In ages past, gardeners stored their seeds in plastic bags or bottles. Our intuition was that the latter approach should damage seeds, rather than help them. But don’t worry! Store Your Seeds the Right Way Glassine envelopes work well for safe and efficient storage of seeds. Now, let us find out why they are perfect for you garden.'),
Glassine is a special kind of paper called glassine paper although definition varies from maker to market. The Legacy Basic is a water proof paper - kind of. This is especially crucial for seeds to be able, sort of element-free because if they get wet then mould can grow on some and render them unviable. That would mean seeds gone bad, and no one wants that! Not only are glassine envelopes waterproof, they also shield the seeds from sunlight exposure which otherwise deteriorates them. Being exposed to too much sun can not only weaken the seeds, it has been shown that prolonged exposure will substantially reduce their potential growth. Glassine envelopes are also very thin and light, which means using them to store seeds does not get in the way of your plants storage spaces along with a garden shed or pantry.
Seeds will stay dry in Glassine envelopes. If seeds are wet, they can develop mold and fungus that cause them to rot and die. This is the reason you must try to keep them completely dry. Glassine envelopes prevent water from entering, which will protect your seeds and keep them in good shape. The seeds suffer also the sunlight for that its weak and don t sprout. Thankfully glassine envelopes solve for that problem as well! Designed to protect the seeds from sunlight, this means your seeds will stay fresh until they are ready for planting.
PICK THE RIGHT SIZE OF GLASSINE ENVELOPE FOR YOUR SEEDS Pulling the envelop out of a small hole will cluster seeds together and possibly create damage. Conversely, if the envelope is too large then it may prevent excessive movement of seeds within it which can actually cause damage! Thus, ask yourself ahead what to put into the envelope or think about seed size while selecting your envelope dimensions. Be sure to choose an envelope that is the perfect size and will allow plenty of room for your seeds so they are not squished in together, or loose jostling around.
And the good thing with glassine envelopes is that they are friendly to the planet! Glassine paper is biodegradable and will decompose naturally over time without causing harm to the environment. You can even repurpose glassine envelopes! While plastic bags and bottles can take hundreds of years to degrade wreaking havoc on wildlife and the environment, glassine envelopes are recyclable so there's no environmental impact[:] when you dispose of them properly. We should all strive for more environmentally responsible options when available: use glassine envelopes.
The seeds much be organized and labeled for easy retrieval later. This way, you do not need to spend hours looking for seeds when watering. Example: Alphabetize the seeds. This way, a specific types of seed can be located without much difficulty. You might also sort your seeds by time of year you typically sow them, or the type of plant they will become. However you choose to organize your seeds (alphabetically, by plant family, or in the order of sowing), write down the name and storage date on each envelope. It will enable you to see how long it has been since the seeds have been put away, Approximately timeless once they were planted.
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