| Form |
Description |
Benefits |
| Ball Controlled Growth (BCG) |
Seed is treated with A-Rest |
Reduces stretching in early plug stage. |
| Seed (SD) |
Seed is raw |
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| Coated (CT) |
Film coated |
Allows seed to flow easier through seeders. |
| Coated - Slick Seed (CT) |
Film coated |
Certain crops have a slick coating for better flow ability. |
| De-tailed (DT) |
In marigolds, the "tail" of the seed is removed |
Allows for mechanical sowing and coating of marigold seed. |
| Genesis (GS) |
Primed |
Seed germinates under a wider range of temperatures with better uniformity. |
| Genesis II (GSII) |
Improved priming for pansy seed |
Growers can double sow directly into finished containers. Allows plug growers to germinate under higher temperatures. |
| Multi-Pelleted (MPL) |
Multi-seeded pellet |
Eliminates the need to run trays through the seeder multiple times. |
| High-Energy (HE) |
Refined |
Improved germination and uniformity. |
| Organic (OR) |
Certified organic |
Seed is certified organic and not treated with any chemicals. |
| Pelleted (PL) |
Coated |
A heavier coat for small seed items; improves visibility and easier pick up with seeders. |
| Ball Vigor Index (BVI) |
Plug-testing method |
Determines vigor and uniformity on selected crops. |
| Vegetable Seed (SD) |
Non-treated |
As of September 1, 2008, all vegetable seed will either be Organic or non-treated seed. Currently, there are only six vegetable items that are treated with Thiram. |