Cactus seeds dead?

[Stijnvanhussen]

HI,

I recently ordered some seeds online but was not at home at the time of delivery. The seeds were delivered in a cardboard box and were in my mailbox that is outside (at night its been below 0 Celsius here). Did this damage the seeds? Are they dead or are they not effected in any way? Would love some advice since I am a first time grower.

Thanks!

[Jangaudi]

I don't think it will be a problem. Are you Dutch ? Belgian ? Been a couple of degrees below zero at the most around here. In habitat many species get frost during winter time, so do the seeds waiting to pop next spring

[Aiko]

Frost is not a problem for seeds. Rain could, but even if you just allow the seeds to dry within a day or so, they should be fine. One thing seeds don't like is being crushed through postal sorting rollers. That is the biggest risk of receiving seeds via the post and I have received seed powder twice. Or not arriving at all is also a risk...

[keith]

One thing seeds don't like is being crushed through postal sorting rollers. "

yes that's a problem with sending them in regular envelopes . I don't think cold weather will harm the seeds at all. I also don't like seeds in plastic bags they can rot .

[hiawog]

They will probably be fine. Only one way to find out...

[Stijnvanhussen]

Yeah I am, good to know thanks!

I don't think it will be a problem. Are you Dutch ? Belgian ? Been a couple of degrees below zero at the most around here. In habitat many species get frost during winter time, so do the seeds waiting to pop next spring

[Stijnvanhussen]

The seeds look good, they arrived in a small cardboard box so some protection. Thanks for the advice!

Frost is not a problem for seeds. Rain could, but even if you just allow the seeds to dry within a day or so, they should be fine. One thing seeds don't like is being crushed through postal sorting rollers. That is the biggest risk of receiving seeds via the post and I have received seed powder twice. Or not arriving at all is also a risk...