Seed-Storage Times
| Kind of Seed | Relative Longevity (Years) |
|---|---|
| Ageratum | 4 |
| Agrugula | 3–4 |
| Alyssum | 3–5 |
| Amaranthus | 4–5 |
| Angelica | 1–2 |
| Anise | 1–3 |
| Anthemis | 2 |
| Anthirrhium | 3–4 |
| Aquilegia (Columbine) | 1–2 |
| Artichokes | 1–5 |
| Arugula | 3–6 |
| Asclepias | 1 |
| Asparagus | 3 |
| Aster | 1–2 |
| Baby's Breath | 2 |
| Bachelor's Button | 3–5 |
| Basil | 5 |
| Bean | 2–3 |
| Beet | 4–5 |
| Bells of Ireland | 2 |
| Borage | 4 |
| Brassicas | 3–5 |
| Broccoli | 3–5 |
| Brussels Sprouts | 4–5 |
| Cabbage | 4–5 |
| Calendula | 4–6 |
| Caraway | 2–3 |
| Carnation | 3–5 |
| Carrot | 3 |
| Carrots | 3–4 |
| Catnip | 3–5 |
| Cauliflower | 4–5 |
| Celeriac | 3 |
| Celery | 3–5 |
| Celosia | 4 |
| Chamomile | 3–4 |
| Chard | 4–5 |
| Chervil | 1–4 |
| Chicory | 4–5 |
| Chinese cabbage | 3–5 |
| Chives | 2–3 |
| Cilantro | 3–5 |
| Cineraria | 3–4 |
| Clarkia | 2–3 |
| Coleus | 2 |
| Collards | 5 |
| Columbine | 2 |
| Coneflower | 1–2 |
| Coriander | 4 |
| Corn | 2–3 |
| Cosmos | 3–5 |
| Courgette | 6 |
| Cress | 5 |
| cucumber | 5–7 |
| Cumin | 1–3 |
| Dahlia | 2–5 |
| Daisy | 2–3 |
| Delphinium | 1–3 |
| Dianthus | 3–5 |
| Digitalis | 1–2 |
| Dill | 3–5 |
| Echinacea | 4 |
| Eggplant | 4–5 |
| Endive | 5 |
| Eschscholzia | 3 |
| Eucalyptus | 4 |
| Fennel | 3–4 |
| Forget-Me-Not | 2 |
| Foxglove | 2 |
| Gaillardia | 2–3 |
| Geranium | 1 |
| Godetia | 3 |
| Helianthus | 2–3 |
| Heliotrope | 1–2 |
| Hibiscus | 3 |
| Hollyhock | 2–3 |
| Hyacinth Bean | 3–5 |
| Hyssop | 1–4 |
| Impatiens | 2 |
| Kale | 4–5 |
| Kohlrabi | 3–5 |
| Larkspur | 1–3 |
| Lavender | 2–5 |
| Leck | 6 |
| Leek | 2–3 |
| Lemon Balm | 3–4 |
| Lemon Grass | 3 |
| Lentils | 1–2 |
| Lettuce | 5–6 |
| Linaria | 3 |
| Linum | 1–2 |
| Lobelia | 3–4 |
| Lovage | 1–3 |
| Lupine | 2–5 |
| Marigold | 2–5 |
| Marjoram | 1–4 |
| Marrow | 6 |
| Melon | 5–10 |
| Mint | 3–4 |
| Monarda | 4 |
| Mpatiens | 1–2 |
| Muskmelon | 5 |
| Mustard | 4 |
| Nasturtium | 3–7 |
| Naturtium | 3 |
| New Zealand Spinach | 3–5 |
| Nicotiana | 3–5 |
| Nigella | 2–5 |
| Okra | 2 |
| Onion | 1 |
| Oregano | 2–4 |
| Pansy | 1–2 |
| Parsley | 1–2 |
| Parsnip | 1 |
| Pea | 3 |
| Pepper | 2–4 |
| Petunia | 2–3 |
| Phlox | 2–3 |
| Poppy | 2–4 |
| Pumpkin | 4–6 |
| Radish | 4–6 |
| Rhubarb | 4 |
| Rosemary | 3–4 |
| Rue | 2 |
| Rutabaga | 4–5 |
| Sage | 2–3 |
| Salsify | 1–2 |
| Salvia | 1–3 |
| Savory | 3–4 |
| Schizanthus | 4–5 |
| Scorzonera | 1 |
| Snapdragon | 3–5 |
| Sorrel | 4 |
| Soybean | 3–5 |
| Spinach | 3–5 |
| Strawberry | 5 |
| Summer/Winter Squash | 4–5 |
| Sunflowers | 3–5 |
| Swede | 2 |
| Sweet Pea | 3–5 |
| Sweet William | 2 |
| Swee Corn | 2–3 |
| Swiss Chard | 2–4 |
| Thyme | 3–4 |
| Tomato | 3–5 |
| Turnip | 4–5 |
| Valerian | 2–3 |
| Verbena | 1–5 |
| Viola | 1–2 |
| Wallflower | 4–5 |
| Water Cress | 5 |
| Watermelon | 4–5 |
| Winter Squash | 4–5 |
| Yarrow | 3–5 |
| Zinnia | 5–6 |