Sesbania Seeds Moisture Content – Critical Quality Parameter

Overview

Moisture content is a crucial quality parameter for sesbania seeds, directly affecting seed viability, storage life, and susceptibility to fungal contamination. The ideal moisture content for export-grade sesbania seeds is 8-10%, measured using calibrated moisture meters or oven-dry methods at 103°C for 17 hours (ISTA standard).

Details

Seeds with moisture content above 12% are at risk of rapid quality deterioration — fungal growth can begin within days under warm storage conditions, and germination rates decline sharply. Conversely, seeds dried below 6% may develop internal cracks that reduce vigor even if germination rates appear acceptable.

Why Choose Us

All Kohenoor International sesbania seed lots are dried to optimal moisture levels using ambient air drying or mechanical dryers with temperature controls to prevent heat damage. Moisture content is tested at multiple stages — incoming raw seed, post-processing, and pre-shipment — with results documented on quality certificates.