Seed & Pure Live Seed Calculator

Compute pure live seed percentage, bulk seeding rate, total pounds, bag counts and seeds per linear foot of row.

Field Calibration & Rate Reference Chart

Seeding rate and pure live seed reference
SpeciesSeeds/lbTarget seeds/acBulk lb/ac
Tall fescue227,0003,000,00015
Kentucky bluegrass1,100,0001,500,0002
Perennial ryegrass227,0004,000,00020
Bermudagrass hulled1,900,0002,000,0001
Bermudagrass unhulled800,0002,000,0003
Alfalfa200,0005,000,00028
Winter wheat12,0001,200,000105
Soybean2,800160,00063
Corn1,40034,00027
Cereal rye18,0001,200,00073