How to Organize Garden Seeds

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Organizing seed packets helps with garden planning and efficient planting. Organizing garden seeds is necessary for gardeners with many seed packets and can be beneficial for gardeners with just a few seeds. Gardener Scott demonstrates and discusses a number of different ways to organize garden seeds. (Video#127)
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@mancavegamingandgardening9901 4 года назад

A little overboard? The wife saw my Baker Creek receipt, now I'm googling how to properly insulate a dog house, its cold out here in WI!

@karenlatham4053 4 года назад

Lol! every time I order more seeds I tell my husband how much I'm saving him by not buying plants from the big box store or a nursery lol.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Maybe you can use the seed packets as extra insulation.

@mancavegamingandgardening9901 4 года назад

@@GardenerScott Practical, and decorative- I like your style!

@TalkingThreadsMedia 4 года назад

All those seeds? -- just means you are helping with future grocery shopping! 😜 Kate

@t.lalloyd2100 2 года назад

😂😂😂

@DayTrader__ Год назад

Hi, I’m Gardner Scott. 😂 I can’t tell you or count how many times I’ve heard him say that! And every time I always learn at least something!! Thank You “Gardner Scott”. 😂. 😉

@DragonflyArtz1 4 года назад

I like this video because over the years I've collected seeds in so many containers. I have some in folded up paper towels, sandwich bags, envelopes...even some I still have on coffee filters (from collection of seed) that need to be stored. I have a Dollar Store Fabric Box hat I have quickly out grown. So I have little stashes of seeds everywhere. And that is no way to be organized! I couldn't find some seeds at all last year. I have them now. And I also have a collection of empty seed packets that did well for me, that I'd like to grow again. I love collecting seeds! Now I need to get organized! You gave me some really good ideas! Thank you!

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Great! I'm glad to help. 👍

@annegranger6667 4 года назад

I use binders as well. Found 4 pocket and larger 2 pocket clear plastic inserts on Amazon. The 4 pocket inserts are perfect for standard seed packets. and the larger 2 pocket inserts work great for over sized, such as seed collection packets. I use 2 1 1/2 inch binders. One for cool season and the other for warm season seeds.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Good suggestion. Thanks.

@digsindirt4490 3 года назад

Great idea!

@moodieslog 2 года назад

Another advantage for the platic boxes, either simple ones or photo saving type, I believe is that you can add silica pouches to keep the moisture at bay. I save those pouches from shoe boxes or other things I buy, but since last year, I have a few 3D printers, and, because the plastic filaments need to be kept dry, I purchased silica beads in bulk. They change blue in color as they absorb moisture, and, if they become saturated, I can put them in the oven until they dry out and become orange again

@marlonw5053 Год назад

LOL I've had every problem you described, plus one more. Rats got in and ate some seeds, and others they took the whole bag / packet, chewed it up, and then buried it in an unsed tree pot. Went to reuse the dirt as a seed starter, and got all kinds of things sprouting up! I once had the small plastic box you started with, with small mail envelopes, with the latin name at the top corner, all alphabetically organized. Great for archiving 200 common and rare seed packets, bad for planning a garden. Switched to boxes, also forgot / lost / dropped / spilled seeds constantly. Finally settled on plastic drawers based on purpose categories. Small flat-file drawers for herbs, squash, lettuce, brassicas, melons, witch's garden, ornamentals, misc, and a "what to plant next", and large set of drawers for survival bulk seeds like beans, cereals, and bulk root vegetables. The rare / unusual seed archive still stays in the latin labeled envelopes in the plastic boxes, but the common active garden seed goes in the easy drawers. So much better.

@plumeria50 2 года назад

Holy moly.... I was starting to think I was the only one who has this obsession with seeds. I seriously think I'm a seed hoarder. I can't possibly use all these seeds. Thanks for the ideas. I'm going to go with the binder idea.

