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.

Bartender

Protection expired

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Barenbrug Holland BV, 6501 BH Nijmegen

CZ DE FI HU NL PL +1

16 records

Cecile

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Bejo Zaden B.V.

CZ HU NL PL SI SK

12 records

Carson

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds, NL

FR HR HU PL SK

11 records

Kestrel

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

HR NL UA

12 records

Amadeus

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Pure Seed Testing Inc (US)

CZ DE EE FR HU NL +1

13 records

Troubadour

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Vijn, Ralph

CZ DE FR NL PL SE

11 records

Andante

Terminated

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

PRODANA SEED A/S - DLF SEEDS A/S

CZ DE DK EE PL SE +1

12 records

Berggold

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

VEB Saat und Pflanzgut (DE)

CZ DE HR HU NL PL +1

9 records

Paddok

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

REHEUL| Prof. Dr. ir. Dirk Reheul c/o Universitaet Gent - Afd. Planten-teelt en Plantenveredeling

BE DE DK HR NL SI

13 records

Figaro

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S, 4000 Roskilde

CZ DK EE FR PL SE

13 records

Rosalina

Application submitted

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Sejet Planteforaedling I,S

DK EE LT PL UA

13 records

Levina

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Royal Sluis (NL)

BG HU NL SI UA

9 records

Mara

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

CZ HR PL RO SK

11 records

Kelvin

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

WIJK| Dr. A.J.P. van Wijk c/o Limagrain Advanta Nederland B.V.

DE FR NL SE SK

14 records

Barlexas II

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

CZ FR HR IT RO

11 records

Mirtello

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Dieter Stelling

DE LU NL UA

11 records

Concord

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

PGG Wrightson Seeds

IT NL

13 records

Barimpala

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

DE FR HR

13 records

Brennus

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

VEQUAUD DOMINIQUE

FR UA

16 records

Sabor

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Theodorus P.M. op den Kamp

CZ DE HU NL PL SK

14 records

Cresir

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Seifert, Robert P.

ES FR HR HU IT SK

13 records

Diana

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PETOSEED CO

CZ DK ES HU NL SK

8 records

Salsa

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

SEGONDS| Daniel Segonds c/o GIE Sockalb

CZ DE FR NL PL

13 records

Manhattan

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

The State University of New Jersey - Rutgers (US)

DE DK FR NL SE

11 records

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