South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Article 12 - SEEDS
Section 5-460 - Standard for Agricultural Seeds

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 5-460

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024

A. All agricultural seeds shall have a standard germination of 75% except:

(1) Crotalaria;

(2) Dallis grass;

(3) Centipede grass;

(4) Pensacola Bahia grass;

(5) Cottonseed;

(6) Peanuts.

B. Agricultural seeds showing a germination less than 75% and above 49% shall be marked "Below Standard in Germination".

C. Agricultural seeds showing less than 50% germination cannot be sold for planting purposes in South Carolina.

D. Hard seed of legumes may be included in the percentage of these standards.

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