@Dee.C 4 года назад

I have a recipe card file , one that once held my grandmother's recipes that I now have laminated and in a binder. LOL . The card file is perfect size for the seed packs.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Great idea.

@sarahcrossen550 4 года назад

I repurposed a large binder and am organizing my seeds in trading card pocket sheets. I have a small basswood box with a magnetic closure that I’m using for my bulkier packets. They’re currently organized by Edible/Fruiting, Herb, and Ornamental, and the edibles will eventually be sorted into Cool Weather and Warm Weather crops. I have a spreadsheet to keep my planting info on, so I’ll be able to easily refer back to it without dragging a bunch of seeds packets out.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

That sounds like a good system. Thanks for sharing.

@Karen-ip8qk 4 года назад

I use a plastic pocket file for monthly checks. It has 12 tabs. For example, I use one file for tomatoes, one for squash, one for peppers, etc. I have an extra refrigerator so I store the seed files in the vegetable bin. The seeds will last much longer if kept cold.

@PopleBackyardFarm 4 года назад

Great information especially as more and more people are collecting seeds. I would love to see more videos on this Scott on how to organize everything.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Thanks. Expect more videos in the future.

@onezlaughlin6485 2 года назад

Just got 1460 vegetable seed packs I need to organize this helps. Thanks for the ideas

@stephenmoberg8807 3 года назад

I’ve ordered a photo storage plastic unit with 16 - 4x6 units. I know the difference between spring and summer plantings so I’ll do it alphabetically. Thanks for the video

@OakKnobFarm 4 года назад

I love your custom cardboard trays for seeds. I use recycled Amazon boxes for storage because they are consistent sizes that stack very neatly. One idea: instead of tape for the dividers, I have an idea for a more "solid" solution. Cut the dividers 2" too long, and bend a flap on each end. Use some simple white glue, and a few clothespins as clamps. I bet the box would last YEARS... instead of worrying about the tape failing. You Must label them clearly, so, like you mention, they don't get lost. BUT!!!! We now have a plastic system like you show at 13:00... so it's a thought experiment, I guess!

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Good suggestion to use glue. Thanks.

@nappynew 4 года назад

I just ordered my organizer box you mentioned but I got the colored ones to get free shipping. Can’t wait to get it and get organized. Thanks for the video.

@lindapertusati7990 4 года назад

I have been using 3 of those photo storage cases for several years to organize all my seeds. It is a great way of keeping them organized by type.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing that it works.

@mermaidwe2743 4 года назад

I keep mine in an old CD/DVD holder. Easy to carry and flip through. I removed it from my donate bin. It holds 80+, i have a smaller one for my flower seeds. They were both free.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

That's great. I used an old holder like that for years until the plastic hinge on the top broke off.

@mermaidwe2743 4 года назад

@@GardenerScott kool mine has a zipper around it and each slot holds 4 packs 2 front 2 back. Free works for me. i tried plastic page protectors. They seemed too big and i remembered the cd holder in the donate box. Works for now.

@portiaholliday8741 4 года назад

The photo index works best for me. I planted (7) different Brussels today. . I am planting Nardello's tomorrow.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

I'm jealous of your planting.

@portiaholliday8741 4 года назад

@@GardenerScott I am only planting Brussels, Watermelons, and a few Nardello's. I will throw in a few sunflowers but that's it. I am staying on not being overwhelmed.

@dianekilbourne5734 4 года назад

I think I will use the plastic sheets but I will use the ones specifically for photos. Thank you for the idea. I also went a little overboard this year.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

You're welcome, Diane.

@ejfishes7610 3 года назад

I worked on this very project this weekend for the very reasons you mentioned in your video. Appreciate you sharing!

@itsallaboutlight 3 года назад

I bought plastic cd storage containers (15"x6.5"x6.5") and made ABC dividers. I bought them at staples. I have one for veggies, one for flowers and one for labels. I think I like your large container that has individual boxes but not willing to toss out my investment. I already tried coupon storage things and index card storage containers. The boxes I got are working well. They were around $12 each.

