0080-05-06-.09
Standards For Vegetable Seeds
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-05-06-.09
(1)
The standard of germination for vegetable seeds shall be the same as listed in the Federal
Seed Act, and as may be subsequently amended, and which, presently, are as listed below.
For seed which germinate less than these standards, the words “Below Standard” must be
printed on each package or container or tag in not less than eight point type:
PERCENT
Artichoke
Asparagus
Asparagusbean
Bean, garden
Bean, lima
Bean, runner
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Beet
Broadbean
Broccoli
Brussell sprouts
Burdock, great
Cabbage
Cabbage, tronchuda
Cantaloupe (See Muskmelon)
Cardoon
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celeriac
Celery
Chard, Swiss
Chicory
Chinese cabbage
Chives
Citron
Collards
Corn, sweet
Cornsalad
Cowpea
Cress, garden
Cress, upland
Cress, water
Cucumber
Dandelion
Eggplant
Endive
Kale
Kale, Chinese
Kohlrabi
Leek
Lettuce
Muskmelon
Mustard, India
Mustard, spinach
Okra
Onion
Onion, Welsh
Pak-Choi
Parsley
Parsnip
Pea
Pepper
Popcorn
Pumpkin
Radish
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Salsify
Sorrell
Soybean
Spinach
Spinach, New Zealand
Squash
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Tomato
Tomato, husk
Turnip
Watermelon
All other vegetable seeds