Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part XIII - Seeds
Chapter 7 - Certification of Specific Crops/Varieties
Subchapter C - Fruits and Vegetables
Section XIII-781 - Okra Seed Certification Standards (Formerly Section 179)
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. Field Standards
Factor |
Foundation |
Registered |
Certified |
*Land Requirement |
1 yr. |
1 yr. |
1 yr. |
Isolation |
1,320 ft. |
1,320 ft. |
825 ft. |
Other Varieties |
None |
None |
1 per 1,250 Plants |
Off-Type Plants |
None |
1.25% |
1.25% |
*Requirement can be waived if previous crop was grown from certified seed of the same variety. |
B. Seed Standards
Factor |
Foundation |
Registered |
Certified |
Pure Seed |
98.00% |
98.00% |
98.00% |
Inert Matter |
2.00% |
2.00% |
2.00% |
Other Varieties |
None |
None |
None |
Other Crops |
None |
5 seed/lb. |
10 seed/lb. |
Noxious Weeds |
None |
None |
None |
Other Weeds |
5 seed/lb. |
5 seed/lb. |
5 seed/lb. |
Germination |
75.00% |
75.00% |
75.00% |
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:1433.