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Will Old Datura Seeds Germinate?

2007 Datura seeds may germinate in 2009 but with lower viability. Storage matters: cool, dry, sealed containers preserve germination. Sow thinly covered (light helps), keep moist not soggy. Better: buy fresh from Thompson & Morgan or Chilterns. Warning: Datura is highly toxic — children are poisoned yearly trying to get high from it.

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