7 Pa. Code § 115.306

Current through Register Vol. 55, No. 1, January 4, 2025

Section 115.306 - Seed standards

(a) The following seed standards shall apply to small grains:

Factor	foundation	Tolerances registered	certified
Pure seed	none	99% (min.)	99% (min.)
Varietal mixture	1 seed (max. per lb.)	2 seeds (max. per lb.)	10 seeds (max. per lb.)
Other crops	1 seed (max. per lb.)	1 seed (max. per lb.)	5 seeds (max. per lb.)
Weed seeds	5 seeds (max. per lb.)	5 seeds (max. per lb.)	10 seeds (max. per lb.)
Germination:
Wheat and Barley	none	90% (min.)	90% (min.)
Oats	none	85% (min.)	85% (min.)
Rye	none	80% (min.)	80% (min.)

(b) In the fluorescence test of oats, the following tolerances for off-types will be permitted:

Foundation class-9 seeds per pound

Registered class-18 seeds per pound

Certified class-36 seeds per pound

(c) Seed may not contain prohibited or restricted noxious weed seeds.

7 Pa. Code § 115.306

The provisions of this § 115.306 amended September 26, 1975, effective 9/27/1975, 5 Pa.B. 2522; amended April 6, 1990, effective 4/7/1990, 20 Pa.B. 1878.