7 C.F.R. § 201.63

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 201.63 - Germination

The following tolerances are applicable to the percentage of germination and also to the sum of the germination plus the hard seed when 400 or more seeds are tested.

Mean (See § 201.59 ) Tolerance
96 or over5
90 or over but less than 966
80 or over but less than 907
70 or over but less than 808
60 or over but less than 709
Less than 6010

When only 200 seeds of a component in a mixture are tested 2 percent shall be added to the above germination tolerances.

7 C.F.R. §201.63

15 FR 2399, Apr. 28, 1950, as amended at 20 FR 7940, Oct. 21, 1955