What is PLS?


Understanding Pure Live Seed

The PURITY and GERMINATION rates are used to calculate the Pure Live Seed(PLS) rate, which is what Stock Seed Farm bases our native grass pricing on. PLS is only the good, viable seed that is expected to grow. "PLS lbs" is not to be confused with or compared to "Bulk lb" prices many seed dealers may quote or you may find online. 'Bulk lbs" do not factor in the seed purity or germination rate, and therefore may be lower quality, less reliable, and contain more waste/plant material leading to inconsistent, less successful results. 

PLS Formula: (Purity % x Gemination %) / 100 = PLS %

With products sold by the "PLS lb" you will actually receive more physical lbs of product than ordered to equal 100% of purchased weight of Pure Live Seed. You will only pay for the seed that is tested to grow, and nothing else!

 

 

All purity and germination analysis information, as well as PLS % is available on the seed tag attached to your bag!