Contract Seed Multiplication Services in Chile: How the Process Works

Seed multiplication is the process by which a seed company contracts a specialized producer to carry out the controlled reproduction of its hybrid varieties. Chile — and specifically its central valley — is one of the most sought-after destinations in the world for this service. At Maraseed, we have offered contract seed multiplication since 1992, working with seed companies from Europe and North America under strict quality standards and GSPP certification. What is Contract Seed Multiplication? Contract seed multiplication is a B2B service in which an international seed company contracts a specialized producer to multiply its varieties under controlled conditions. The producer — in this case Maraseed — receives the parental material, grows it under an agreed protocol, and delivers the resulting seeds with guaranteed genetic purity, germination quality, and phytosanitary certification. This model allows seed companies to access superior climatic conditions, reduce operational costs, and take advantage of the Southern Hemisphere's counter-season advantage. Species We Multiply at Maraseed At our homefarms in Curacaví and Monterrey, we multiply the following hybrid vegetable species: - Hybrid tomato (GSPP certified) - Hybrid pepper - Hybrid cucumber - Hybrid melon - LMV-free lettuce (Lettuce Mosaic Virus free) - Endive - Hybrid asparagus All species are produced under greenhouse conditions with strict isolation protocols that guarantee the genetic purity of every lot. How Our Multiplication Process Works Seed multiplication at Maraseed follows these stages: 1. Reception and verification of parental material delivered by the client 2. Production cycle planning based on species and variety 3. Sowing and crop establishment under greenhouse conditions 4. Controlled pollination by teams specialized in manual hybridization 5. Continuous monitoring by certified agronomists in the field 6. Harvest and post-harvest processing at our Curacaví facility 7. Quality control: germination tests, genetic purity, and phytosanitary checks 8. Packaging and export according to client specifications Certifications and Quality Standards Maraseed operates under GSPP (Good Seed and Plant Practices) certification — the most demanding international standard for hybrid tomato seed production free of Clavibacter michiganensis. We also comply with all phytosanitary export requirements for Europe and North America. Our Curacaví facilities include an in-house quality control laboratory, post-harvest processing plant, and controlled storage chambers. Why Choose Maraseed as Your Seed Multiplication Partner? - Over 30 years of exclusive experience in hybrid vegetable seed multiplication - 15 specialized agronomists overseeing every production cycle - Current GSPP certification - 100% greenhouse operations for maximum isolation - Three production locations: Curacaví, Monterrey, and Limache-Quillota - Direct export to Europe and North America - Full traceability of every lot from planting to delivery You may also be interested in: - Why Chile is the best country for seed production: https://www.maraseed.com/en/articles/why-chile-seed-production - GSPP certification in seed production: https://www.maraseed.com/en/articles/gspp-certification-seed-production - Hybrid tomato seed production process and quality: https://www.maraseed.com/en/articles/hybrid-tomato-seed-production-chile - How to choose a reliable seed multiplication partner: https://www.maraseed.com/en/articles/how-to-choose-seed-multiplication-partner Ready to produce your seeds in Chile? Contact us for a quote: https://www.maraseed.com/en/quote