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Storing Garden Pea Seed for Next Season

Keep pea seeds bone-dry. Hull after pods dry fully. Store in airtight containers (plastic shoeboxes, totes) in cool, dark place. Plant Valentine’s Day (Zone 7) as usual. Viability holds 2–3 years if dry.

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