GoldStar Seeds

FAQ

What are your prices?

We have two pricing structures.  We charge by the square meter or by the kilo.  Typically, we charge a square meter fee for very small productions, however most commonly our prices are based on a per kilo rate.  The price per kilo is a function of the base rate (historical average yield) of the material being produced.  Because base rates are not always proven in Chile we encourage our customers to perform pilot productions with us the first year as a means of determining the potential of the variety under our conditions.  This limits the risk to both parties.  Starting small also enables us to learn more about your materials and gives our customers the opportunity to get to know us and our quality.  For more specific information about pricing please contact us.

What are the temperatures in the areas of Chile where you are producing your seeds?

Click to see Temperatures below.

When do you need stock seed by?

Click to see Production Schedule below.

What are your quality standards for each crop you produce?

Click to see Quality Standards below.

Climate Data

Temperatures in Chile where we are producing seeds
North-Central
(Ovalle-Santiago)
  Summer Winter
Average Minimum Temp 13°C / 55°F 3°C / 37°F
Average Maximum Temp 30°C / 86°F 15°C / 59°F
Average Rainfall 70-300 mm
Central
(Santiago-Talca)
  Summer Winter
Average Minimum Temp 10°C / 50°F 3°C / 37°F
Average Maximum Temp 30°C / 86°F 12°C / 54°F
Average Rainfall 300-700 mm
South-Central
(Talca-Los Angeles)
  Summer Winter
Average Minimum Temp 13°C / 55°F 4°C / 39°F
Average Maximum Temp 30°C / 86°F 13°C / 55°F
Average Rainfall 600-1000 mm

Production Schedules

We need stock seed according to these schedules
Cucurbit Seed Production Schedule
  Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Production Order                          
Stock Seed Needed                          
Sowing Date                          
Flowering                          
Harvest Date                          
Shipping Date                          
MI Lettuce Seed Production Schedule
  Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Production Order                          
Stock Seed Needed                          
Sowing Date                          
Flowering                          
Harvest Date                          
Shipping Date                          
Broccoli and Cauliflower Seed Production Schedule
  Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Production Order                                  
Stock Seed Needed                                  
Sowing Date                                  
Flowering                                  
Harvest Date                                  
Shipping Date                                  
Cabbage and Kohlrabi Seed Production Schedule
  Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Production Order                                  
Stock Seed Needed                                  
Sowing Date                                  
Flowering                                  
Harvest Date                                  
Shipping Date                                  
Carrot Seed Production Schedule
  Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Production Order                                        
Stock Seed Needed                                        
Sowing Date                                        
Flowering                                        
Harvest Date                                        
Shipping Date                                        
Celery Seed Production Schedule
  Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Production Order                                        
Stock Seed Needed                                        
Sowing Date                                        
Flowering                                        
Harvest Date                                        
Shipping Date                                        

Quality Standards

Quality standards for each crop we produce

Brassicaceae
Germination 90%
Genetic Purity 99%
Physical Purity 99.0%
Moisture 7.0%

Carrots
Germination 90.0%
Genetic Purity 98.5%
Physical Purity 99.0%
Moisture 7.0%
Wild Carrot Tolerance 0.3%

Cucurbitaceae
Germination 90.0%
Genetic Purity 98.0%
Physical Purity 99.0%
Moisture 7.0%

Celery
Germination 85%
Genetic Purity 99%
Physical Purity 99.0%
Moisture 7.0%

Asteraceae
Germination 95.0%
Genetic Purity 99.0%
Physical Purity 99.0%
Moisture 7.0%
LMV Free 0/30,000