§ 115.306. Seed standards.

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

		Tolerances
Factor	foundation	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.

Source

   The provisions of this §  115.306 amended September 26, 1975, effective September 27, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 2522; amended April 6, 1990, effective April 7, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 1878. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (23083) to (23084).

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