EPISODE · Feb 27, 2020 · 2 MIN

Extending the Longevity of Seeds

from Two Minutes in the Garden: Gardening Tips, Science, Myths · host Empress of Dirt

There have been seeds that remained viable after more than 1,000 years, but we're usually happy with 5 or 6. How can we extend the life of seeds?READ THE LATEST from Empress of Dirt: Germination Trick for Stubborn Delphinium Seeds

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 27, 2020

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

What this episode covers

There have been seeds that remained viable after more than 1,000 years, but we're usually happy with 5 or 6. How can we extend the life of seeds?

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

Extending the Longevity of Seeds

0:00 2:53

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

#201 The myth of being prepared for every eventuality: how hoarding can make us less ready for emergencies

Oct 17, 2025 ·32m

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Two Minutes in the Garden: Gardening Tips, Science, Myths?

This episode is 2 minutes long.

When was this Two Minutes in the Garden: Gardening Tips, Science, Myths episode published?

This episode was published on February 27, 2020.

Can I download this Two Minutes in the Garden: Gardening Tips, Science, Myths episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!