Can expired flower seeds, and herb seeds still be planted?

there dated 2005.

Can expired flower seeds, and herb seeds still be planted?
Put the seeds in a glass of water and let them soak over night. the ones which sink to the bottom are good, the others not and you can throw them away. The ones on the bottom are fertile.
Reply:Don't forget, though, that seeds that have been soaked overnight must promptly be planted. They have already begun their regrowth pattern by this process, and if you let them dry out again, they may be ruined for later planting. Be prepared to plant them right away! Report It

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Reply:Yes you can. I have seeds dated from the 60's that I have planted and have grown better than I expected.
Reply:There should be no problem with the seeds. Most likely the yield would be less, but if they've been stored properly, they should be fine.
Reply:well.


yes you could plant them


doesnt mean they will grow anything
Reply:Yes by all means. However the germination rate will be a bit less. For example, if you have 10 seeds and planted them early, then you might get 9 plants. Now you may get 7, but its still worth a shot. You will know its value in about a week.
Reply:Go ahead and plant your seeds. Most seeds remain viable for several years past the year they were packaged for. You may have a slightly lower germination rate than if you had planted them in 2005, but the flowers will still be as beautiful and smell as sweet, and the herbs will still have just as much flavor as if they had been packaged for this year.





Good luck with your garden.
Reply:im not sure they are gonna grow, but what is it gonna hurt to throw them in the dirt if they grow great if not, no big deal
Reply:Not sure but you only after try gd luck.