does curing affect seeds?

[twoguysupnorth]

i was wondering if some one had a for sure answer. the first time i grew i had several small plants and new nothing about curing, the seeds from them had a nearly 100% germination rate. the next time i harvested i had learned about curing and did it, but i left the seeds in the bud. i had lots of seeds, but the germination was terrible. about 20-30% if i was lucky. well i have used up my stash of seeds and got 6 to sprout this spring, my plants are seeded and i dont want to take the risk of fudging them up. whats the best way to harvest/store your seeds?

twoguysupnorth Reviewed by twoguysupnorth on 07-08-2007. does curing affect seeds? i was wondering if some one had a for sure answer. the first time i grew i had several small plants and new nothing about curing, the seeds from them had a nearly 100% germination rate. the next time i harvested i had learned about curing and did it, but i left the seeds in the bud. i had lots of seeds, but the germination was terrible. about 20-30% if i was lucky. well i have used up my stash of seeds and got 6 to sprout this spring, my plants are seeded and i dont want to take the risk of Rating: 5

[Tomthehippie]

Mostly likely the 2nd time round the seeds were immature and as a result germination rate was low. The beat way to store your seeds is in a fridge, in a box.

[twoguysupnorth]

hmmm, its possible. i just want to do it right this time.

[freewheelinfrank]

I keep my seeds in a pill bottle with rice added, to absorb any moisture, and place them in the refrigerator - will store for years like that - cool, dry, that's the key :thumbsup:

[stinkyattic]

The rice tip is a great one.
If you find that the curing process is reducing your germ rate, it's possible that your jars are in a place that gets a lot of heat... bad for the bud too.
Normal curing should NOT damage your seeds, don't worry.

[twoguysupnorth]

thanks for the tips guys. ill try rice, i also have kept them in old pill bottles. i guess i shouldnt worry about the curing affecting them then. ill also try to find a cooler spot, though i dont think it was too hot. in a closet in october but i did have it in the jars for a yr and a half before i ran out and i didnt pay attention to the temps. another short ? if i was attempting too freeze my buds and make hash would the short amount of time in there affect them much. i wouldnt think so since it wont be for long, and it would be dry sieved not bubble. ill pick most of the seeds out before, but im fairly sure i would miss some.

[psteve]

Allow me to add my two cents.
Proper dry curing should not affect your germination rate.
In fact it should help preserve their viability.
The only thing I would add to what's been explained above, is...
keep them in a dark place.
Cool, Dry, Dark.
Freezing is ok if you plan to use them soon, however it can affect long term viability.

[the image reaper]

don't freeze your seeds, unless you are positive, that they have fully dried, otherwise, they can burst ... put them in a container with some rice, and keep in the fridge, they can 'keep' for years like that ... :smokin:

[twoguysupnorth]

i wasnt saying i would keep them in the freezer, just for the hour before trying to screen the buds(to help with the trichomes coming off) like i said, i can pick through but i would like to pick the seeds out after so i could catch all of the little resiny seed coverings. ok though, making a little bit of hash isnt as important as saving the seeds. thanks guys(and girls).

[stinkyattic]

I'd pick seeds FIRST.
A dental pick works fabulously to poke seeds out without disturbing the buds or trichs too much.