Germination Testing:
• Germination testing is important to both the seed regenerator and the seed producer.
• Always try to germinate a random sample of the seeds you are wanting to plant.
• For long term storage, initial germination should be at least 85% for cereals, and 75% for vegetables.
• Wild species often have lower germination rates.
• See Germination testing section of workbook for more
information about the New York State Seed Testing Laboratory.
If you have any questions regarding what you have read in this workbook, please feel free to contact any project coordinator from the PSI project.