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seed storage
Bulk storage of plant seeds intended for sowing and cultivation, excluding harvested seeds held for consumption.
Seed storage facilities are places for bulk storage of plant seeds that are intended to be sown in the ground or in raised beds for cultivation. It does not include grain storage or any other facilities for storing harvested seeds that are intended for consumption.
The seeds are retained to grow plants. Sowing in the ground or in raised beds is included in that cultivation purpose.
Grain storage covers harvested grains and seeds intended for consumption. The intended planting use distinguishes seed storage from that use.
Related definitions
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fiber storage
Space for bulk storage of raw plant fibers, especially for use in cloths and textiles. -
grain storage
Bulk storage of raw grains or seeds for food or fuel, excluding packaged products and seeds held for future cultivation. -
hay storage
Bulk storage of cut grasses, mainly for animal feed but also for stuffing, insulation, or thatching. -
milk storage
Bulk storage of unprocessed milk, excluding packaged milk and finished dairy products held in warehouses. -
plant oil storage
Bulk storage of unprocessed oils from plants, including crop oils, excluding packaged plant-oil products. -
sugar storage
Bulk storage of plant sugars, including granulated sugar, maple syrup, and molasses, excluding packaged sugar.