Rule 901:5-27-04. Vegetable and herb seed germination standards

119.03 The minimum germination standards for vegetable and herb seeds offered for sale in the state of Ohio are: Anise 50 Artichoke 60 Asparagus 70 Basil, sweet 70 Beans, garden 70 Beans, lima 70 Beans, asparagus 75 Beans, runner 75 Beets 65 Broccoli 75 Brussels sprouts 70 Cabbage 75 Cabbage, Chinese 75 Caraway 55 Cardoon 60 Carrot 55 Cauliflower 75 Celery and celeriac 55 Chard, Swiss 65 Chervil, salad 65 Chickory 65 Chives 50 Citron 65 Collards 80 Coriander 70 Corn, sweet 75 Cornsalad 70 Cowpea 75 Cress, garden 75 Cress, water 40 Cucumber 80 Dandelion 60 Dill 60 Eggplant 60 Endive 70 Fennel, florence 60 Fennel, sweet 50 Kale 75 Kohlrabi 75 Leek 60 Lettuce 80 Marjoram, sweet 50 Muskmelon 75 Mustard 75 Okra (including hard seeds) 50 Onion 70 Oregano 60 Pak-choi 75 Parsley 60 Parsnip 60 Peas 80 Pepper 55 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. Zealand) 60 Spinach, New-Zealand 40 Squash 75 Thyme 50 Tomato 75 Tomato, husk 50 Turnip 80 Watermelon 70 The germination standards for all vegetable and herb seed not identified in this rule shall be fifty per cent. Last updated September 14, 2023 at 10:48 AM Supplemental Information Authorized By: 901.10 Amplifies: 901.03 1/4/2027 10/26/1975, 5/22/1981