South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Article 12 - SEEDS
Section 5-461 - Exception
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 5-461
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
A. The germination standard for Crotalaria shall be 65%.
(1) Crotalaria showing less than 65% and above 39% in germination must be labeled "Below Standard in Germination."
(2) Crotalaria showing less than 40% germination cannot be sold in South Carolina.
(3) Hard seed of Crotalaria may be included in the percentage of these standards.
B. The germination standard for Dallis grass, Centipede grass and Pensacola Bahia grass shall be 60%.
(1) Dallis grass, Centipede grass and Pensacola Bahia grass showing less than 60% and above 39% in germination must be labeled "Below Standard in Germination."
(2) Dallis grass, Centipede grass and Pensacola Bahia grass showing less than 40% germination cannot be sold in South Carolina.
C. The germination standard for cottonseed and peanuts shall be 70%.
(1) Cottonseed and peanuts showing less than 70% and above 49% in germination must be labeled "Below Standard in Germination".
(2) Cottonseed and peanuts showing less than 50% germination cannot be sold for planting purposes in South Carolina.
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