Evaluation of possible effects of mineral nutrition on seed quality characteristics was made using seed of a permanent corn fertilization trial. The following determinations were made: 100 seeds weight, initial humidity content, germination percentage and vigor test (accelerated aging and first count). The first determination of germination percentage and first count was made after one month following of harvest and later every six months until 25 months of storage under laboratory conditions. The results showed that there was a main negative effect of phosphorus, either alone or interaction with N or K on the germination percentage. Vigor test (first count) did not show influence of fertilization on seed quality at the differents periods of storage. In most of the tests, grain yield and 100 seeds weight were negatively correlated with seed quality characteristics.