Our Seeds
We offer the following two basic categories of seeds – STANDARD and PRECISION.
STANDARD seed
STANDARD seed is sold by weight (kilos). Our STANDARD seed meets ISTA standards (the International Seed Testing Association). Most of the seed in this category is coated with fungicides.
PRECISION seed
PRECISION seed is sold by count (in units of 1000 seeds). This seed is of a high quality and is subjected to additional treatments. The treatment given to PRECISION seed includes the following.
Grading
The seeds is sorted according to its size. The uniform size of the seed results in uniform germination.
Hot Water Treatment (HWT)
HWT is carried out by SEMO on all pepper, carrot, parsley and brassica seed lots. This treatment eliminates any bacterial infection that may be on the surface of the seed.
SEMO Vital
SEMO Vital is the whole set of improving substances. It includes physical disinfection of seeds and the application of supporting substances that improve germination, support the development of the root system and the adaptation of plants to stress.
Other types of seed treatments
Primed seed of parsley, celeriac and carrot
Germination is quicker and more uniform using primed seed.
Thermo-primed seed of lettuce
Important for summer (hot weather) sowing, where the germination is better and more uniform with thermo-primed seed.
Pills/Pellets
SEMO offer pelleted seed of selected varieties. The Dutch firm INCOTEC pellets our seeds.
Organic seed
Our organic seed is certified by the Czech Government authority, and is intended for organic farming. We also offer organic seed of some herbs, such as and dill.