Once a superior variety of seed is developed, painstaking effort must be taken to keep it pure and produce it in large quantities for use. Most growers can produce certified seed if they are willing to make the extra effort. The production of certified and registered seed ensures that commercial grain and forage crop producers have an adequate supply of high quality, clean seed stocks. It does require extra time, labor and management effort. However, it usually does not require additional equipment.
Most growers can produce certified seed if they are willing to make the extra effort.
Each class represents advancing generations of seed production. Production of breeder and foundation classes are limited to the plant breeder and Foundation Seed Projects, respectively. These classes are used for collection of native species and improved strains that have not been formally released. Refer to the Colorado Seed Certification Standards Handbook for a more detailed description of seed classes. Obtain foundation or registered seed.