CANADA SEED TESTS
USA Accredited Seed Laboratory, U.S. OECD Authorized Entity, & CFIA Accredited Grader
Canada Seed Regulations and Grade Standards, Methods and Procedures, provide the information required to grade a seed. Canada Testing Tables provided by the Agency are used to indicate the criteria of purity used in grading crop seeds to which the Regulations apply. Visit http://www.inspection.gc.ca for additional information on Canada Seed Testing.
See our price list effective from July 1, 2025 for our seed testing and services here.
The Canadian seed grading system evaluates purity by counting and weighing weed seeds, other crop seeds, and impurities.
| Kind of Seed | Purity* | Germ | Mill Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa | $60.00 | $50.00 | $55.00 |
| Alkaligrass | $60.00 | $50.00 | $55.00 |
| Bentgrass | $75.00 | $50.00 | $55.00 |
| Crop & Week Exam or Sod | Price |
|---|---|
| CANADA International Test | $70.00 |
*Price for the Species not listed here is compared with Standard Price list.
* PURITY INCLUDES ALL STATE NOXIOUS WEED EXAM (EXCEPT DE, HI, MD, NH, NJ, PA, VA & WV)
** INCLUDES AMMONIA TEST
*** INCLUDES FLUORESCENCE TEST
Test fees are based on the minimum weight per sample prescribed by the Federal Seed Act. Examination of additional amounts will be charged at the rate of $70 per hour. Fees for seeds not listed are available upon request. Any consultation work will be charged at $75.00 per hour or $600.00 per day, plus travel and other expenses.
Invoicing
Invoicing will be done at the end of each month for all samples received during that month, which could be either before or after the test results are sent. Finance Charges on accounts over 30 days: 2% per month.
WARRANTIES
Tests are carried out in accordance with AOSA rules unless otherwise specified. Tests are based on the sample submitted and may not reflect the condition of the seed of the seed lot from which the sample was taken. Our liability is therefore limited in all instances to the sample received and price for making such analysis.
Important Information
- Coated/Treated Seed - additional $60.00
- Germ Only - additional $25.00
- Additional Charge for Purity Mixture Samples with Coated and Raw Seed: $60.00
- Examination of additional time over one hour $60/hr.
- RUSH: $70.00
- SUPER RUSH: $90.00
WARRANTIES
Tests are carried out in accordance with AOSA rules unless otherwise specified. Tests are based on the sample submitted and may not reflect the condition of the seed of the seed lot from which the sample was taken. Our liability is therefore limited in all instances to the sample received and price for making such analysis.