Store seeds in envelopes, sealed containers, or plastic bags in a cool, dry, and dark place. To absorb moisture, add silica gel or rice to the seed storage container. Put seeds that require cold ...

Standing for "cool, dry, and dark", CDD spells out the typical conditions seeds require during dormancy. Mess up on one, and you can expect to meet germinated seeds when you empty your stored packets.

Through the second week of June, Ragini Sundaram’s day was longer than usual. Around 9 p.m., after the household chores were done, she would settle down to making “seed envelopes” to be dispatched by ...