Seed Production of Vegetable, Tuber and Spice Crops

Precautions in storage godown

Stacking

• Seeds have to be stored and preserved on scientific lines in godowns till they are issued to growers.
  
• The bags containing seeds cannot be just dumped inside the godown, for it will not facilitate proper storage.
  
• Proper stacking ensures free access to the stocks in all parts of the godown for inspection and helps in effective disinfestations work.
  
• Generally, three methods of stacking are being followed
  
1. Simple,
2. Cross and
3. Block method. 6-8 bags height
For best storage performance,
• The produce must be thoroughly cleaned and graded,
• Dried to the safe storage moisture level of 10-12 % for cereals and 7-9% for oil seeds on wet basis) for a safe storage period of 6-12 months,
• Storage structures should to be properly repaired, cleaned and disinfected,
• Structures should bear the load of seeds stored and do not permit contact/ exchange with outside humid air,
• Structures should be constructed in the coolest part of the house/ farm.