@ΑΓΑΘΩ.ΕΜΜΕΝΑΙ 2 года назад

Another great video! Sooo many people benefit from this video! I was tired to search for losted seeds! I never find them when I need them!

@Neldidellavittoria 4 года назад

My word, how many seed packets! And I thought I'd been binge-buying when I brought home twelve packets one day, hahah. I don't have more than thirty or forty, so I keep them all in one box and there's no danger of misplacing it or forgetting about it. I use a cardboard box, as I'm trying to reduce on plastic whenever I can. I store them by starting month, whether they are bought or picked by myself. So each month I can go and look what I have available for sowing and do those.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

That's a good way to organize. Thanks for sharing.

@jolenesgarden6619 4 года назад

I currently have mine divided into 4 containers. 2 plastic shoe boxes, one for heat loving plants the other for cool, and 2 decorative photo boxes, one for flowers, the other for herbs. I would like to consolidate them more, and was thinking the clear photo storage container would be great for most of them. I think you can buy those at Jo-Ann's craft stores, probably others as well.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

The photo storage just might be your answer.

@julietrimarchi5991 4 года назад

I use the plastic tote with smaller bins that you showed. I number by beds and then number the smaller compartments so they are organized by what goes in which bed. I like the idea of organizing by planting timing, maybe I’ll combine the two ideas. Some beds get multiple plantings over the season.. I probably need another tote! So many seeds this year!

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Numbering sounds like another great way to organize. Thanks, Julie.

@ecologytoday 4 года назад

My seed storage involves 5 separate plastic latch totes such as the one you showed, but they are the width and height of a large seed package plus about 5 inches long. Each mini tote is transparent have a different colour as accent and I separate packages inside with vertical index cards with seed type. Add a desiccant (especially at the end of the season for saved seeds) and you have a flexible, inexpensive and portable seed organization system.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Good ideas. Thanks.

@LeafGreenLPs 4 года назад

I love the photo case for seed storage! It's a fantastic way to organize with how compartmentalized it is, and seed packets fit amazingly well in them.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

It was a nice discovery.

@lindadavidson2237 4 года назад

Mine are just shoved in a huge mailing packet, except for the ones that are in an old coffee can. Thanks for this - I obviously need a better system. :)

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

You're welcome. Hope it helps.

@TalkingThreadsMedia 4 года назад

-- and MORE seeds!!! 😜 🤣 Kate

@tatianka30006 4 года назад

that big plastic bin with separate storage containers looks really great!! This year I upgraded from a small cardboard box to three pretty storage boxes (the ones you can find at Michael's Crafts and JoAnn Fabrics) - one for veggies (a large one), one for herbs and one for flowers. I usually organize in the order of sowing front to back (from earliest sow dates to latest, starting with stuff like peppers and tomatoes that need to be started indoors, then peas and radish for outdoors, etc.), with a small divider for what's already been sown. And I also keep empty packets for reference and to remember to order more for next season. I appreciate that you reply to comments! Especially since you've been doing RU-vid for so long and you still take the time to respond. I don't have any gardener friends, so it feels extra special to be able to connect with people who are passionate about gardening!

@wendysgarden4283 4 года назад

I know what you mean! No one IRL I know can talk about gardening for as long as I want to. :D

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

I like the organization of your system, Tatiana. Thanks for sharing. (And I'm glad to respond)

@kimberlycowger9909 3 года назад

I'm planning to organize by location. I have two garden beds, and two flower beds. I am going to integrate my garden with some flowers as well, to bring the bees and butterflies into the garden (or rather, give them more incentive to pollinate my garden) so I am going to separate my garden and flower seeds from my flowerbed seeds, and further break them down by time to plant/start seedlings.

@the_dugster 4 года назад

If you fold a seed packet in half it'll fit perfectly in a Magic or baseball card binder page and still show the name.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Thanks for the suggestion.

