12 KAR 1:165. Germination standards for vegetable seed.
RELATES TO: KRS 250.081(1)(c)9
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 250.081
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: To prescribe standards for vegetable seed germination. If germination is equal to or above the standard, only the year for which the seed was packed must be shown. If germination is below the standard, the exact germination percentage must be shown.
Section 1. The following standards for the germination of the kinds of vegetable and herb seed listed below are hereby adopted:
|
Kind |
Percent |
|
Anise |
50 |
|
Basil, Sweet |
70 |
|
Caraway |
55 |
|
Chervil, Salad |
65 |
|
Coriander |
70 |
|
Corn, Pop |
75 |
|
Dill |
60 |
|
Fennel, Florence |
60 |
|
Fennel, Sweet |
50 |
|
Oregano |
60 |
|
Marjoram, Sweet |
50 |
|
Peanut |
60 |
|
Roquette |
60 |
|
Rosemary |
30 |
|
Sage |
60 |
|
Savory, Summer |
55 |
|
Thyme |
50 |
The germination standard for all other vegetable and herb seed for which standards have not been established shall be fifty (50) percent. (20 Ky.R. 3331; eff. 8-24-94.)