Is my seed any good

[Lisasbolt]

I am planting a lot of my herbs today and notice that a lot are dated 6/2015, i know still just in date but i do have fresher seeds of most. So do not really want to waste time and space trying to see if these ones will take. But if they are good i will save the other seed for a later date. All have not been opened

Growing;

Dill,
Rosemary,
Thyme,
Basil,
parsley,
Oregano,
Mint,
Coriander,
and different chives

I know onion seed doesn't last long so i am assuming chives will be similar

Any help or advice is always greatly appreciated

Thanks

[rustylady]

I would sow them

[veggiechicken]

No reason why they shouldn't be OK unless they've got damp, overheated etc.

[Lisasbolt]

Researching online and i found this. Just incase anyone else is in a similar situation

The Herb Gardener: Seed Longevity - Herbs

[Scarlet]

If they are unopened and still in their foil packets personally don't think you will have any trouble at all.
For the rosemary though, I'd buy a plant. It will be along time and effort to get a rosemary plant from seed up and running enough to harvest from it.

[Alison]

I'd expect the seed to be fine however I would hold off sowing for a couple of months as it's much less hassle then with increased warmth and light levels.

In the meantime you can check if they're OK by doing a viability test on damp kitchen roll.

[arpoet]

If you lived in Yorkshire you wound know the answer.... we never chuck owt away.