Crop Viability Lookup

Browse the curated viability table — 43 common crops sourced from USDA extension publications.

vegetables

Crop	Common Name	Baseline Viability	Germination Rate	Days to Germinate	Source
`tomato`	Tomato	4 years	85%	7 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`pepper`	Pepper	2 years	75%	10 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`lettuce`	Lettuce	3 years	90%	5 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`carrot`	Carrot	3 years	70%	14 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`bean`	Bean	3 years	85%	7 days	OSU Extension
`pea`	Pea	3 years	80%	7 days	OSU Extension
`corn`	Corn (Sweet)	2 years	85%	7 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`cucumber`	Cucumber	5 years	85%	6 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`squash`	Squash	4 years	85%	7 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`radish`	Radish	4 years	90%	4 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`kale`	Kale	4 years	85%	6 days	Cornell Extension
`cabbage`	Cabbage	4 years	85%	7 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`broccoli`	Broccoli	3 years	85%	7 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`onion`	Onion	1 year	75%	10 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`spinach`	Spinach	3 years	75%	10 days	OSU Extension
`beet`	Beet	4 years	80%	10 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`pumpkin`	Pumpkin	4 years	85%	7 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`eggplant`	Eggplant	4 years	75%	10 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`celery`	Celery	3 years	65%	14 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`okra`	Okra	3 years	80%	7 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`leek`	Leek	2 years	75%	12 days	Cornell Extension
`parsnip`	Parsnip	1 year	65%	18 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`turnip`	Turnip	4 years	85%	5 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`swiss-chard`	Swiss Chard	4 years	80%	7 days	OSU Extension
`cauliflower`	Cauliflower	3 years	80%	7 days	USDA Ext. G6151

Crop	Common Name	Baseline Viability	Germination Rate	Days to Germinate	Source
`melon`	Melon	5 years	85%	7 days	USDA Ext. G6151
`strawberry`	Strawberry	2 years	70%	14 days	OSU Extension
`watermelon`	Watermelon	4 years	85%	7 days	USDA Ext. G6151

Crop	Common Name	Baseline Viability	Germination Rate	Days to Germinate	Source
`basil`	Basil	4 years	85%	7 days	OSU Extension
`parsley`	Parsley	2 years	70%	18 days	Cornell Extension
`cilantro`	Cilantro / Coriander	2 years	75%	10 days	OSU Extension
`dill`	Dill	3 years	75%	10 days	OSU Extension
`oregano`	Oregano	3 years	80%	10 days	Cornell Extension
`thyme`	Thyme	3 years	75%	14 days	Cornell Extension
`rosemary`	Rosemary	2 years	70%	18 days	OSU Extension
`sage`	Sage	3 years	75%	14 days	OSU Extension
`chive`	Chive	2 years	80%	10 days	Cornell Extension

Crop	Common Name	Baseline Viability	Germination Rate	Days to Germinate	Source
`marigold`	Marigold	3 years	85%	7 days	Seed Savers Exchange
`zinnia`	Zinnia	3 years	85%	7 days	Seed Savers Exchange
`sunflower`	Sunflower	3 years	80%	7 days	Seed Savers Exchange
`cosmos`	Cosmos	3 years	85%	7 days	Seed Savers Exchange
`nasturtium`	Nasturtium	3 years	80%	10 days	Seed Savers Exchange
`calendula`	Calendula	3 years	85%	7 days	Seed Savers Exchange