Seed Availability

Seed Availability

Cone crops are harvested annually in August at VSOC, then seed is extracted, tested and registered from October to February. All available seed is listed in the Seed Planning and Registry system (SPAR). SPAR allows users to register a seedlot, request seed for sowing and generate reports related to seed or vegetative material.

SPAR allows seed users to monitor seed availability and to determine suitable seedlots for each cutblock using the CBST tool. VSOC lists all seed BEC’s associated with each orchard and related maps in the Seed BEC Table for quick reference.

VSOC will routinely update seed availability, however if you have any questions regarding seed deployment or availability contact VSOC.

Lodgepole Pine seed availability

Updated: April 12, 2023

Seedlot Number Seed BEC Orchard # Seed Zone Gain Germination Amount Available (g) Seedlings (000's)
64053 SBSmw 244 Prince George 15 97 311 40.7
64054 SBSdh1 245 Bulkley Valley 17 98 559 70.0
64055 SBSdw3 246 Central Plateau 18 95 9,481 1,161.4

Douglas Fir seed availability

Updated: April 12, 2023

Seedlot Number Seed BEC Orchard # Seed Zone Gain Germination Amount Available (g) Seedlings (000's)
63891 SBSdh1 225 PG GVO 25 96 3,056 137.9
64048 SBSdh1 225 PG GVO 24 94 91,198 3,971.1
64049 ICHmk3 226 QL Harvested August 2022
64051 SBSdh1 232 QL 29 63,066
64052 SBSdh1 233 PG Harvested August 2022

White Spruce seed availability

Updated: April 12, 2023

Seedlot Number Seed BEC Orchard # Seed Zone Gain Germination Amount Available (g) Seedlings (000's)
63832 SBSdh2 239 PG High Elevation (1200m-1550m) GVO 12 83 7,151 991.8
63889 SBSdh2 239 PG High Elevation (1200m-1550m) GVO 17 89 3,553 516.0
64044 SBSwk1 211 PG Weevil Tolerant GVO27 IWS +63 93 3,795 670.3
64045 SBSwk1 211 PG Weevil Tolerant GVO27 IWS +63 94 376,460
64106 SBSwk1 211 PG Weevil Tolerant GVO 26 IWS +63 94 57,027 10,377.9
64047 SBSmw 247 PG 2nd Generation High Gain GVO 36 95 34,330 6,482.0
64085 SBSmw 247 PG 2nd Generation High Gain GVO 31 Harvested August 2022
64056 SBSdh2 239 PG High Elevation (1200m-1550m) GVO 14 Harvested August 2022