Ohio Administrative Code
Title 901:5 - Plant Industry
Chapter 901:5-27 - Testing of Seed
Section 901:5-27-04 - Vegetable and herb seed germination standards
The minimum germination standards for vegetable and herb seeds offered for sale in the state of Ohio are:
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Anise |
50 |
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Artichoke |
60 |
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Asparagus |
70 |
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Basil, sweet |
70 |
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Beans, garden |
70 |
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Beans, lima |
70 |
|
Beans, asparagus |
75 |
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Beans, runner |
75 |
|
Beets |
65 |
|
Broccoli |
75 |
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Brussels sprouts |
70 |
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Cabbage |
75 |
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Cabbage, Chinese |
75 |
|
Caraway |
55 |
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Cardoon |
60 |
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Carrot |
55 |
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Cauliflower |
75 |
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Celery and celeriac |
55 |
|
Chard, Swiss |
65 |
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Chervil, salad |
65 |
|
Chickory |
65 |
|
Chives |
50 |
|
Citron |
65 |
|
Collards |
80 |
|
Coriander |
70 |
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Corn, sweet |
75 |
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Cornsalad |
70 |
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Cowpea |
75 |
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Cress, garden |
75 |
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Cress, water |
40 |
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Cucumber |
80 |
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Dandelion |
60 |
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Dill |
60 |
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Eggplant |
60 |
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Endive |
70 |
|
Fennel, florence |
60 |
|
Fennel, sweet |
50 |
|
Kale |
75 |
|
Kohlrabi |
75 |
|
Leek |
60 |
|
Lettuce |
80 |
|
Marjoram, sweet |
50 |
|
Muskmelon |
75 |
|
Mustard |
75 |
|
Okra (including hard seeds) |
50 |
|
Onion |
70 |
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Oregano |
60 |
|
Pak-choi |
75 |
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Parsley |
60 |
|
Parsnip |
60 |
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Peas |
80 |
|
Pepper |
55 |
|
Pumpkin |
75 |
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Radish |
75 |
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Rhubarb |
60 |
|
Roquette |
60 |
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Rosemary |
30 |
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Rutabaga |
75 |
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Sage |
60 |
|
Salsify |
75 |
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Savory, summer |
55 |
|
Sorrel |
65 |
|
Soybean |
75 |
|
Spinach (except N. Zealand) |
60 |
|
Spinach, New-Zealand |
40 |
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Squash |
75 |
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Thyme |
50 |
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Tomato |
75 |
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Tomato, husk |
50 |
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Turnip |
80 |
|
Watermelon |
70 |
The germination standards for all vegetable and herb seed not identified in this rule shall be fifty per cent.
Effective:
9/21/2014
R.C.
119.032 review dates:
07/07/2014 and
09/21/2019
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory
Authority: 901.10
Rule
Amplifies: 901.03
Prior
Effective Dates: 10/26/75, 5/22/81, 5/31/99,
10/31/2004
