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Did you know some of the world’s most threatened plants can’t be stored in our seed bank at –20° C? 🌱

This makes them highly vulnerable to extinction, but cryopreservation could be their lifeline. Go behind the scenes to learn how 👇

🎧 Learn more in our latest podcast episode: ow.ly/Q1Nl50XlYTF
November 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Millions of specimens, centuries of history — all coming to life online 🌿✨

After nearly four years of dedicated work, our digitisation project is entering its final stretch — and we’re gearing up for an amazing finish by March 2026.
November 3, 2025 at 10:53 AM
An extra special seed collecting trip! 🌱

Join Cate Blanchett, Kew's Ambassador for Wakehurst, on a seed collecting mission in the latest episode of our podcast series, Unearthed: The need for seeds 🎧

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October 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
What’s it like to care for 2.5 billion wild plant seeds? 🌱

See behind the scenes at our Millennium Seed Bank, where seeds journey from field to vault to restoration projects worldwide 🌍

Any questions? Drop them below & our team will do their best to answer them 👇

More 👉 https://ow.ly/YzUo50Xg9Ne
October 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM