S.C. Code Regs. § § 5-460

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 5-460 - Standard for Agricultural Seeds

A. All agricultural seeds shall have a standard germination of 75% except:

(1) Crotalaria;

(2) Dallis grass;

(3) Centipede grass;

(4) Pensacola Bahia grass;

(5) Cottonseed;

(6) Peanuts.

B. Agricultural seeds showing a germination less than 75% and above 49% shall be marked "Below Standard in Germination".

C. Agricultural seeds showing less than 50% germination cannot be sold for planting purposes in South Carolina.

D. Hard seed of legumes may be included in the percentage of these standards.

S.C. Code Regs. § 5-460

Amended by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2010.