@qstarke 4 года назад

They also make oversized card/postcard binder pages (4 pockets per page)

@brendacarroll6833 4 года назад

Have 3 plastic photo boxes that have 16 individual cases within, order off Amazon, they work great but need more too, yes went nuts this year ordering seeds. Really like the binder idea good stuff!

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Thanks!

@karanseraph 4 года назад

I had previously used some wooden recipe-card-style boxes, but I neglected to give them a waterproof finish and they got really weathered when I had them outdoors with me in the garden. I then switched to some plastic containers that are often marketed for storing and pouring bird seed. The shape is not ideal, but the handles enable me to easily carry in one hand when taking garden tools inside or outside and they aren't going to let water in or blow away when outside. I like the custom cardboard box for storage. It would be possible, if one wishes, to dress it up with some paint or decoupage. Mod Podge would add some strength and water resistance.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Good thinking. A decoupage seed box would look great.

@wendysgarden4283 4 года назад

1 plastic shoebox, six cardboard dividers labeled: spring seed start indoors, spring direct sow, summer seed start indoors, summer direct sow, herbs, and flowers. ("Seed start indoors" is indicated by a little house icon.) Alpha by veg name within those categories, and tomato varieties are alphabetized within tomatoes. I also have a 4 x 6 index card at the front with my key for seed starting indoors in there, with just four dates and what I start on those dates. Compared to a lot of youtube gardeners, I don't overbuy seeds. Compared to "normal" people, I guess I do because when I told a neighbor I'd "only" ordered 18 seed packets online this year, I got a very strange look. lol. I won't mention to her the 20 or so packets I'll grab at the store.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Simple and efficient organization plan. The index card is a great idea. Thanks.

@sureshbaral1970 4 года назад

I organize my seeds by planting dates and keep it in a simple plastic container, similar to the one in your video. I also maintain an inventory of my seeds on Google sheets on my iPad with expiry dates, purchase dates, days to maturity and other relevant information. That helps me from not overbuying duplicate seed packets and maintain a journal of my gardening activities.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

That's a good idea to track dates. Thanks.

@cmasailor 4 года назад

I had to do an inventory system, so that I had a list to reference, since I forget what I bought, have, had, planted, lost, etc. If it's on the list, it's in the box. Thank you for the video, I like the binder idea

@lornaperry5031 4 года назад

I use poly plastic check/coupon sorters which have 6-12 dividers. I get mine at the dollar store and label the top of each using permanent, metallic markers (Indoor Start, Early Start, Herbs, etc.). 2 seed packets can fit upright side-by-side in the larger pockets. In shorter pockets, I lay seed packets on their side with the tops of different varieties alternating on the left and right (older but viable seeds in front so I use them first). I run the veg garden for our church food pantry so I can just grab the pockets with seeds we’re planting today instead of dragging a big box every time. The plastic pockets also keep the seeds dry.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

That sounds like a good system. Thanks for sharing.

@DevinTheGardener 5 месяцев назад

Loved the information Gardener Scott!

@danbartter7885 4 года назад

Another great review! I go more simple and with the clear plastic storage type - one for early seeds and a second marked May, its not perfect but in my head I know which seeds are in each. Then with items that have a lot of packs - I use a metal clasp envelope - marked "greens, peppers ect" !

@garrett1847 4 года назад

I have a huge binder so it can hold a lot of pages, organize them by leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers, herbs. It doesn't really work for corn or beans / peas though since they are too bulky... The inserts I have are kind of like ones you would use to collect cards except the squares are slightly larger. Pretty nice and I can put seeds on both ends of the sleeves. I also have regular paper dividers I might put in soon, but I already have everything all in sections so I probably won't need those. The paper dividers have the squares at the ends so I could write tomato or greens on them and flip right to them ( Hard to do with the amount of pages I have though ) I keep old seed packets for reference if something from the previous year pops up from fallen seeds.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Sounds like you have a great system.

