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The best way to find out is to get 10-15 seeds and plant them into some potting soil. In a few days u should be able to see how many germinated and then u can plant accordingly.
 
I used to grind hog feed with oats out of the bin being part of the mix. Oats that hit the ground seemed to sprout real well, even after a year or two in the bin.

You just might need to seed them a little heavier than fresh oats is my only suggestion.
 
Now that I brought it up,,I wonder about other seeds,,,like clover,,rape,,,peas? I know veg seeds are usually good for a couple seasons. The reason I ask is I have rather small food plots. I have ordered from Welter seeds but the shipping is kinda pricey. If I order seed from a local Elevator I have to get 30 or 50 lbs of some seed I will not use all of. That would be OK if I could use it the next season.
 
Seed will keep for many years if stored properly. If you buy a high dollar seed like clover, you can freeze it and it will keep longer. The main thing with any seed is to keep it dry and not let bugs get in it. You can put it in a sealed trash can and put a phosfume (check spelling) pellet in it to kill the bugs. That would be the same way we keep it in the grain bens.
 
I forgot, a great way to do a germination test is to place 100 seeds between two moist paper towels and check in a couple of days to see how many sprout. Easy to do % that way. Then adjust your seed rate when planting to allow.
 
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