To maintain viability and vigor in purchased carry-over seed of such plant kinds, reseal the containers to reduce air interchange and store where temperatures are moderate and atmospheric relative humidity is as low as possible. At times, homegrown seed of red clover or timothy is bagged and laid in a bin on top of freshly harvested oats. Moisture migrates upward as the oats dry and may condense on the surface of the bags or in the bags of timothy or red clover. This can lead to a rapid decline in germination and vigor. Harmful to seeds of many plant kinds.
Seed declines rapidly in viability and vigor.
The Agronomy Guide, 1989-1990, page 24. Where trade names are used, no discrimination is intended and no endorsement is implied.