Hi, Cathy. If you are unsure about the viability of your seeds, you can test them. Place 10 of the seeds on a damp paper towel, fold it up, and place it in a plastic bag. Put the bag in a warm spot and check after a week or so to see if any of the seeds have sprouted. If 2 out of 10 germinate, that means a germination rate of about 20%—not good. If 8 out of 10 germinate, that means 80%—go ahead and plant them!
Hi, Cathy. If you are unsure about the viability of your seeds, you can test them. Place 10 of the seeds on a damp paper towel, fold it up, and place it in a plastic bag. Put the bag in a warm spot and check after a week or so to see if any of the seeds have sprouted. If 2 out of 10 germinate, that means a germination rate of about 20%—not good. If 8 out of 10 germinate, that means 80%—go ahead and plant them!