Straight answers from the seed plant

The blue tag you receive when you purchase certified seed provides assurance of quality that cannot be obtained using bin-run seed. Seed growers go to great lengths to ensure the seed you buy meets or exceeds rigorous standards for varietal purity, germination, and freedom from impurities such as weed seeds and volunteer crops.

At Galloway Seeds we are involved in every step of the seed production process, including cleaning. Our quality control protocols mean only the best seed for our customers.

We also offer treating directly from the bin onto your truck. We've invested in seed treating equipment to make sure your seed gets the right product at the right rate, applied properly.

To calculate your seeding rate you need three things: target plant density, germination, and thousand kernel weight (TKW). We provide lab results with germination and TKW for all of the seed we sell — ask us when you pick up your seed!

Target plant densities vary from region to region based on average moisture, length of growing season, and relative productivity. Talk to your local agronomist for the best numbers for your own farm — the table below shows recommended targets for the black soil area around Fort Saskatchewan.

Emerging seedlings are susceptible to a variety of pathogens early in the season. Environmental conditions that delay emergence and slow early-season growth give these pathogens the opportunity to overwhelm the plants and damage your yield potential — sometimes before your crop has even emerged.

Seed treatments, used in tandem with certified seed, provide the best protection against these pathogens and allow your crop to outgrow this susceptible stage.

Give us a call to discuss your options! We'll ask about your operation and tailor a variety or crop type that suits your area and farm.

The Alberta Seed Guide (seed.ab.ca) also has agronomic and yield data for a wide range of varieties — check it out and see how they compare.

Pick your varieties and quantities (in acres, bushels, or pounds), tell us about treating or inoculation, and send it in. A member of our team reviews every request and gets back to you with pricing and honest advice — usually within 2 business days.

You can also create an account to track the status of your quotes and reservations in one place.

A member of the Galloway Seeds team will contact you within 2 business days to finalize the details of your reservation. Your reservation holds inventory; final pricing is confirmed with treatments and volume.

If your request is urgent, please call us at 780-998-3036.

Most customers pick up at the plant on Range Road 225 — we load directly over the full-length truck scale, and seed can be treated straight from the bin onto your truck. Delivery can be arranged depending on distance and season; ask when you confirm your order.