Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 15 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Subtitle 08 - TURF AND SEED
Chapter 15.08.03 - Seed Certification
Section 15.08.03.14 - Foundation Seed Production
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
Foundation seed production shall meet the following criteria, in addition to those requirements established for each crop (see specific crop regulations provided by this chapter):
A. Breeder seed:
B. At the agency's discretion, and if approved before planting, Foundation seed may be eligible for Foundation seed production.
C. For a grower to be eligible to produce Foundation seed, the grower shall be approved by the certifying agency before seed is planted. A grower shall have the following qualifications:
D. Applications for Foundation seed production of small grains shall be received by April 1. The agency shall make several inspections of the crop during the growing season.
E. Applications for Foundation seed production of soybeans shall be received by July 15. The agency shall make several inspections of the crop during the growing season and at maturity. For soybeans, at least one inspection during the growing season shall be made for flower color.
F. Before conditioning Foundation seed, the conditioning facility shall be inspected and be approved by the certifying agency (see Regulation .08C of this chapter).