@amythestcalm 4 года назад

I really like your plastic bin with bins inside. That's awesome!

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Thanks!

@skeeterburke 4 года назад

Separate fall and spring seed collections, that's what I would do however you decide to organize

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Good idea. Thanks.

@carladelagnomes 3 года назад

I'm going to do this.

@annie-k5213 4 года назад

I like the binder idea!

@gardenlady58 4 года назад

I use the plastic bis, one for min season veggies and one for flowers and cool season crops. Seeds are further divided into type with zip lock bags. As I have been planting them for wintersowing or indoors I put them in a gallon ziplock bag labeled planted. After all planting is done they go back with their group.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Sounds like a good system. Thanks.

@jean-pierreposman7282 3 года назад

With youre idee of the plastic box i came to the idee of using plastic dvd boxes or cd-boxes where you can the circle in the middle cut out and store them in a box doe dvd's or cd's. ... . The classifier is also a good idee of you. Thanks doe the tips in these and all youre other video's. Greetings jp

@maitegonzalez1261 4 года назад

I organise my seeds in an old metal tin with month of sowing separators, so if a seed can be sown let’s say from Feb to March I will put it in the Feb month and when I have used it (in Feb) I will then move it to March and see if I need to saw more of it then.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

That's a good idea. Thanks.

@marigold1129 4 года назад

Wonderful idea! Thanks for the knowledge that you share Gardner Scott.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

You're very welcome.

@sensenisok 3 года назад

God bless. So enjoyable. Hope you never stop.

@carole6779 4 года назад

Forgot to mention... a plastic file box ~ the kind you can put hanging file folders into ~ works okay up to a point. I think the photo box will behave better, though. Thanks again for that idea!

@Mary-had-a-lil-farm 4 года назад

Love that container Gardner Scot. Thanks!

@MrAk907pride 4 года назад

I agree really like that last case you showed. The color coding system just doesn't work for those of us that are color blind. I use blank tab inserts with a pattern (dots, slashes, crosshatches, est.) instead of colors.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Thank you for pointing that out, David. I'll consider that for my future videos.

@skeeterburke 4 года назад

I am just getting started, I use a few plastic boxes they sell near the fishing tackle. The dividers are removable

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Use what works for you. 👍

@Mistycolleen 4 года назад

I cant take credit but recently learned about cell phone storage racks. They are absolutely perfect! They come In different sizes on Amazon. Best organizer I've ever found..... just do a quick cell phone storage rack, mine are made of wood.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

I wasn't aware of those. Thanks for the suggestion.

@lulasalem1250 4 года назад

I use the plastic bin, too!

@jeffd6540 4 года назад

Hi G.S., Love the video. Our seeds now are not in any great system to protect them. We'll make the time now to better organize them. A great winter project. Thanks.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Thanks, Jeff.

@WibblyWobbly 4 года назад

I have about 10 times amount of seeds each year) I use rubber band to keep them in small groups like: flowers to sow in plugs, flowers to sow in soil (also can break that by hight), early/late greens, summer greens, zuccinis/pumpkins and squashes, tomatos, aubergines, peppers, rootvegetables. Then i put them in bigger groups into open plastic containers: flowers, roots, solanaceous, cucurbitas, green. And then I put them into bigger plastic container that seals. Its easy to find what you need, you know when to plant what, and you can pick on group of plants, sow, and put them right back, no need to put them again alphabetically or smth. (I often dont sow whole packet, just bit of everything).

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

That sounds like a good system. Thanks for sharing.

@DragonflyArtz1 4 года назад

I have an idea for Dollar Store folks like me! :) buy Zip Lock Sandwich Bags and use Packing Tape on the side, the Hole Punch The Tape and add it to a binder. That way the Tape wont interfere with access. Since it will only need two holes and Binders are three- alternate 1 high, 1 low. On the cheap! We like that! More money for seeds! LOL

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Creative, inexpensive solution. Thanks.

