WVSSA - Who we are

Willamette Valley Specialty Seed Association

Developed by the WVSSA with OSU Extension

About Us

Growing Environment

Production History

Transportation Methods

Research Assures Quality

Contact Information

Membership Forms,
Policies and By-Laws

Pinning Regulations and
Isolation Guidelines

Growers Association
SSGWO

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A Long Production History

eed production is an important industry. Willamette Valley growers have many years of experience and understand the production of quality seed for world markets.

Quality seed production in the Willamette Valley began at the turn of the century and increased rapidly as the world's transportation network improved. Vegetable and specialty seed production dates back to the 1930's. Since then, all temperate season crops have been grown, including Brassicas, Radish, Squash, Pumpkins, and many others.

COMMON SEED CROPS
Cabbage Brussels Sprouts Turnip Rutabaga Parsley Parsnip Sugar Beet Red Beet Swiss Chard Medicinal Plants Herbs Flowers Spinach	Long Day Onion Bunching Onion Garlic & Leek Summer Squash Winter Squash Pumpkins Radish Chinese Cabbage Oriental Brassicas Grasses Legumes Mustard Kale

30 Year Average
Temperature and Precipitation
Salem, Oregon

Green - Total Precipitation (mm)
Yellow - Average Temperature (Centigrade)