14-Stage Seed Production Process
From parent breeding lines to moisture-sealed seed packets, every Swastik seed lot follows a strict 14-stage quality protocol enforcing a certified 98%+ germination standard.
Transparent Seed Manufacturing Protocol
Detailed breakdown of quality checkpoints at each stage of production.
1. Varietal Research & Breeding
Breeding line selection for high tiller counts (20-25 per hill), sturdy non-lodging culm strength, head-rice recovery, and resistance to blast & BLB.
2. Parent Seed Multiplication
Controlled multiplication of breeder and foundation seed lines under isolation to maintain absolute genetic purity.
3. Contract Field Selection
Contract fields are audited for isolation distance from neighboring paddy fields, soil fertility, and freedom from volunteer weeds.
4. Nursery & Precision Sowing
Standard nursery bed preparation and row transplanting to ensure optimal hill spacing and root development.
5. Field Inspection & Roguing
Three mandatory field inspections by Swastik Agronomists to manually rogue off-type plants, wild rice, and diseased hills.
6. Pre-Harvest Vigor Testing
Panicle sampling and grain moisture measurement prior to authorizing harvest timing.
7. Timely Harvesting
Harvested precisely when grain moisture reaches 20-22% to avoid grain shattering and micro-cracks.
8. Pre-Cleaning & Threshing
Air-screen processing to remove straw, chaff, dust, and immature light grains.
9. Controlled Air Drying
Temperature-controlled air drying to bring seed moisture down to a safe 11.0% - 12.0%.
10. Certified Lab Germination Test
Official seed testing for germination rate, vigor index, physical purity, and seed health. Minimum 98% germination standard enforced.
11. Gravity & Density Grading
Gravity separator grading to ensure uniform grain density and weight across every lot.
12. Protective Seed Coating
Coating with bio-fungicides to protect germinating seeds against soil-borne pathogens.
13. Moisture-Proof Packaging
Sealed in moisture-proof Swastik Seed packets with QR lot traceability codes.
14. Warehouse Storage & Logistics
Stored in humidity-controlled warehouses before dispatch to certified dealers for sowing season.
From Harvest to Distribution
A complete seed-handling journey covering precision cleaning, grading, treatment, packaging, secure storage, and efficient distribution.
01PROCESSINGPrecision Seed CleaningAdvanced cleaning equipment removes dust, husk, light particles, and unwanted material while maintaining seed quality and uniformity.
02GRADINGSeed Grading & SortingControlled grading separates seeds by size and quality, helping maintain consistent seed lots and remove unsuitable material.
03TREATMENTSeed TreatmentSeeds receive controlled treatment to support protection, uniform coverage, and improved readiness for packaging.
04PROCESS CONTROLPrecision Seed HandlingAutomated conveyors and controlled handling systems move cleaned and graded seeds efficiently through the processing line.
05PACKAGINGAutomated PackagingProcessed seeds are accurately measured and packed into finished seed bags using controlled packaging equipment.
06STORAGE & DISTRIBUTIONFinished Goods WarehouseFinished seed products are organized, palletized, scanned, and prepared for secure storage and distribution.