The COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for seeds in 2020 to an unprecedented degree. As seed companies assess their needs for replenishing …
Seed Economics Toolkit
Organic seed production is a developing industry and viable economic opportunity for organic growers. To help growers manage the …
Seed Potato Production and Breeding in Organic Systems
Healthy crops start with healthy seeds, and potatoes are no exception. This webinar features Rue Genger from University of Wisconsin-Madison …
Broccoli Seed Production: Quick Reference
Broccoli Seed Production Broccoli is both an annual and biennial crop depending on whether you are producing seed of a sprouting or heading …
Winter Squash Seed Production: Quick Reference
Cucurbit Seed Production Cucurbits of the same species will intermate, even if they seem to be disparate types. Isolation distances must be …
Cucumber Seed Production: Quick Reference
Cucurbit Seed Production Cucurbits of the same species will intermate, even if they seem to be disparate types. Isolation distances must be …
Snap Bean Seed Production: Quick Reference
Snap Bean Seed Production Snap beans are a warm season, frost tender annual that prefer fertile loams, but are tolerant of many soil types. …
Tomato Seed Production: Quick Reference
Tomato Seed Production Tomato plant spacing is affected by the growth habit of the variety. The three main growth habits …
Sweet Corn Seed Production: Quick Reference
Common Sweet Corn Endosperm Types Endosperm type Gene Description Sugary su1 Normal or old fashioned sweet corn, creamy …
Kale Seed Production: Quick Reference
Kale Seed Production Kale grows best if daytime and nighttime temperatures are moderate (60-75°F), but is more tolerant of heat than some …
Beet Seed Production: Quick Reference
Beet Seed Production Beets are a biennial crop, so seed production must take into account a two-year reproductive cycle. Year 1: Producing …
Carrot Seed Production: Quick Reference
Carrot Seed Production Carrots are a biennial, so seed production must take into account a two-year reproductive cycle. Year 1: Producing …
