Hard Seed

January 23, 2012

Hard seed 

You will be interested to know that we are finding hard seed in our germination counts this year in peas and lentils. We have not seen this previously to the extent that we have this year. Hard seed is observed when the seed coat is impermeable to water. Hard seed is also a type of dormancy, as it prevents the germination of viable seeds because the seed coats are impermeable to water.

Seed Dormancy Explained

January 23, 2012

Dormancy Explained

Seed Dormancy in barley

Seed Quality Update-December 2011

December 22, 2011

As we come to the end of the year, I have a couple of items that were brought to my attention to share with you.

Meet Your Seed Testing Professional

December 6, 2011

Janine Swenson, Germination Analyst

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Weed seed analysis for Phytosanitary Certification for Canary seed exports to Mexico

November 25, 2011

Weed seed analysis for Phytosanitary Certification for Canary seed exports to Mexico

20/20 Seed Labs Inc is now approved by the CFIA to conduct weed seed analysis for phytosanitary certificates for canary seed exported Mexico.

Please contact Carey Matthiessen at:

Flax Testing For the Presence of CDC Triffid

November 24, 2011

A flax sample MUST be submitted with a Sample Submission Form.

Click here to DOWNLOAD A FILLABLE FORM

Click here to DOWNLOAD A STANDARD FORM  

 

Seed Quality Update-November 2011

November 6, 2011

Seed Quality Update November 2011

 

You will be relieved to know that this season germination results are much better than expected. Overall the average germination for most of the province is coming in well over the minimum grade standard of 85%.

Watch for frost damage

However, recent reports indicated that there are several regions that had poor harvest conditions and early killing frosts.

 

SEED ROW - Q&A WITH OUR CLIENTS IN THE SEED INDUSTRY

November 6, 2011

Blair Peregrym, manager Stony Plain Seed Cleaning Plant, Stony Plain, Alberta

Blair is the general manager for the Stony Plain Seed cleaning plant in Central Alberta. Blair has been at the plant since 1985 which gives him over 26 years experience in the seed industry.

20/20 Seed Labs Opens a New Seed Lab Near Lethbridge Alberta

October 14, 2011

20/20 Seed Labs Opens New Alberta Lab to Serve Prairie Farmers

 

October 13, 2011—Nisku, Alberta.—Nisku-based seed laboratory 20/20 Seed Labs Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of a new seed testing facility near Lethbridge, Alberta. This lab will be conveniently and centrally located on Highway 3 between Lethbridge and Coaldale, providing easy access for both clients and courier service.