5E-4.006. Seed Standards

The minimum standard for agricultural seeds shall be 60% (including hard seed or dormant seed) except hybrid field corn seed which shall be 90%, and hemp seed, which shall be 80% (including hard or dormant seed). For hemp seed which germinates less than the standard established by the department, the words “Below Standard” shall be prominently displayed on the label. Hemp seed below 60% germination may not be sold. The minimum standards for vegetable seeds are set forth in the documents incorporated herein. The Federal Seed Act Regulation specified in 7 CFR 201 (Revised January 1, 2018), are hereby incorporated by reference. Copies of this document may be obtained online at https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10660. Also incorporated by reference are the State Noxious-Weed Seed Requirements Recognized in the Administration of the Federal Seed Act, October 2018 publication. Copies of this document may be obtained online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10675.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 578.11(2) FS. Law Implemented 578.11(2) FS. History–New 5-30-63, Amended 1-1-65, 11-21-69, Formerly 5E-4.06, Amended 2-7-89, 6-14-95, 6-9-98, 7-7-19, 1-28-20.