Pure Live Seed (PLS) & Seeding Rate Calculator
Calculate Pure Live Seed (PLS percentage) from seed tag purity and germination ratings, determine bulk seeding rate (lbs/acre or kg/ha), and compute true cost per pound of live seed according to USDA standards.
Seed Lab Tag & Planting Parameters
%
Pure seed percentage on bag tag.
%
Lab germination test percentage.
lb PLS/ac
Agronomic recommendation.
Acres
$
/ lb bulk
Quoted retail bag price per bulk pound.
Pure Live Seed (PLS)
76.5% PURE LIVE SEED
76.5%
Inert matter, chaff & non-germinating seed: 23.5%
Required Bulk Seeding Rate
19.61 lbs / ac
21.98 kg / hectare
True Cost per Live Seed Pound
$5.88 / lb PLS
+$1.38 / lb premium over bulk tag
Total Planting Purchase Summary
Total Bulk Seed to Buy:
392.2 lbs (8 Bags @ 50lb)
Total Seed Expenditure:
$1,765