LAC 7:XIII.709
LAC 7:XIII.709. Bermuda and Zoysia Grass Seed Certification Standards
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 7, pt. XIII, § 709
A. Field Standards
Factor | Foundation | Registered | Certified
Land Requirement | 5 yrs. | 1 yr.
Isolation | 33 ft.
*Other Varieties (per 1,000 plants) | None | 1 plant | 3 plants
Noxious Weeds: Johnsongrass, Cheat Yellow Nutsedge and Purple Nutsedge | None
*Including all other Bermuda and Zoysia grass that can be differentiated from the variety to be certified
B. Planting Stock Standards
Factor | Foundation | Registered | Certified
Pure Live Sprigs containing roots (minimum by count) | 90.00%
Other Living Plants (maximum by count) | 2.00%
Noxious Weeds: Johnsongrass, Cheat Yellow Nutsedge and Purple Nutsedge | None
C. Seed Standards
Factor | Breeder | Foundation | Registered | Certified
Pure Seed | None | 98.00%
Inert Matter | None | 2.00%
Other Crops | None | 0.01% | 0.25%
Noxious Weeds | None
Other Weeds | None | 0.01% | 0.05%
Germination | None | 85.00%