Around here all seed suppliers get their seeds in just after Jan 1st, If you are observant and frugal most of them also have a 20% to 25% sale price for Jan and Fed. IE In the Northeast Agway brand seeds are on sale at 25% off. NE Seeds are on sale for 20% off. For older seeds, I have had good luck germinating 5 year old Seranno, amish paste and brandywines. 0 luck with onions, shallots and parsnips. Byron