Hi Gene Seeds Standards

The cereal seed produced by Wynnstay at Shrewsbury is branded as Hi-Gene Seed, the name associated with seed of high genetic potential and free from impurities.

The table below shows the potential problems that can be brought on to the farm when seed is produced to the normal certified standards.

 EECHVSHiGene
GERMINATION 85% 85% 90%
Freedom from weed seeds - - 99.9%
Varietal Purity 99% 99.7% 99.9%
MAXIMUM IMPURITIES PER KG   
Non cereals 14 2 1
Other cultivated cereals species 14 3 1
Ergot 6 1 Nil
Wild Radish/Corn Cockle 6 1 Nil
Wild Oats 1 Nil Nil