@mancavegamingandgardening9901 4 года назад

I store my seeds in a plastic tub, and because I am paranoid about moisture, I have 3 silica gel packets thrown in with my seeds, keeps em dry!

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Good idea. I add silica packets as well.

@victorybeginsinthegarden 4 года назад

I needed this video I went crazy too 😂😂😂😂

@marygrott8095 3 года назад

I just bought one of those containers that you showed last. My previous system was a smaller plastic container with dividers, but I no longer find it efficient.

@karenlatham4053 4 года назад

I saw one guy that put his in a photo case It was a big case with a lot of small cases in it I thought that was pretty cool but I don't have one... I have mine in Ziploc bags in a Christmas popcorn tin lol. Each bag has different kinds of seeds in it such as all tomatoes are in one bag All root vegetables are in another and so on.. Works for me 😉. Guess I should have watched the full video before I commented lol. I really like the case with all the small cases in it ! Maybe I'll get one in the future.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Thanks, Karen. I've used bags in a Christmas tin before too. 🙂

@maribel.. 4 года назад

Thank you🌱🌱🌱or sharing your ideas. That's really nice of you. 🌱🌱🌱As soon as I get on my feet I will plant bellpeppers, nadapenos and whatever I can in a raised bed I'll ask you for advice when time comes.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Glad to help.

@jeffgildersleeve2144 4 года назад

Ive been using a binder for years now but the clear sleeves should be the baseball card style

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

That style works well for many seeds. I found that Baker Creek seeds didn't fit unless folded.

@willow8094 4 года назад

Calendar with pockets would be awesome

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Yes it would.

@conniewallace7529 4 года назад

Great video. Thank you.

@carole6779 4 года назад

Another excellent topic. Overboard?! Not me. Never. Hahahahahaha... anyway, I keep going 'round and 'round on what's the "best" way for me to organize seeds and the binder/plastic tub approaches work great... mostly. Still tweaking. Looks like the photo-craft box might be next... possibly, just for the tomatoes... 🍅😆

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Crazy how tomatoes often seem to need their own box.

@kathyking2515 4 года назад

Love it!! I find your ideas helpful.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Thanks!

@stephenbrammall2565 4 года назад

I'm going to go straight now and look at that very last plastic box with all the separate boxes inside...

@mattingly1217 4 года назад

I use a old military ammo box .... it’s a nice size and it seals air tight

@sherrynalder1359 4 года назад

Travis Mattingly Great idea

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

It can also go out in the garden with all of the seeds too.

@mattingly1217 4 года назад

I been using that since 1987 lol

@dsheridan4497 3 года назад

ok...well I may have gone overboard but most of my seeds are not actually in packets as I save and buy in bulk. I saw your last idea in another video and decided I had to have these - thankfully the price just keeps going down (at least at Michael's) as these started out at over $40 per case and I now have FOUR - yes 4 and may need more next year. I sort mine by type of plant because I sow multiple sets of each and have two cool weather seasons here in Utah at 6000'

@Lily2U1515 4 года назад

Thanks

@theoverworkedgardener5648 4 года назад

oh I just have them all in the box and have to dig all through them to find what I'm wanting to plant I'm the opposite of organized. Hahaha but then I find out that I don't have a certain seed and have to order some more

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

I've done that too many times. And then found the packet I just ordered already there at the bottom.

@theoverworkedgardener5648 4 года назад

@@GardenerScott lol me too

@amberleigh3922 3 года назад

I too have the seed sickness

@kengibbs3523 4 года назад

Yeah I know how it goes I call it a HOARDER LOL.... I got into making my own fishing lures to get as many materials from catalog books an there is so much out there an it gets to where I got boxes of stuff I hope to use one day but if I don't i did have fun making them . Well good luck Scott. Your ready if the food chain starts to dry up. Take care !!

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Thanks, Ken.

