There's always some variation in how individual seeds germinate. Seed suppliers do their best to provide lots with as uniform germination as possible, and they usually guarantee a certain germination rate upon delivery. However, sometimes seeds, especially older ones, can lose some of their vigor. A quick check with a SeedScanner can reveal this, which is especially useful for growers like WPK, who have automated part of this process using the SeedScanner developed by Sendot.
The SeedScanner from Sendot measures the oxygen consumption of individual seeds to determine their vitality. It delivers fast, reliable results and presents them in a clear report. The standard parameters it assesses include germination rate, dormancy period, maximum oxygen uptake, and the variation of these factors within the seed batch.
Why is this helpful? Because it allows growers to sow the right amount of seed, taking into account that not every seed will germinate. There's nothing more frustrating than realizing, two weeks after sowing, that part of your batch hasn't sprouted. At that point, having to sow extra seeds means you've already fallen behind schedule.
In a short video, WPK demonstrates how they use the SeedScanner and explain why this smart tool has become so valuable in their propagation process.
