5G-3.002, F.A.C.
5G-3.002. Grades
Cite as Fla. Admin. Code r. 5G-3.002
(1) “Florida No. 1” consists of tomatoes which meet the following requirements:
(a) Basic requirements:
1. Similar varietal characteristics;
2. Mature;
3. Not overripe or soft;
4. Clean;
5. Well developed;
6. Fairly well formed; and
7. Fairly smooth.
(b) Free from:
1. Decay;
2. Freezing injury; and
3. Sunscald.
(c) Not damaged by any other cause.
(d) For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(1), F.A.C.
(2) “Florida Combination” consists of a combination of Florida No. 1 and Florida No. 2 Tomatoes, provided that at least 60 percent, by count, meet the requirements of Florida No. 1 grade. For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(2), F.A.C.
(3) “Florida No. 2” consists of tomatoes which meet the following requirements:
(a) Basic requirements:
1. Similar varietal characteristics;
2. Mature;
3. Not overripe or soft;
4. Clean;
5. Well developed;
6. Reasonably well formed; and
7. Not more than slightly rough.
(b) Free from:
1. Decay;
2. Freezing injury; and
3. Sunscald.
(c) Not seriously damaged by any other cause.
(d) For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(3), F.A.C.
(4) “Florida No. 3” consists of tomatoes which meet the following requirements:
(a) Basic requirements:
1. Similar varietal characteristics;
2. Mature;
3. Not overripe or soft;
4. Clean;
5. Well developed; and
6. May be misshapen.
(b) Free from:
1. Decay; and
2. Freezing injury.
(c) Not seriously damaged by sunscald.
(d) Not very seriously damaged by any other cause.
(e) For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(4), F.A.C.