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.

Saxa

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Service Officiel de Controle (FR)

BG FR IT SI UA

8 records

Profi

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems, NL

CZ HR HU NL SK

7 records

Malimba

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

SVS Holland B.V.

CZ NL PL SI SK

9 records

Koru

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Rothwell Plant Breeders

DK ES FR SE

12 records

Bardessa

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Theodorus P.M. op den Kamp

DE EE FR NL SE

13 records

Tango

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Moravoseed Spol. S.r.o

CZ DK PL SK

7 records

Top crop

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

FR HR IT SI

8 records

President

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.

CZ ES IT UA

8 records

Revanche

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Claus Einfeldt

CZ DK FR UA

11 records

P9528

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

AT HU IT UA

10 records

Meiringa

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Richardier, Michele Meilland|France / Meilland, Alain A.|France / Meilland, Marie Louise|France

DK FR IT SE

7 records

Festos

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden BV (NL)

CZ FR NL SK

7 records

Baruba

Terminated

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

DE FR NL SE

11 records

Charger

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

PURE SEED TESTING

CZ HU IT SK

8 records

Baradona

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

CZ DE DK NL

10 records

Spino

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

NL UA

7 records

Allstarter

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF-TRIFOLIUM DANSK PLANTEFORAEDLING

FR IT

9 records

Victoria

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Semillas Fito, E

EE ES

9 records

Taptoe

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

D.J.VAN DER HAVE

DK ES NL

7 records

Fancy

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DE FR UA

10 records

Fausto ST

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

STRUBE ESPANA S.A.

AT IT UA

8 records

Barorlando

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

DE FR NL

9 records

Barserati

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Barenbrug USA

CZ DE FR

7 records

Barlicum

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Theodorus P.M. op den Kamp

CZ DE NL

11 records

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Variety traits

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Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
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