While some seeds lose viability within months, others remain viable for years, with some records indicating viability after hundreds of years.
While some seeds lose viability within months, others remain viable for years, with some records indicating viability after hundreds of years.
Text | In a few species the seeds lose viability within a few months. Seeds of a large number of species live for several years. Some seeds can remain alive for hundreds of years. There are several records of very old yet viable seeds. |
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