Practical Guide for drying and storing vegetable seeds in organic small-scale and on-farm seed production
The germination rate and vigour of seeds affect how well a crop emerges and establishes. They are a crucial aspect of seed quality, as poor seed vigour will result in seedlings that are more sensitive to abiotic stress (for example soil compaction or drought) and biotic stress (pathogens, especially soil-borne ones) and might even affect the final performance of the crop! During seed storage, seeds age and their quality declines by oxidation.