Sec.22-59-3. Standards of germination for vegetable seeds  


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  • The standards of germination for vegetable seeds in this state shall be those standards provided for by the rules and regulations of the Federal Seed Act. They are as follows:

    Per cent

    Per cent

    Artichokes

    60

    Endive

    70

    Asparagus

    70

    Kale

    75

    Beans, * * * asparagus

    75

    Kohlrabi

    75

    Beans, garden

    Leek

    60

    (varieties other than Rival, Topcrop and Logan)

    Lettuce

    80

    75

    Muskmelon

    75

    Beans, garden,

    Mustard

    75

    (varieties Rival, Topcrop and Logan)

    70

    Mustard, spinach

    75

    Okra

    50

    Beans, horde or broad

    75

    Onion

    70

    Beans, lima

    70

    Pak-choi

    75

    Beans, runner

    75

    Parsley

    60

    Beets

    65

    Parsnips

    60

    Broccoli

    75

    Peas

    80

    Brussels Sprouts

    70

    Pepper

    55

    Cabbage

    75

    Pe-tsai or Chinese cabbage

    75

    Cardoon

    60

    Pumpkin

    75

    Carrot

    55

    Radish

    75

    Cauliflower

    75

    Rhubarb

    60

    Celery and celeriac

    55

    Rutabaga

    75

    Chicory

    65

    Salsify

    75

    Citron

    65

    Sorrell

    64

    Collards

    80

    Soybean

    75

    Corn * * *

    75

    Spinach (except New Zealand)

    60

    Cornsalad (Fetticus)

    70

    Spinach, New Zealand

    40

    Cowpea

    75

    Squash

    75

    Cress, garden

    75

    Swiss Chard

    65

    Cress, water

    40

    Tomato

    75

    Cucumber

    80

    Tomato, husk

    50

    Dandelion

    60

    Turnip

    80

    Eggplant

    60

    Watermelon

    70

    Standards for vegetable seeds are subject to change. This department will furnish information on changes upon request.

(Effective October 29, 1963)