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: September 1, 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
64112 SBSmw 244 Prince George TBD Harvest 2023
64113 SBSdh1 245 Bulkley Valley TBD Harvest 2023
64114 SBSdw3 246 Central Plateau TBD Harvest 2023

Douglas Fir seed availability

Updated: September 1, 2023

Seedlot Number Seed BEC Orchard # Seed Zone Gain Germination Amount Available (g) Seedlings (000's)
63891 SBSdh1 225 PG GVO 25 96 3,035 136.9
64048 SBSdh1 225 PG GVO 24 92 91,198 3,971.1
64049 ICHmk3 226 QL GVO 26 96 51,392 2,295.7
64051 SBSdh1 232 QL GVO 29 93 63,053 2,538.4
64052 SBSdh1 233 PG GVO 25 96 83,162 3,552.9

White Spruce seed availability

Updated: September 1, 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 SOLD OUT
64045 SBSwk1 211 PG Weevil Tolerant GVO27 IWS +64 92 376,349 69,830.3
64106 SBSwk1 211 PG Weevil Tolerant GVO 26 IWS +63 94 SOLD OUT
64047 SBSmw 247 PG 2nd Generation High Gain GVO 35 95 34,330 6,482.0
64085 SBSmw 247 PG 2nd Generation High Gain GVO 35 86 186,060 24,415.0
64056 SBSdh2 239 PG High Elevation (1200m-1550m) GVO 15 88 36,878 5,658.1