Seed Testing
Seed testing helps ensure your crop starts with the best possible foundation. At Mountain View Seed Cleaning, we coordinate accredited seed tests to give producers clear, reliable information about germination, vigor, purity, and disease levels before the seed goes into the ground. Accurate testing supports better decisions on cleaning, treating, and seeding rates, and helps protect the value of pedigreed and commercial seed lots.
We work with trusted, certified labs to provide fast turnaround and consistent results. Whether you’re preparing pedigreed seed, checking bin-run quality, or verifying storage conditions, we make the process simple and efficient.
What we test for
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Germination — Measures how well your seed will establish in the field.
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Vigor — Indicates how seed performs under stress or cool soil conditions.
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Purity — Identifies weed seeds, foreign material, and off-types.
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Thousand Kernel Weight (TKW) — Helps fine-tune seeding rates for uniform stands.
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Disease screening — Detects seed-borne diseases such as fusarium, smut, and bunt.
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Why testing matters
Seed quality can vary from bin to bin and year to year. Testing provides the information needed to:
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Adjust seeding rates for optimal plant stands
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Decide whether seed treating is recommended
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Confirm pedigreed seed meets certification standards
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Identify issues early and avoid costly re-seeding
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Protect yield potential and crop uniformity
Testing is especially valuable after tough harvest conditions, long storage periods, or when using carryover seed.
How the process works
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Bring your sample to the plant.
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We prepare and submit the sample to an accredited lab.
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Results are returned directly to you and can be reviewed with our team.
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If treatment or additional cleaning is recommended, we can handle it immediately.
This streamlined approach saves time and ensures your seed is ready for the drill with no delays.
Supporting your crop from start to finish
Seed testing is part of our full-service approach—cleaning, conditioning, treating, and verifying quality all in one place. Our goal is to help producers make informed decisions that lead to stronger stands, healthier crops, and more profitable acres.