Seed Storage

The keeping of seeds to maintain their viability and future germination potential. Seeds can be stored in various ways, including natural dry storage, being packaged in bags, which are then kept in a dry location (for example a storage shed or building of various construction materials), in cool conditions. This is probably the most common storage method used by grounds managers. Most grass seed stored in this way would want to be used within 12-months as the germination and establishment potential of the grass seed will decrease significantly over time.

Other methods which might be used on an industrial scale or for research purposes are the use of seed banks; frozen storage; refrigerated storage or controlled atmosphere situations such as in rooms or containers.