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 |
