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.
psteve Reviewed by psteve on . 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