Sapin
August 27, 2026
Granada Coating, a Spanish company with 29 years of experience in seed technology, has obtained its GSPP (Good Seed and Plant Practices) certification for processing and treatment of tomato seeds
GSPP is an international standard aimed at reducing the risk of contamination of tomato seeds and plants by Clavibacter michiganensis, the bacterium responsible for bacterial canker of tomato. The standard establishes strict hygiene, prevention and process control requirements for companies working with tomato seeds and plants.
As part of this milestone, Granada Coating will be able to offer its VIGORSEM® tomato rootstock priming and GRAKOTE® tomato rootstock pelleting while maintaining the GSPP traceability on tomato seeds.
“Achieving GSPP certification is an important step for Granada Coating. It allows us to combine our experience in seed technology with internationally recognised requirements for hygiene, prevention and process control. This will allow our international customers to keep the GSPP traceability on their seeds after being treated at our company”, says Jose Salguero, General Manager of Granada Coating.
VIGORSEM® priming is designed to improve germination speed, homogeneity in seed germination and uniformity of plant seedlings, while GRAKOTE® pelleting improves seed handling and sowing precision. Both services are now offered for tomato rootstock seeds within Granada Coating’s GSPP-certified processes.
“Seed companies need not only effective seed enhancement solutions, but also confidence in how their seeds are handled throughout the process. This certification strengthens our commitment to providing specialised, reliable services adapted to the requirements of the international seed industry,” adds Salguero.
With a track record dating back to 1997, Granada Coating provides specialised seed technology solutions to international companies. Its services include VIGORSEM® (priming), GRAKOTE® (pelleting), AGROFILM COAT® (film coating), among other seed conditioning and treatment services.
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