds you want to order, remember to inventory the seeds you already have on hand. If vegetable or flower seeds are a few years old, you might wonder if they are still any good. If you have seeds to spare, you can do a germination test.Count out a least 10 seeds � more if you have plenty of that variety. Lightly dampen a paper towel and lay the seeds on it. Roll up the towel and place it in a plastic bag. Put it in a warm location. Check your towel every day for moisture and for germination. It may take 3 days to 3 weeks, depending on the type of seed and how strong they are. When you think all have germinated that are going to, count them so you can calculate the percentage of seeds that germinated. If more than half sprouted you may choose to plant them at a denser rate to compensate for the germination rate. If less than half of the seeds germinated you may want to replace them with fresh seeds. For more information, call Buncombe County Cooperative Extension at 828-255-5522. (Image provided by Buncombe County.)
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