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Vegetable growing has become a highly specialised and intensive activity. The ever increasing requirement for quality has driven growers and plant raisers to demand improved seed standards. The use of high performance grades and specific seed treatments has a strong influence upon seedling emergence and plant establishment.
Seed is a natural product strongly influenced by the environmental conditions into which it is placed. To meet the demands of the market Tozer Seeds has developed an exacting set of quality criteria for each seed category.
Germination standards mentioned are minimum percentages - tested according to the ISTA (International Seed Testing Association) methods and tolerances.
Normal Seed
In general, normal seed has not been subjected to special processes. It is sold by weight and/or by count, depending on the product. Normal seed complies with EC standards. Read more about Normal Seed
Precision Seed
Precision seed has been subjected to additional processes. It has a uniform size and high germination. Precision seed is sold by count. Read more about Precision Seed
Priming
Priming is defined as an activation of the germination process with the purpose to obtain faster or more uniform emergence after sowing. Primed seed is sold by count.
Pelleting
Pelleting is defined as the process of changing the seed form by covering it with a material, the main purpose being to improve uniformity of size and shape resulting in improved sowing ability. Also additional ingredients may be added. Pelleted seed is sold by count.
Film Coating
Film coating is a full covering, usually pigmented layer, around the seed. The original seed form remains intact. Additional ingredients may be added. Film coating treatments that contain insecticides are normally identifiable by colour coding. Film coated seed is sold by count. Read more about Film Coating
