WAC 16-302-815
WAC 16-302-815. Seed standards for sunflower seed production
(1) Samples submitted for certification must be a minimum of 1,000 grams.
(2) Seed standards for sunflowers are as follows:
Purity Foundation Registered Certified Pure seed - Minimum % 98.00 98.00 98.00 Inter matter - Maximum % 2.00 2.00 2.00 Other varieties* - Maximum 1 seed/lb. 1 seed/lb. 6 seeds/lb. of which may not consist of more than 1 purple or white seed Other crop seed - Maximum 1 seed/lb. 1 seed/lb. 6 seeds/lb. Corn or castor bean seed None found None found None found Weed seed - Maximum % None found None found 0.10 Germination - Minimum % 85.00 85.00 85.00
Purity
Foundation
Registered
Certified
Pure seed - Minimum %
98.00
98.00
98.00
Inter matter - Maximum %
2.00
2.00
2.00
Other varieties* - Maximum
1 seed/lb.
1 seed/lb.
6 seeds/lb. of which may not consist of more than 1 purple or white seed
Other crop seed - Maximum
1 seed/lb.
1 seed/lb.
6 seeds/lb.
Corn or castor bean seed
None found
None found
None found
Weed seed - Maximum %
None found
None found
0.10
Germination - Minimum %
85.00
85.00
85.00
*
Varietal differentiation cannot always be distinguished in a seed sample. When varietal differences are evident this standard applies.