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title: Moving to Sell by Seed Count Canola Packaging 
description: "BrettYoung Seeds is shifting its canola seed packaging to a purchased by seed count model in 2023. This article details what this change means for growers, how the new packaging works and important considerations for achieving optimal plant populations.  [Moving to Sell By Seed Count…"
url: "https://brettyoung.ca/agricultural-seed-crop-inputs-canada-portal/knowledge-hub/canolamedia/moving-to-sell-by-seed-count-canola-packaging/"
updated: "2026-04-10"
category: Canola
tags:
  - Canola
  - Sell by Seed Count
---

# Moving to Sell by Seed Count Canola Packaging 

BrettYoung Seeds is shifting its canola seed packaging to a purchased by seed count model in 2023. This article details what this change means for growers, how the new packaging works and important considerations for achieving optimal plant populations. 

[Moving to Sell By Seed Count Canola Packaging](https://www.youtube.com/embed/XmRx9U6sHsI?feature=oembed)

Overview of the New Packaging Model 

- **Move to seed count sales:** Canola seed packaging will be sold by seed count starting in 2023   
- **Alphabetical bag categories:** Bags are categorized alphabetically from A to D based on thousand seed weight   
- **Standard bag quantity:** Each bag, regardless of category, will contain 4.2 million seeds, intended to seed about 10 acres   

#### Seed Size Categories 

BrettYoung's seed packaging is divided into four categories, determined by the thousand seed weight: 

- **Category A:** Smallest bag, average weight around 4.2 grams   
- **Category B:** Average weight around 4.7 grams   
- **Category C:** Average weight around 5.2 grams   
- **Category D:** Largest bag, average weight around 5.7 grams   

#### How Seed Size Is Measured 

- **Facility calculation timing:** Thousand seed weight is calculated at the BrettYoung coating facility after seed treatment   
- **Counting and weighing process:** Seeds are counted and weighed to generate the average thousand seed weight   
- **Packaging process:** The seed is packaged according to the average weight into the appropriate bag size (A, B, C or D)   

#### Seeding Recommendations 

- **Consistent seed count per bag:** Each bag contains 4.2 million seeds, enough to seed approximately 10 acres   
- **Recommended plant population:** The recommended plant population is five to eight plants per square foot   
- **Based on survivability rate:** Recommendations are based on a 65% seed survivability rate   
- **Bag labelling details:** Bag categories are indicated with a letter (A, B, C or D) and the actual thousand seed weight is provided on the seed tag for customized recommendations   

#### Using the Seeding Rate Tables 

- **Survivability label location:** The back of the seed bag outlines percent survivability   
- **Adjustable seeding rates:** If actual survivability exceeds the average (e.g. 80%) growers can adjust seeding rates and seed more acres per bag   
- **Role of seeding conditions:** Seeding conditions such as soil moisture and seeding location can affect survivability   

#### Factors Affecting Seed Survivability 

Growers should monitor: 

- Seeding depth 
- Soil moisture 
- Root rots 
- Plant pathogens  

Planting at an optimal depth of half an inch to one inch in a moist, firm seedbed is important for canola's small seeds. 

#### Ordering Seed Size and Packaging Rollout 

- **Seed size ordering limitation:** Growers cannot order specific seed sizes as logistical challenges and hybrid availability limit options   
- **Commercial hybrid rollout:** All new commercial hybrids will use the new packaging   
- **Exceptions to new model:** The new model will apply to all seeds except for older Roundup Ready® hybrids   

#### Key Takeaways 

- **Introduction of packaging by seed count (PBSC):** BrettYoung is introducing this model in 2023 for canola seed 
- **Bag categorization method:** Bags are categorized by thousand seed weight, with the seed count remaining consistent   
- **Importance of accurate seeding rates:** Accurate seeding rates depend on plant population goals and actual seed survivability   
- **Impact of environment:** Environmental factors such as seeding depth, moisture and pathogens play key roles in achieving optimal establishment   

## FAQ

### **What is changing about BrettYoung's canola seed packaging in 2023?** 

BrettYoung Seeds is shifting its canola seed packaging to a purchased by seed count model in 2023. 

### **How are the new canola seed bags categorized?** 

Bags are categorized alphabetically from A to D based on thousand seed weight. 

### **How many seeds does each new packaging bag contain and how many acres can it seed?** 

Each bag contains 4.2 million seeds, intended to seed about 10 acres. 

### **Can growers order specific seed sizes under the new packaging model?** 

Growers cannot order specific seed sizes as logistical challenges and hybrid availability limit options.