March 12, 2020

QUIZ – Seed quality standards

1. Based on Canadian seed standards, what is maximum percentage of non-hybrid seed allowed in a bag of Certified No.1 hybrid canola seed?
2. What is the minimum "physical" purity of Certified No.1 canola seed? (Canola seed versus other seeds.)
3. What is the minimum allowed germination in Certified No.1 seed?

 

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