---
title: "Creates a seed"
method: POST
path: "/api/v1/seeds"
tags: ["Seeds"]
---

# Creates a seed

`POST /api/v1/seeds`

Create a seed.

## Request body

- CreateSeed
  - `token` string, required
  - `item` object
    - `name` string, required — The name of the seed
    - `owner_id` integer — id of the owner - if omitted, will default to your member id
    - `genotype` string — Genetic makeup of the seed
    - `phenotype` string — Observable physical or biochemical characteristics of the seed
    - `generation` string — Generational stage of the seed
    - `male_parent_id` integer — The ID of the male parent plant from your Labguru plants collection, if applicable.
    - `female_parent_id` integer — The ID of the female parent plant from your Labguru plants collection, if applicable.
    - `source` string — Origin of the seed
    - `description` string — Description of the seed

## Response `201`

Created

## Other responses

- `401` — Error: Unauthorized
- `422` — Invalid request

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