Seed Viability & Seed Vigor

Many gardeners are concerned about seed viability and how long seeds last, but seed vigor may be more important. Gardener Scott discusses the differences between seed viability and seed vigor. (Video #496) "Valuable Seed Vigor Tests": https://seedlab.oregonstate.edu/valua... "Importance of Seed Vigor Testing": https://seedlab.oregonstate.edu/impor... Click this link to SUBSCRIBE to Gardener Scott:    / @gardenerscott   Get special perks and join the Gardener Scott Community. Click the "JOIN" button or link here:    / @gardenerscott   To support the channel, you can click on these affiliate links: GreenStalk vertical garden system: https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=GA... Use code "GARDENERSCOTT" for a $10 discount. Gardening supplies from Epic Gardening: https://lets.growepic.co/1483 Use code "GARDENERSCOTT" for 5% discount Forever Garden Beds for metal raised beds. https://forevergardenbeds.com/?ref=GA... Use code "GARDENERSCOTT" for 10% off Planter garden planning app. Click this link for 25% off the Planter Premium subscription (the code is embedded already): https://planter.garden/promo/Gardener... Planta Greenhouses: plantagreenhouses.com/gardenerscott IV Organic Fertilizer and Plant Guard: https://ivorganics.com/store/ Use Promo code "GARDENER" for 10% off T-shirts, mugs, and more at the Gardener Scott Store: https://gardener-scotts-store.creator... If you use Amazon and want to buy anything at all, click through with this affiliate link: http://www.amazon.com/?tag=gardenersc... For home soil testing: https://rxsoil.com/nutrients?source=g... Use code "GARDENERSCOTT" for 10% off Botanical Interests seeds: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=250954... Survival Garden Seeds: https://survivalgardenseeds.com/?ref=... Use code "GARDENERSCOTT" for a 10% discount Harvest Right Freeze Dryers: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1... Tempest Weather Station: https://shop.weatherflow.com/?ref=gar... Use code "GARDENERSCOTT" for a 10% discount Check out Gardener Scott's Recommended Gardening Books at: https://bookshop.org/shop/gardenerscott #EnjoyGardening #GardenerScott Links included in this description and referenced in videos might be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase a product or service with the links I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you for those affiliate links and your support allows me to provide free content every week on the Gardener Scott channel. Thank you for your support!