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Do seeds die if they freeze?


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Seeds:

  1. A fertilized ovule carrying the plant embryo is called a seed. It will develop into a new plant if the right growth conditions are present.
  2. If seeds are frozen, no harm is done to them. Instead, if done properly, it can significantly lengthen their lifespan.
  3. For long-term seed storage, freezing works great. But it must be kept in mind that only freeze seeds that are entirely dry.
  4. For long-term storage, seed banks are known to freeze their seeds.
  5. However, with freezing, humidity is important because a burst of humid, warm air on the freezing seeds can injure them.
  6. Thus, Seeds do not die if they are frozen.

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