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Tag: Seed Quality

July 23, 2018

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 …

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July 23, 2018

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 …

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July 23, 2018

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 …

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July 23, 2018

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. …

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July 23, 2018

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 …

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July 23, 2018

Sweet Corn Seed Production: Quick Reference


Common Sweet Corn Endosperm Types Endosperm type Gene Description Sugary su1 Normal or old fashioned sweet corn, creamy …

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July 23, 2018

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 …

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July 23, 2018

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 …

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July 23, 2018

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 …

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July 23, 2018

Understanding Best Practices for Seed Production and Handling in Montana


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2018 CONTACT Kiki Hubbard, Organic Seed Alliance, (406) 544-8946, …

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July 10, 2018

Seed Quality: Best Practices for Vegetable Seed Handling in Montana


Farmers need quality seed that is free of disease and that delivers on advertised germination rates, vigor, trueness to type, and specific …

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October 19, 2017

Registration Now Open for Organic Seed Trainings in Montana


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2017 CONTACT Kiki Hubbard, Organic Seed Alliance, (406) 544-8946, …

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