Wash. Admin. Code § 16-302-815

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 16-302-815 - Seed standards for sunflower seed production

(1) Samples submitted for certification must be a minimum of one thousand grams.

(2) Seed standards for sunflowers are as follows:

Factor	Foundation	Registered	Certified
Pure seed - Minimum %	98	98	98
Inter matter - Maximum %	2	2	2
Other varieties* - Maximum	1 seed/lb.	1 seed/lb.	6 seeds/lb. of which may not consist of more than 1 purple or white seed
Other crop seed - Maximum	1 seed/lb.	1 seed/lb.	6 seeds/lb.
Corn or castor bean seed	None found	None found	None found
Weed seed - Maximum %	None found	None found	0.10
Germination - Minimum %	85	85	85

* Varietal differentiation cannot always be distinguished in a seed sample. When varietal differences are evident this standard applies.

Wash. Admin. Code § 16-302-815

Adopted by WSR 14-20-050, Filed 9/25/2014, effective 10/26/2014