@TalkingThreadsMedia 4 года назад

My organization system is not as fancy as yours. The seed packets are dropped into large Ziploc bags -- one for each type -- and are filed alphabetically (Amaranth, Asparagus, Basil, Beans, Beets, Cauliflower, Corn, etc). Oldest packet is in the front of the Ziploc and the most recent is in back -- FIFO. All of the Ziplocs are stored in a plastic tub to keep out moisture and rodents. When I get to squash (Cucurbit), however, I have so many seeds from previous grow-outs that they get broken out into their own tub and are separated according to species (Maxima, Mixta, Moschata, and Pepo); as well as individual varieties. I keep a LOT of excess squash seeds because I: 1) share them with new gardeners and 2) use them at swap meets. It may not be pretty, but the system has served me well for the past ten+ years. You are absolutely correct about needing some form of organization. I agree; use the one that works best for you! Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

You're sounds like a very efficient system. Thanks for the tips.

@mazheruddinmohammed4237 4 года назад

Nice collection of seeds boxes sir. I gonna following. Thanks for beautiful explaining. Please let us know about genuine seeds collection.

@anniegaddis5240 4 года назад

Am LOVING the new container idea w/individual bins inside. Am thinking of getting a 2-pack, and labeling them each with a week during the entire growing season, including fall/winter sowings. When I start a seed in the mudroom, I'll mark the packet with MUD and re-file the packet in the week's bin showing when it should go out into the dirt garden. Great!

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Marking by date sounds very useful.

@jeffd6540 4 года назад

Here's a question for ya. Have you talked at all about any benefits of garden layouts taking in consideration the track of the sun overhead. i.e. E-W track vs N-S. Or does it really matter for the sun to hit both sides of the plant for best growth. Thanks.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

I have discussed that in some of my garden design videos. Much depends on the height of plants and where they're placed in the beds. I encourage narrow beds to be oriented north-south. As the sun tracks it hits the entire bed relatively evenly over the course of a day. In most home vegetable gardens there won't be a noticeable difference during peak season.

@sherrynalder1359 4 года назад

I have been using those clear plastic containers for years. I just go to the dollar store and get one.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Good way to save some money.

@lyndabuchholz1216 4 года назад

I use the small totes like you have but have small cardboard boxes inside to separate the seeds. I then rubber band the like seeds together and put like seeds in the totes and label the totes as to what seeds I have in them. I have a separate tote that I put the seeds I have to start inside into. I bought the photo case but found I have too many of some varieties to fit in the individual cases. I love that system though.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Sounds like you have a system that works well.

@lyndabuchholz1216 4 года назад

@@GardenerScott So far it has.

@Javinkay 4 года назад

I keep my seeds in boxes inside an unused cooler but I’ve started sorting just by type of seed since I have my greenhouse now

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

The cooler is a good idea for storing. Thanks.

@adampetherick7836 4 года назад

Thankyou. I have colour coded binders. put Tomatoes cabbages with the colour codes. That's why you're so knowledgeable. The smallest stuff Is someone blowing?

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

That's a good idea. Color coding works.

@adampetherick7836 4 года назад

@@GardenerScott It was funny. I made a cup of coffee and video popped up. So excited

@beefandchicken 3 года назад

I know this is important content but I feel like such a nerd right now... 😂

@jello1977 4 года назад

Some great ideas there thank you. I'm going to go with trying the binder since I already have one with sleeves ready to go. My question is where do I store my seeds? Here in Sydney the summer time temperature can be hot. Several days this summer alone in excess of 43C (110F). Should I be protecting my seeds from the heat?

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

I'll do a video on storing later, but the key is finding a cool, dark, dry location. You should protect from heat if you want the seeds to remain viable for a long time. A refrigerator can be the perfect spot for seeds.

@jello1977 4 года назад

Gardener Scott Thank you!

