Germination Test Paper

Recommended for the reliable evaluation of seeds. All papers comply with ISTA requirements of 2017.

All papers are made of pure cellulose and are free from mould, bacteria and any toxic substances which might interfere with the growth of seeds.

  • Sufficient moisture is stored for the whole duration of the test.

  • The papers have an open pore structure for a high degree of water absorption, but the roots are not able to grow into the paper.

  • The conductivity of the papers is lower than 40 mS/m and the pH is between 6.0 and 7.5

  • All seed testing papers meet the ISTA and AOSA rules

  • Broad range of papers is available for the various
    germination methods TP, BP and PP


We offer following products:

Types 3014, 3236
as pleated strips 110 x 20 x 2000 mm (product references 301411200 and 323611200, package size 1008 strips; product references 301411200V300 and 323611200V300; package size 306 strips).

Type 0585 as wrapping strips 110 x 580 mm (product reference 08581158; package size 500 strips).

Types 520b and 5703 as sheets 580 x 580 mm (product references 520B5858 and 57035858, respectively; package size 100 sheets).

Grade Properties Weight [gsm] Thickness [mm]  
597 For Petri-Dishes and Jacobsen Tank 81 0,18  
598 For Petri-Dishes and Jacobsen Tank 140 0,32  
520bII For Petri-Dishes and Jacobsen Tank 135 0,53  
3621 Blotter light-blue 700 1,45
3633 Blotter light-blue 300 0,65
3644 Blotter blue 720 1,42
3645 yellow 165 0,34  
Grade Properties Weight [gsm] Thickness [mm]
520b white 155 0,65
5703 white 240 0,55
Grade Properties Weight [gsm] Thickness [mm]
3014 Pleated strips, white 110 0,22
3236 Pleated strips, grey 110 0,22
0858 wrapping strips for pleated strips 75 0,17