Seed Type Information

Below, you will find information relating to various seed types. Use the below chart only as a general reference to provide indications as to the characteristics relating to each type. PanDia Seeds makes no warrant or guarantee, express or implied, as to the accuracy of any information contained on this page. It is intended as a general reference, and any information should be verified with appropriate authority before use. A link to a HS Tariff resource can be accessed by clicking HERE.

Kind of SeedEstimated Longevity*Average Seeds/ LbAverage Seeds/ KgH.S. Tariff NumberScientific Name
Alfalfa2 Years1209.21.0040Medicago sativa
Artichoke3 YearsCynara scolymus
Asparagus3 Years2240049383.04Asparagus officinalis
Basil3 Years1209.00.0000Ocimum basilicum
Beans3 Years16003527.360713.33.10Phaseolus vulgaris
Beets4 Years3200070547.21209.29.1000Beta vulgaris
Broccoli3 Years129600285716.161209.91.8005Brassica oleracea
Brussels Sprouts4 Years136000299825.6Brassica oleracea
Cabbage4 Years123200271606.721209.91.8008Brassica oleracea
Cabbage- Chinese/ Other3 Years112000246915.21209.91.8009Brassica oleracea
Carrot3 Years352000776019.21209.91.8010Dacus carota
Cauliflower4 Years137600303352.961209.91.1000Brassica oleracea
Celery3 Years12160002680793.61209.91.2000Apium graveolens
Chicory4 Years320000705472Cichorium intybus
Chives3 Years1209.00.0000Allium schoenoprasum
Cilantro3 Years1209.00.0000Coriandrum sativum
Collards3 YearsBrassica oleracea
Cucumber5 Years1760038800.961209.91.8040Cucumis sativus
Eggplant4 Years115200253969.92Solanum melongena
Endive5 Years272000599651.2Cichorium endivia
Kale4 Years1600003527361209.91.8045Brassica oleracea
Kohlrabi3 Years147200324517.12Brassica oleracea
Leek2 Years158400349208.64Allium ampeloprasum
Lettuce1 Year416000917113.61209.91.8050Lactuca sativa
Melon- Cantaloupe4 Years1209.99.4020Cucumis melo
Melon- Musk/ Other5 Years1760038800.961209.99.4075Cucumis melo
Mustard3 Years1207.50.0000Brassica juncea
Okra2 Years800017636.8Abelmoschus esculentus
Onion1 Year136000299825.61209.91.4000Allium cepa
Other/ Misc.1209.91.8090N/A
Parsley1 Year288000634924.81209.91.5000Petroselinum crispum
Parsnip1 Year108800239860.48Pastinaca sativa
Pea3 Years32007054.72Pisum sativum
Pepper- Hot2 Years72000158731.21209.91.6090Capsicum sp.
Pepper- Sweet2 Years72000158731.21209.91.6010Capsicum annuum
Pumpkin4 Years3200070547.21209.91.8055Cucurbita maxima
Radish4 Years49600109348.161209.91.8020Raphanus sativus
Rocket/ Arugula1 YearCucurbita maxima
Spinach3 Years4784001054680.641209.91.8030Spinacia oleracea
Squash4 Years480010582.081209.91.8060Cucurbita pepo
Sweet Corn2 Years22404938.3040712.90.8550Zea mays var. saccharata
Swiss Chard4 Years2400052910.4Beta vulgaris
Tomato4 Years1600003527361209.91.8070Lycopersicum esculentum
Turnip4 Years224000493830.41209.91.8074Brassica rapa rapa
Watermelon4 Years480010582.081209.99.4040Citrullus lanatus

*Please note that the Estimated Longevity noted above is not a guarantee of shelf life and by no means implies liability  of PanDia Seeds seed lots to meet such requirements. It is a general estimation as to the estimated shelf life of a seed lot. A seed lot's actual shelf life will vary by lot. Such variances are often very large. PanDia Seeds obligations are defined by the Terms and Conditions of sale, and any other contractual obligations signed in writing between PanDia Seeds and its buyer.