@michaelagibbs9695 4 года назад

I'm recycling 3 large Costco spinach containers which are the size of a shoe box. I have cut up some cardboard as dividers for each seed type and they are in alphabetical order. The only down side is what to do with the bags of seeds I have saved, these are too bulky to go into this system.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

I like the idea of recycling. Maybe you can find a bigger container for your saved seeds.

@rabbad7228 4 года назад

Dear garner scott. I planted eagplanets but cause white fly and some funges the leaves are curley and crunshed what can i do to make the leaves back to fresh it

@janellelirette_co 4 года назад

Awesome stuff!

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Thanks!

@dumitracheviorelalexandru9113 4 года назад

Great case idea

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Thanks.

@healingearthabundanceproje6142 4 года назад

For now i hold most in a styrofoam cooler box. And then in various boxes and bags, but i need a better system, Scott! Hey how come you haven't posted on Twitter since 2015?! I want to follow you on there!

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

I haven't thought about Twitter in awhile. You're right. I should start doing it again.

@healingearthabundanceproje6142 4 года назад

@@GardenerScott i did follow you on your account. I started following you on RU-vid last year when i was trying to learn how and when to harvest carrot seeds.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Thanks for the support.

@faythompson9540 4 года назад

Could you talk about old seeds, last year seeds and seeds so old you can't remember when? For home gardens a seed pack is a bit of a nightmare of too many seeds. I might need 3 plants yet if I try to buy starts I'm limited to a very small selection, then I feel guilty about my seed hoard. If you already talked about this then please drop me the link, navigating through the vlogs is not so easy.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

I have this video where I discuss testing old seed: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lL4zSCSIqBI.html I'll discuss storing seeds and sharing with a seed library in a future video.

@akfarms9011 4 года назад

hi, Scott. yap, I know what you mean when you said you will buy a lot if seeds ( LoL ) as you gardening . I think I have 2 packets of 8 different kinds of vegetables or more.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

The more the merrier. 🙂

@vanschermerhorn7167 Год назад

Didn't SEE THE NAME OF THE CLEAR BOX WITH INDIVIDUAL SMALL BOXES INSIDE . Would you please tell the name of it and where you bought it . Thank you

@GardenerScott Год назад

Here it is: amzn.to/3yS5FPY

@derekwalker605 Год назад

Where do you buy the last one shown plastic boxes for packet seeds

@GardenerScott Год назад

This is the storage I use: amzn.to/3fQOjw0

@t.lalloyd2100 2 года назад

For preservation, does it matter if the seeds are sealed airtight?

@GardenerScott 2 года назад

They don't need to be airtight.

@ohske 4 года назад

😯👍👍👍👌

@sweetgreetings4you 4 года назад

Great Ideas! I'm opting for the plastic container. Quick question, my husband always stores his seeds in a gallon freezer bag in the freezer! Is this necessary? Thanks again.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

Thanks! Storing seeds often depends on when you plan to sow them. Storing in a freezer can be good for long-term storage, but if you're going to use them in your garden in the next season, keeping them in the refrigerator or in a cool closet would be fine. Of course, as long as they are dry and you have plenty of room in your freezer (and it makes your husband happy), the freezer works too.

@sweetgreetings4you 4 года назад

@@GardenerScott thank you so much!

@larryrasmussen4805 3 года назад

Where can you purchase small “ziploc” bags for seed storage like 2x3”, etc. LyNette R

@GardenerScott 3 года назад

I found these on Amazon: amzn.to/3z1yw1u

@karenshields1878 Год назад

Where did you get the new container

@GardenerScott Год назад

I got it here: amzn.to/3fQOjw0

@joejoe3185 4 года назад

Do you have a video on companion planting?

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

I don't yet, but will be discussing it in future videos.

@butterbean4195 4 года назад

you must be ex military with that organizing fetish you have lol great video I use a card file box like one I use in my Amateur radio hobby. there made for QSL cards or same size as a post card.

@GardenerScott 4 года назад

It might be partly from my past, but it's more because I keep ordering the same seeds over and over because I can't find what I already have.