About Lesson
Seed storing
- Seeds should be normally stored in relatively dry condition at low temperature
- Some seeds should be sown immediately after extraction (Citrus)
- Other must be kept for sometimes depending upon the kind of plant
- Seeds of most plant retain their viability longer when stored at a relatively low then at a high temperature
- Hence, store the seeds in dry, cool place
- If exported to damp atmosphere, even after through drying seeds absorb moisture and rapidly deteriorate
- Some seeds like apple, stone fruit loose viability if dried after harvest
- They require to be kept moist and exposed to cold or freezing temperature, known as stratification to after ripen dormant and to modify seed coverings