Seed classes and tags
- Breeder seed: produced by the breeding institute; golden yellow tag.
- Foundation seed: produced from breeder seed; white tag.
- Certified seed: produced from foundation seed and certified by a state seed certification agency; blue tag.
- Truthfully labelled (TL) seed: quality declared by the seller on the label, not certified.
Check before you buy
- Buy from a licensed dealer and take a bill with the lot number.
- Check the tag or label for variety, lot number, germination %, date of test and validity.
- Do not buy loose seed or packets without labels.
- Keep a few seeds and the packet until harvest in case you need to complain.
Quick germination test at home
Place 100 seeds on a moist cloth or paper, keep them moist for a few days and count how many sprout. This tells you roughly how much seed to use and whether the lot is healthy.
Official source
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Common questions
What colour is the certified seed tag?
Blue. Breeder seed has a golden yellow tag and foundation seed a white tag.
What should I do if seed fails to germinate?
Keep the bill, packet and some seed, and complain to your district agriculture office or seed inspector.
Where can I find seed information?
On the SeedNet India portal and from your state agriculture department or KVK.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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