Laboratory analysis
Why we test our seeds
Our seeds are grown in one of the leading GMP-certified facilities in Europe. Each batch of our seeds undergoes extensive testing in German laboratories to ensure that only the healthiest and most germinable seeds reach our customers.
We test specifically for viruses such as Alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV), Cannabis cryptic virus (CCV), Hop latent viroid (HLVd) and Lettuce chlorosis virus (LCV) using the RT-qPCR test, a highly sensitive method that detects and precisely quantifies specific viral RNA sequences in our samples.
Infected seeds can lead to serious problems, including
| Low germination rate: | Sick seeds often fail to germinate, wasting time and resources. |
| Weak plant health: | Plants from infected seeds are usually weaker and more susceptible to other diseases. |
| Susceptibility to diseases: | Infected seeds have a higher risk of spreading infections such as fungi, viruses and bacteria. |
| Reduced yield: | Weaker plants lead to fewer and inferior flowers. |
| Increased care requirements: | Sick plants require more care, which drives up production costs. |
| Contamination risk: | Diseases from infected seeds can spread to healthy plants and threaten entire harvests. |
| Delayed growth: | Infections can slow or stop plant growth, delaying the harvest. |
| Genetic instability: | Infected seeds can lead to unpredictable plant traits and inconsistent results. |
| Higher costs: | Additional expenses for treatment, replacement and increased care can significantly increase overall costs. |
