7 Pa. Code § 115.404

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

Section 115.404 - Seed standards

(a) The following seed standards apply to soybeans:

Factors	Foundation	Tolerances Registered	Certified
Varietal mixture	.05% (max.)	.2% (max.)	.5% (max.)
Pure seed	98% (min.)	98% (min.)	98% (min.)
Other crops	0	1 per lb. (max.)	2 per lb. (max.)
Weed seeds	0	1 per lb. (max.)	2 per lb. (max.)
Germination	No minimum	80% (min.)	80% (min.)

(b) Off-colored beans due to environmental factors may not be considered as varietal mixture.

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

7 Pa. Code § 115.404

The provisions of this § 115.404 amended September 26, 1975, effective 9/27/1975, 5 Pa.B. 2522.