Climate change, political unrest, habitat loss and a host of other issues have some of us turning to thoughts of survival planning. You don’t have to be a conspiracy theorist or hermit for knowledge about saving and planning an emergency kit. For gardeners, survival seed storage is not only a future food source in cases of dire need but also a good way to perpetuate and continue a favorite heirloom plant. Heirloom emergency survival seeds need to be properly prepared and stored to be of any use down the line.
Key Takeaways:
- Survival seed vault storage is about more than creating future crops
- Choose only plants that flourish under most conditions and are heirlooms. Your emergency seed vault should have enough seed to start next year’s crop and still have some seed left over
- Seeds need to be kept in a dry location, preferably where it is cool. Seeds should be stored where the temperature is 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 C.) or less. Use moisture proof containers and avoid exposing seed to light.
“For gardeners, survival seed storage is not only a future food source in cases of dire need but also a good way to perpetuate and continue a favorite heirloom plant.”
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/survival-seed-vault-information.htm