How to Read Seed Labels Reading Seed Labels

How to Read Seed Labels

Reading Seed Labels Why is it important for you to be able to read a seed label? ◦ So you know what you’re getting!

Reading Seed Labels Premium Sunny Mix Only the Best Seed Company Pure Seed Germination Origin 22. 82% Blue Boy KY Bluegrass 85% Oregon 32. 10% S 523 KY Bluegrass 83% Oregon 31. 09% Erin KY Bluegrass 85% Idaho 10. 94% Clark perennial ryegrass 90% Oregon 0. 02% Crop Test Date: February 1997 0. 20% Weed Noxious Weeds: None 2. 01% Inert Lot: 22 OR-661 • Varietiesin the package • Is this what you need? • Do the varieties complement each other?

Reading Seed Labels Premium Sunny Mix Only the Best Seed Company Pure Seed Germination Origin 22. 82% Blue Boy KY Bluegrass 85% Oregon 32. 10% S 523 KY Bluegrass 83% Oregon 31. 09% Erin KY Bluegrass 85% Idaho 10. 94% Clark perennial ryegrass 90% Oregon 0. 02% Crop Test Date: February 1997 0. 20% Weed Noxious Weeds: None 2. 01% Inert Lot: 22 OR-661 • How much of each variety is in there? • Is there too much or too little of one grass?

Reading Seed Labels Premium Sunny Mix Only the Best Seed Company Pure Seed Germination Origin 22. 82% Blue Boy KY Bluegrass 85% Oregon 32. 10% S 523 KY Bluegrass 83% Oregon 31. 09% Erin KY Bluegrass 85% Idaho 10. 94% Clark perennial ryegrass 90% Oregon 0. 02% Crop Test Date: February 1997 0. 20% Weed Noxious Weeds: None 2. 01% Inert Lot: 22 OR-661 • Will the majority of your grass seed germinate? • This tells you what seed is still alive in your package. • The higher the better.

Reading Seed Labels Premium Sunny Mix Only the Best Seed Company Pure Seed Germination Origin 22. 82% Blue Boy KY Bluegrass 85% Oregon 32. 10% S 523 KY Bluegrass 83% Oregon 31. 09% Erin KY Bluegrass 85% Idaho 10. 94% Clark perennial ryegrass 90% Oregon 0. 02% Crop Test Date: February 1997 0. 20% Weed Noxious Weeds: None 2. 01% Inert Lot: 22 OR-661 • Shows where the variety was grown. • Does this place have similar climate to KY?

Reading Seed Labels Premium Sunny Mix Only the Best Seed Company Pure Seed Germination Origin 22. 82% Blue Boy KY Bluegrass 85% Oregon 32. 10% S 523 KY Bluegrass 83% Oregon 31. 09% Erin KY Bluegrass 85% Idaho 10. 94% Clark perennial ryegrass 90% Oregon 0. 02% Crop Test Date: February 1997 0. 20% Weed Noxious Weeds: None 2. 01% Inert Lot: 22 OR-661 • Literally tells you the amount of weed seed in your mix • The lower the better (0. 5% is acceptable limit) • Higher percentage here means lower quality seed

Reading Seed Labels Premium Sunny Mix Only the Best Seed Company Pure Seed Germination Origin 22. 82% Blue Boy KY Bluegrass 85% Oregon 32. 10% S 523 KY Bluegrass 83% Oregon 31. 09% Erin KY Bluegrass 85% Idaho 10. 94% Clark perennial ryegrass 90% Oregon 0. 02% Crop Test Date: February 1997 0. 20% Weed Noxious Weeds: None 2. 01% Inert Lot: 22 OR-661 • Stuff in your mix that won’t grow • The lower the better

Reading Seed Labels Premium Sunny Mix Only the Best Seed Company Pure Seed Germination Origin 22. 82% Blue Boy KY Bluegrass 85% Oregon 32. 10% S 523 KY Bluegrass 83% Oregon 31. 09% Erin KY Bluegrass 85% Idaho 10. 94% Clark perennial ryegrass 90% Oregon 0. 02% Crop Test Date: February 1997 0. 20% Weed Noxious Weeds: None 2. 01% Inert Lot: 22 OR-661 • These are weeds that cause a lot of trouble in the state sold. • You want this to say “None” • If noxious weeds are present, the specific weed(s) will be listed.

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