There are only a few varieties certified the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies
The Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) variety review board has given the thumbs up to four of Arcadia Biosciences’ GoodHempTM varieties – Rogue, Umpqua, Santiam, and Potomac – for passing the harsh standards.
Randy Shultz, Ph.D., chief technology officer of Arcadia Biosciences, says that in an emerging industry like hemp, where less-than-perfect seeds have plagued growers in the past, the assurance provided AOSCA certification is instrumental. With our superior genetics, we are looking forward to providing growers with successful outcomes for them and for the industry at large.” We are pleased to be setting the standard for quality, standardization, and performance in the hemp seed industry.
Seed certification ensures growers receive pure and high-quality seed, says Chet Boruff, chief executive officer of AOSCA. “Hemp varieties that have successfully passed through the AOSCA variety review process can be produced as seed, transplants, clones or seedlings according to AOSCA standards. The AOSCA variety review process is conducted seed certification agencies, academia, the seed industry, and USDA according to standards established the U.S. Seed Act to make sure the new varieties are distinct, uniform, and stable..”
Shultz says the AOSCA certification demonstrates to the industry that AOSCA hemp seeds were produced in accordance with the highest standards of genetic purity, uniformity, germination rate, feminization rate, and varietal identity. Additionally, it allows sales in states such as Florida, where hemp seed must be AOSCA-certified before being planted.”
GoodHemp Varieties Certified AOSCA Are:
- UmpquaCBD-dominant, early photoperiod variety suitable for both the smokable and CBD extraction markets. Terpene profiles are unique to this variety.
- RogueThe CBD extraction markets need high-yielding, CBD-dominant intermediate photoperiod varieties. Excellent yields at low density planting.
- SantiamEarly photoperiod CBD dominant variety that can be used for both smokable marijuana and CBD extraction in northern latitudes. Has a high yield potential.
- PotomacFull season photoperiod, CBD dominant. This variety produces large plants with a heavy yield, making it the best option for biomass production.
GoodHemp is Arcadia’s product portfolio of genetically superior hemp seeds, transplants, and extracts introduced in 2019. Arcadia has been developing new non-GM hemp genotypes that provide growers with the quality and performance attributes they seek to overcome their greatest challenges – working directly with growers in field deployment and monitoring to accelerate their speed to success. Using Arcadia’s modern breeding science and genomics technology, ArcaTechTM combines real-time market intelligence with Arcadia’s proprietary discovery process.