Quote Originally Posted by MysticTree View Post
This seems to be at odds with your idea that weeds produce better seeds for sprouting. If what you say is true the sprouting seed companies must be using some sort of selective (breeding) process for ensuring this "better seed". Seed that is sprouted rather than just sown may well have a better germination rate than seed sown in the ground which may be what makes the difference if there is any difference - I don't think there is a difference; farmers who form the bulk of seed buyers would not be happy with a lesser germination rate. This suggests to me that the seed viability is exactly the same but the farmer doesn't tend his sown seed with as much attention as the average sprout grower.
l'll get back to you on this when l have a proper qualified answer.