PART 2 Categories of seed

Categories of seed5

Seed is divided into the following categories, commonly known by the abbreviations given—

a

breeder's seed (“BR”);

b

pre-basic seed (“PB”);

c

basic seed (“BS”);

d

certified seed (“CS”);

e

certified seed, first generation (“C1”);

f

certified seed, second generation (“C2”);

g

certified seed, third generation (“C3”);

h

commercial seed (“CM”);

i

standard seed (vegetables only) (“ST”);

j

seed of a higher voluntary standard (“HVS”).