Jersey
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
CZ
3 records
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.
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
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.
Herta
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SE
3 records
Groundforce
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
NL
3 records
Inlustris LS
ActiveFestuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
CZ
3 records
Joy
TerminatedLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
IT
3 records
Faricello
ActiveTriticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
IT
3 records
Indalo
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
NL
3 records
Fasto
ActiveSecale cereale L. · Rye
IT
4 records
Detvan
ActiveAvena nuda L. · Naked oat
SK
4 records
Gladiator
Application submittedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
NL
3 records
Exalis
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SK
4 records
Exeter
ActiveAgrostis capillaris L. · Common bent
NL
3 records
Checker
ActiveFestuca rubra L. · Red fescue
SE
4 records
Dark Matter
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
CZ
3 records
Bastion
ActiveSolanum melongena L. · Eggplant
NL
3 records
Barvites
TerminatedLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
DE
3 records
Chinese Ostiglia
ActiveOryza sativa L. · Rice
IT
3 records
Arc II
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
CZ
3 records
Bea
ActiveSinapis alba L. · White mustard
HU
3 records
Barsoccer
TerminatedLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
DE
3 records
Barrari
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
CZ
3 records
Terza
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Barvette
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
CZ
3 records
Apple 3GL
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
CZ
3 records