Our Value in Seed

Experience the Ball Seed^® difference through our extensive line of high-quality seed. Today, more than 80% of our seed inventory passes through our Ball Premier Lab in West Chicago, Illinois, for coating and pelleting, priming and testing. From rapid, uniform germination to skip-free sowing, Ball Seed offers the best seed quality on the market. In addition, look for the industry standard Ball Vigor Index^® rating (BVI). It was created to deliver hassle-free sowing and maximized growing every time by identifying superior seed lots.

And we don’t test the seed in a petri dish; we test it by growing it the way you do, so you can be confident it will perform that same way under your conditions. We also test pelleting and priming to determine the uniformity of how and when pellets break down, ensuring you get the optimal pellet size for full cells in the plug tray.

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BENEFITS

Ball Controlled Growth™ Seed (BCG)

Seed is treated with A-Rest®

Safe & sustainable. Saves you time and money while producing quality products.

Ball Vigor Index® Seed

Plug-testing method

Determines the vigor and uniformity of the crop.

Genesis® Seed (GS)

Primed

Germinates under a wider range of temperatures and delivers better uniformity.

Coated Seed (CT)

Film coated

Ensures better "flowability" through seeders.

Precision™ Multi-Pellets (PMPL)

Multi-seeded pellet

Multi-species and single-species pellets deliver a balanced mix of two or three varieties. All combos components are present at least 90% of the time.

Amplifed Seed (AMP)

Primed

Results in faster and more uniform germination compared to non-enhanced seed.

High Energy Seed (HE)

Refined

Delivers improved germination and uniformity.

Multi-Seed Pellets (MPL)

Multi-seeded pellet

Eliminates the need to run trays through the seeder multiple times

Certified Organic Seed (OR)

Organic

Not treated with any chemicals.

Pelleted Seed (PL)

Coated

Uniform pellet for small seed items improves visibility and makes seeder pick-up easier.

Treated Non-Chemical (TR)

Refined

Seed has been disinfected without the use of fungicides, reducing seedling pathogens.

Treated Seed (TR)

Coated

Uses Thiram for general seedling disease control and Allegiance for protection against downy mildew.

A-REST is a registered trademark of SePRO Corporation.

What We Do Differently

At Ball Seed, your success is our passion. That is why we strive for solutions to improve functionality and efficiency with each seed order. Such as with our recent packaging upgrade to include a Super Seed Scan QR code that gives growers access to important details in the palm of their hand.

Seed germination and recent test dates
Vendor lot number
Marketing and technical support hyperlinks
Packing list and all electronic files, including BVI numbers at the time of shipping.

It’s all the best and nothing else! From precision packaging with Ball Technologies seed counters, to USDA accredited seed inspection on every seed lot we sell, Ball Seed is the industry leader with the best products, best service, and best support.

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Seed data is available for all products purchased through Ball Seed

Seed Forms

There are multiple seed forms available when you order from Ball Seed. Explore them below. Each is tested for the highest quality and offers great performance for your greenhouse and ultimately your customer.

RAW

DE-TAILED

PRIMED

AMPLIFIED

COATED

TREATED

PELLETED

MULTI-SEED PELLET AND MULTI-SPECIES MULTI-PELLET

PRECISION™ MULTI-SEED PELLET

Easy Ordering Options

Place seed orders through your Ball Seed or Ball ColorLink® Sales Representative, or search online anytime at WebTrack® where you can explore LIVE inventory and weekly availability for thousands of innovative varieties.

Coming Soon!

The seed packaging team has successfully moved its operations into new, updated spaces in West Chicago. A recently built addition will house the company’s Seed Distribution and Seed Processing systems. The smooth transition is a capstone to Ball Seed’s commitment to seed supply efficiency and accuracy. These innovations will elevate your seed experience! Stay tuned for more news and facility tours during Ball Seed Customer Days in 2025.

Part of the new Seed Distribution and Seed Processing systems.