[Michlib-l] Seed library - how many seeds

[Helena Hayes]

Thanks, Aubrey. Great ideas and great information! 🙂




Helena
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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Seed library - how many seeds

Hi Helena and Mariele,

Happy to answer your questions about seed libraries.

We divide and repackage most of our seeds, but quantity depends on the kind of seed. For larger seeds that are easy to count, like beans and squash, about 6-12 seeds per pack. Some more 'rare' seeds it may average less per pack so that I can get them out to more growers. For others that I have a large quantity of, it can average more. For small seeds that are harder to count, like mint or chamomile, I will pour out a commercial packet and divide them into smaller piles. I find an index card works well for this. I also use a pill counter tray.

We accept donations — home grown seed, commercial packs, opened packages, leftovers. We try to encourage seed saving and home grown seed, as well as any open-pollinated seed.


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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Seed library - how many seeds

We put about 10 seeds per pack. We also accept donations of seeds. We allow all of the types that you referenced in your email: unopened, from own garden, and leftovers.

I hope this helps!


Tarra Gamelin
Director
Spies Public Library
940 First Street
Menominee, MI 49858
906.863.3911

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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Seed library - how many seeds

If your library offers a Seed Library, do you accept donations of seeds as part of the program?

And if so, what kinds are accepted?
-Seeds in an unopened packet
-Seeds from your own garden
-Seeds that remain from the original packets you pick up at the library?

Thank you!
Mariele

Mariele Busch
Library Director
North Adams Community Memorial Library
4695 Knowles Rd, North Adams
517-287-4426
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On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM Helena Hayes via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l at mcls.org>> wrote:
For those of you who have a seed library, how many seeds do you include in each pack?

Thanks.


Helena


Helena Hayes, MLIS

Director

Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library

188 E. Michigan Ave.

Galesburg, MI 49053


Phone: 269-665-7839

Fax: 269-665-7788


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