Variety traits

Germination Capacity — Red Clover

Trifolium pratense L.

The germination capacity of red clover seeds determines the seeding rate and the density of the future stand. It is evaluated in the laboratory on the 7th day of germination, with hard seeds having an impermeable coat counted as normally germinated.

In the reference 4 varieties crop Red clover, where this is mentioned in the description.

For red clover seeds, the standard method for determining germination capacity is germination on filter paper in thermostats. The germination energy is recorded on the 3rd day, and the laboratory germination capacity on the 7th day. For tetraploid varieties, it is recommended to conduct the analysis within a month after harvest. An important feature of this crop is the presence of hard seeds, which are included in the number of normally germinated seeds during laboratory analysis.

Regulatory requirements for sowing quality establish a minimum germination threshold of 80% for original and elite seeds and 75% for certified seeds. When using lots with lower indicators, agronomists adjust the seeding rate, increasing it by 10–15%. To increase field emergence, which is always lower than laboratory germination, seed scarification is used to help overcome the impermeability of their coat.

General information about the subject — on the page Germination capacity.

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Varieties of Red clover mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.