South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Article 12 - SEEDS
Section 5-464 - Standard Germination for Vegetable Seeds
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
A. All vegetable seeds shall show the percentage of germination and the minimum for "Standard Germination" for vegetable seeds shall be as follows:
|
Kind |
Percentage |
|
Anise |
50% |
|
Artichokes |
60% |
|
Asparagus |
70% |
|
Basil, Sweet |
70% |
|
Beans, Asparagus |
75% |
|
Beans, Garden |
70% |
|
Beans, Lima |
70% |
|
Beans, Runner |
75% |
|
Beets |
65% |
|
Broadbean |
75% |
|
Broccoli |
75% |
|
Brussels Sprouts |
70% |
|
Burdock, Great |
60% |
|
Cabbage |
75% |
|
Cantaloupe |
75% |
|
Caraway |
55% |
|
Cardoon |
60% |
|
Carrots |
55% |
|
Cauliflower |
75% |
|
Celery or Celeric |
55% |
|
Chervil, Salad |
65% |
|
Chicory |
65% |
|
Chives |
50% |
|
Citron |
65% |
|
Collards |
80% |
|
Coriander |
70% |
|
Corn, Pop |
75% |
|
Corn, sweet |
75% |
|
Cowpeas |
75% |
|
Cress, garden |
75% |
|
Cress, upland |
60% |
|
Cress, water |
40% |
|
Cucumber |
80% |
|
Dandelion |
60% |
|
Eggplant |
60% |
|
Endive |
70% |
|
Fennel, Florence |
60% |
|
Fennel, Sweet |
50% |
|
Fetticus (corn salad) |
70% |
|
Kale |
75% |
|
Kohlrabi |
75% |
|
Leek |
60% |
|
Lettuce |
80% |
|
Marjoram, Sweet |
50% |
|
Muskmelon |
75% |
|
Mustard |
75% |
|
Okra |
50% |
|
Onion |
70% |
|
Oregano |
60% |
|
Pak-Choi |
75% |
|
Parsley |
60% |
|
Parsnip |
60% |
|
Peas, garden |
80% |
|
Peanut |
60% |
|
Pepper |
55% |
|
Pe-Tsai |
75% |
|
Pumpkin |
75% |
|
Radish |
75% |
|
Rhubarb |
60% |
|
Roquette |
60% |
|
Rosemary |
30% |
|
Rutabaga |
75% |
|
Sage |
60% |
|
Salsify |
75% |
|
Savory, Summer |
55% |
|
Sorrel |
65% |
|
Soybean |
75% |
|
Spinach (except N. Z.) |
60% |
|
Spinach, N. Z. |
40% |
|
Squash |
75% |
|
Swiss Chard |
65% |
|
Thyme |
50% |
|
Tomato |
75% |
|
Tomato, husk |
50% |
|
Turnip |
80% |
|
Watermelon |
70% |
|
All other kinds |
50% |
B. Vegetable seeds which have a germination percentage less than the standard and not less than 50% of the standard shall have the words "Below Standard in Germination" clearly shown in a conspicuous place on the label or the face of the container in type not smaller than 8 point. The seed shall also be labeled to show the percentage of germination, the percentage of purity and the variety.
C. Vegetable seeds showing less than 50% of the standard germination cannot be sold in South Carolina.
