CERTIFIED SEED
Certified seed is seed of a known variety produced under strict seed certification standards to maintain varietal purity. ... All certified seed must pass field inspection, be conditioned by an approved seed conditioning plant, and then be sampled and pass laboratory testing before it can be sold as certified seed.
Purchasing the right seed variety is one of the most decisions for winter wheat planting. Although only a small percent of overall production costs, it can affect yield-potential more than any other input factor. This is why it is important to invest in certified seed for high-quality performance. |
Seeds are considered pure when no foreign materials are present. Contaminated seeds increase production costs and reduce the quantity and quality of harvest. Investing in pure, certified seeds assures they have been properly conditioned to remove weed seeds, therefore decreasing extra herbicide costs. |