Wash. Admin. Code § 16-302-270

Current through Register Vol. 24-24, December 15, 2024
Section 16-302-270 - Seed standards for bean seed certification

Seed standards for the production of bean seed are as follows:

(1)

Purity

Foundation

Registered

Certified

Pure seed (Min.)

98%

98%

98%

Other crops & varieties (Max.)

none found

none found

2/100 lbs.

Badly damaged seed (Max.)

2%

2%

Inert matter (Max.)

2%

2%

Splits (Max.)

2%

2%

Weed seed (Max.)

none found

none found

Germination (Min.)

85%

85%

(2) Total inert matter, splits, and badly damaged bean seed shall not exceed 2% except for foundation class.
(3) Laboratory test reports state the percent of discolored beans for information only.
(4) Rough handling of bean seed in the combine or cleaning plant reduces germination materially. Precautions must be taken against such treatment and the seed safeguarded against high drops.

Wash. Admin. Code § 16-302-270

Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-302-270, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.