Limited edition seeds and plants are a great way to show off and preserve your favorite plants. While some plants are rare, others can be found in limited numbers, making them truly special and unique.
In order to properly preserve your limited edition seeds, it is important to know what type of plant you have and how to best care for it. One way to save money and keep your seeds in tip-top condition is to purchase the seeds from reputable breeders who specialize in these types of plants. While many breeders will not sell their own strains, you may be able to find breeders on the internet that will sell you their seeds.
If you plan on keeping the plants indoors or in a seed bank for the long term, make sure they are kept in good conditions to keep them viable and disease free. The soil should be kept moist but not overly wet, as moisture can encourage the growth of harmful bacteria and fungus.
You should also make sure that seed banks are properly maintained to prevent any damage from occurring to the seed stocks. Many times these companies have staff that are specially trained to properly maintain the seed stocks. If this is the case, you should check with the staff of the company you purchased the seeds from to see if they have the staff necessary to properly care for the stocks.
If you are purchasing seeds from a private breeder, make sure they are well cared for and that they are compatible with the seed stock you have selected. If you do not feel confident about the seed stock, ask your breeder to send you a sample of the plants in question, so you can test to see which ones you will be best suited to grow and keep for the rest of your life.
One way to properly care for the limited edition seeds you purchase from a private breeder is to keep the seed bank in a humidity controlled environment. The best way to do this is with an air conditioner or dehumidifier. This will ensure the seed stocks stay healthy and do not become infected.
There are also some seeds that will not be used again, such as those from a specific season or location. Make sure the seed stocks from this time frame are properly handled before you use them again. Do not waste valuable seed by trying to re-grow seeds from another season. This can be a very costly mistake, and you may end up having to buy more seed stock, as you try to re-grow seeds from a previous season that has gone to seed.
Remember, seed stocks are special and fragile. They are meant to be nurtured and preserved, not used over again.
When buying limited edition seeds, there are some people that will wait a long time to grow their own. If you are one of these people, it may be best to wait until next year to grow the seeds. When growing your own, it can take a few years to grow enough to start harvesting, and if you wait a few years, your harvest may never be able to mature completely.
If you are growing the seeds from a limited season, it is best to grow only a small amount each year. If you were to attempt to harvest a large amount every year, it would be very costly. It is also advisable to wait until the seed has grown to its full potential, before harvesting them.
Another thing to remember is to never ever save seed from a season. Never try to reuse seed from a previous year, as it will be useless to you.
To learn more about how to properly care for your limited edition seeds, check out the information provided on the website by your favorite seed bank. You will find many useful tips and advice that you can use to properly take care of your seeds, preventing them from becoming obsolete and destroying your harvest.