Forest Seeds

Kerala Forest Seed Center (KFC) will collect seeds of superior trees/stands, processes, grades, stores, and supplies for KFD and other government departments, non-governmental agencies, farmers, and others interested in seeds of forest tree species for propagation. The seeds supplied will be certified for source, purity, germination percentage and number of seeds per kilogram or gram.

Purchase of Seeds

Seeds in ready stock can be purchased from KFSC on all working days between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Requests for purchase of seeds may be sent to the Scientist-in charge, KFSC. A quotation shall be provided to the purchaser, indicating the total cost for supply and handling charges. On remittance of full payment of the cost by cash or bank draft (payable to the Registrar, KFRI), the seeds shall be sent by parcel/post/courier. For seeds of species that may not be available in stock, order will have to be placed well in advance, at least three months before the seeding time of the species.