// Definition
Methods for maintaining cannabis seed viability over long periods, including desiccant storage, oxygen absorber packs, and freezing. Critical for preserving genetic diversity as landrace and heritage varieties disappear.
// From the Episode
Kevin Jodrey explained that moisture fluctuations activate seed metabolism enzymatically, consuming the embryo's sugar reserves. Best practice: desiccant + oxygen absorber packs + freezing. He germinated 24-year-old seeds stored this way with 'phenomenal' rates. Masonic (Brandon) recommended cracking the outer shell of old seeds and using tissue culture media. Hunter described having 30-40 packs of dead Thug Pug seeds from poor storage.