JB Instant Lawn Blog
Grass Seed Storage and Shelf Life
May 5th, 2016
I am often asked about storing grass seed and how long the seed will be 'good'.
To answer the first part of this question- When it comes to storing seed my suggestion would be:
- Store the seed in a cool dry space for extended viability.
- Keep the seed elevated to avoid pests.
Answering the second part of this question is a bit more obscure- but my suggestion would be:
- Try to purchase seed you intend to use within a years time. (though I consider grass seed properly stored to be 'fresh' up to two years)
- After two years in storage- the seed will slowly begin to decline by an average of about 10% per year. (give or take)
- Always compensate with 'fresh' seed as needed during applications or adjust rates with storage time as a consideration.
**Most important - Keep those lawns Thick and Healthy by using JB Instant Lawn Signature Seed!**
About the Author
Ryan Jennings is the Oregon / SW Washington Wholesale Representative for JB Instant Lawn and has 25+ years of Green Industry experience.
After moving to the PNW in 1997- Ryan received an A.S. Degree in Horticulture with focused study on both Turfgrass Management and Arboriculture.
This led Ryan to becoming a GCSAA Class A Superintendent at Mallard Creek 18 hole Championship Golf Course hosting many recognized tournaments- the OPGA Oregon Open 2002 & OGA Tournament of Champions in 2001 among them- and later in his career- a Management/Sales position in landscape contracting.