As a part of our survival, seed plays a vital role. The process doesn't end with harvesting the seed. But it begins with the proper storage of seeds. For instance, if you harvest the seeds from a fully grown plant, that turns out to be ideal for that particular season. But ever wondered about the rest of the seasons, how long it can be ripening? Because the seeds are living stuff & it remains alive till the food is provided. To make it long-lasting, let the seed sleep deeper & consume the food slowly.

Nevertheless, slackening the metabolism & providing the dark area is the key to making it last long for decades to keep the vigour intact. However, the actual viability of the seeds depends on how you store them, as surplus moisture & warmth result in rotting. At the same time, we need to maintain an equilibrium with the air & moisture levels present in the surroundings. The moisture level keeps varying throughout the year & therefore, there's an emerging need to secure the seeds from all the factors. Although there are seed banks that store globally in dark and low temperatures, we can store it domestically. 

THE LITTLE THE TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY, THE FINER THE SEED. 

Here's how to store it: 

There's a white silica gel in every product you choose. Silica contains silicon dioxide, which acts as a moisture absorbent. To use it, place the seeds in an air-tight container or jar & weigh them. Further, place the silica gel in the container in a separate way. Keep it packed for a week to check the results. Lastly, to know how effective the silica gel is - check the weight again. This way, you can measure how much water or moisture has been absorbed.

THE RAPID THE AGING PROCESS, THE LONGER THE VIABILITY OF THE SEED. DRYING THE SEED: 

Sometimes, the seeds may look dry from the outside. Yet, it still contains some moisture in it & there's no better way than drying it carefully. Be careful when you dry them because overheating is harmful to live seeds. Above 100° F can harm your seeds! 

On the contrary, the silica gel indicates when the moisture is soaked, it turns green from orange & you don't have to fuss. Additionally, you have to replace the desiccant after it gets moisture & it is completely safe to replace or place as it is sealed and doesn't contaminate your seeds. 

IF YOU STORE YOUR SEEDS IN ANY CONTAINER - PLASTIC, PAPER, STEEL, A DESICCANT WILL ONLY EXTEND THE SHELF LIFE. 

In cold countries, where spring is only for a short span, it is troublesome to maintain the moisture level as the air is dry. In such a situation, the seeds should be kept indoors safely & dry well so that you can consume seeds during winters. 

FREEZING THE SEED: 

If you plan to sow the seeds again after quite some years, then the seeds should be dry enough to freeze them. Before drying and sowing might not be ideal. To make it ideal, place a silica gel in your container & wait until it wicks away the moisture. We are sure that they are fully dry and good to go in the freezer. 

Pro tip: To store your seeds, check the temperature & humidity level in the atmosphere. Once you've got the measurement, add up both the numbers and check the total. If it's below 100, it's an optimum place to store it.

Pile up all those white silica gel beads you find! Monsoon is about to come.

Yes, Monsoon, the season of life. How rightly termed it isn’t? It is a season when the flora and fauna booms and flourishes at their prime. Along with them, some unwelcomed guests also find their way out through our daily households and other important stuffs. They are popularly known as the molds and fungus.

These microscopic organisms are the lovers of moisture and humid. So this monsoon, prepare ahead with our tips and techniques that can be used to keep these unwanted guests off your house.

Stay mold and mildew-free with silica gel beads

Silica gel is available in beads, pellets and crystal form. There are majorly two types of silica gel- Indicating and Non-indicating silica gel. Of which white silica gel beads are the non-indicating one that most commonly used for commercial purposes. Indicating silica gel are of two types: Blue silica gel that changes its color to pink upon saturation and orange silica gel that changes its color to green or colorless upon saturation.

Trust us! These white silica gel beads that you see inside your new shoe boxes or bags are of great use. How and where? Read along!

Gadget condensation: Monsoon season can cause major condensation issues on our gadgets. Be it phone, laptops, camera or any other electronic gadgets, this moisture formation, if ignored, can cause it to be damaged in the long run. Keep a stash of these white silica gel desiccants can help to adsorb any moisture content around your gadget; keeping them safe and clean.

Smelly shoes and bags: A prominent issue faced in monsoon- awfully smelly bags and shoes! Drop-in some white silica gel bead sachets into your shoes and bags. Moisture content will be easily adsorbed by them keeping your essential dry and odorless.

Fresh wardrobe: Dampness inside your cupboards and wardrobes can be a big spoiler. Protect your favorite clothes from the mold or mildew attack using these very humble silica gel sachet. Being highly porous they will adsorb the moisture amount thus keeping your clothes fresh and clean.

Protect your sofas: Firstly, move your furniture away from the wall. Seep in some sachets of these nontoxic silica gel under your sofa covers. You will see dampness never forming near your sofas anymore. 

Carpet dampness: This is another problem that one faces. Wetness on the carpet due to the moisture formation. Just drop some silica gel sachets underneath your carpet. See no more dampness this monsoon season.For More Details Contact Us soon.

Gone are the days, when one dried aesthetically beautiful flowers inside their books or diaries. We become so enthralled by the beauty of some flowers that we want to preserve them before they wilt and die. But does a flattened flower appeal you as much as a fresh and upright flower? We bet it doesn’t. In this article, we will discuss a marvellous technique used in the flower industries in preserving and drying flowers using silica gel.

As you already know, silica moisture absorbing packets are an excellent desiccant moisture absorber. Generally, the desiccant used of flower drying is made by combining a mixture of blue indicating silica gel and white non-indicating silica gel.

How to use silica gel for drying flower?

Ensure that the petal of the flowers that are chosen for the drying process have no water in them. An airtight container is taken and silica gel for drying flowers is placed at the bottom of them to hold the flower stem. Before placing the flowers, their stems must be trimmed. Flowers are then placed upright above the drying agent silica gel. Long flowers can be laid as such whereas flat flowers must be placed facedown. The silica gel is gently poured over the flowers. It is ensured that each petal is covered in silica gel for a perfect and intact shape of flowers post the drying process. The silica gel is poured until the flower layer is completely covered.

Next, the air-tight container is sealed and moved to a secure and stable place without tilting the content. The time taken for the drying process depends on the type of flower. It may take up to 6days or even more in some cases.

Firstly, the top of the air contained in gently. Next, the silica gel content is gently poured out until the flower layer begins to show up. Now the flowers are removed one by one and gently shook to remove any silica gel residuals. Once all the flowers are taken out, for long-term storage purposes, a new air-tight container is taken and a thin layer of the drying agent silica gel is placed at the bottom. The dried and intact flowers and gently placed over the silica gel layer inside the storage container and sealed for future use.

This silica gel flower drying process is also known as embedded drying. Flowers generally used in this method include baby’s breath, bachelor’s button, cosmos, dahlia, daisy, rose, pansy, etc.

Advantages of silica gel Desiccant for flower drying or embedded drying:

• Maintenance of the original shape.
• Preserve and dry very delicate flowers.
• Overcoming Petal shrinkage problems.