Variety traits

Germination capacity

Germination capacity is an indicator of seed sowing quality that determines their ability to produce normal seedlings within a specified period. It serves as the basis for calculating the seeding rate and planning plant stand density in the field.

Mentioned in descriptions 2 969 varieties reference book.

Germination capacity reflects the ability of seeds to germinate under optimal laboratory conditions and is expressed as a percentage of normally germinated seeds relative to the total number of seeds sown in a sample. In agronomic practice, field germination, which is always 5–25% lower than laboratory results due to environmental factors, and germination energy, which characterizes the uniformity of seedling emergence, are also distinguished.

The value of germination capacity depends on storage conditions of the seed material, adherence to temperature and humidity levels, and the biological age of the seeds. Field performance additionally depends on sowing depth, soil composition, and the presence of pests and diseases during the germination period, which requires consideration when planning crops.

Assessment of germination capacity is conducted according to approved state protocols by germinating seed samples under controlled conditions in incubators. The obtained data are mandatory for calculating the seeding rate: low values require an increase in the number of seeds per hectare to prevent thinning of crops and to ensure target yields.

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Breakdown by crop

Germination — Sugar Beet 45 Maize Germination 45 Germination — Perennial Ryegrass 29 Germination Capacity — Soft Wheat 20 Germination — Soybean 14 Sunflower germination 11 Tomato germination capacity 9 Lettuce germination 8 Germination — Kentucky bluegrass 8 Germination — tomato (interspecific hybrids) 8 Potato Germination 8 Germination rate — Tall fescue 7 Germination — Sweet Corn 7 Barley Germination Capacity 6 Cotton Germination 5 Maize germination 5 Germination — Cannabis sativa 5 Germination — Red Fescue 4 Rapeseed germination 4 Alfalfa Germination 4 Chickpea germination 4 Germination — Italian ryegrass 4 Germination Capacity — Red Clover 4 Pea Germination 3

Found in these crops

Tomato 235 Perennial ryegrass 163 Cucumber 155 Maize 135 Bell pepper 77 Lettuce 76 Bread wheat 74 Sugar beet 51 Barley 47 Carrot 47 Common bean 47 Field pumpkin 44

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Novice

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

BEJO ZADEN

7 records

Navy

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

JACKLIN SEED

5 records

Nusprint

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Oregro Seeds

5 records

Namaku

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

8 records

Modena

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

BEJO ZADEN

5 records

Minkar

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Philip Simons

5 records

Merengue

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SVS HOLLAND BV , NL

4 records

Mariner

Active

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENTAL STATION

5 records

Maureno

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

6 records

MAS 55N

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

5 records

Lestris

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Beat Boller

4 records

Lydie

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Grass G.I.E.

6 records

Legend

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Peak Plant Genetics, LLC & Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

4 records

Kronos

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PNOS

5 records

Jackpot

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

JACKLIN SEED

4 records

Iltis

Protection expired

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Fischer Engelen

5 records

Inavale

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

DLF Pickseed USA

4 records

Inferno

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and Jacklin Seed by Simplot

6 records

Indigo Pear Drops

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Oregon State University

4 records

Hywin

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saaten Union, F

5 records

Hecata

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

6 records

Homerun LS

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Peak Plant Genetics, LLC & Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

4 records

Grand Slam

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

PURE SEED TESTING

4 records

Heatmaster

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

The Scotts Company

5 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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