Nev. Admin. Code § 587.120

Current through November 8, 2024
Section 587.120 - Vegetable seeds: Germination

Seeds of vegetables in containers of 1 pound or less, which have a percentage of germination less than the following standard, must have the words "below standard" clearly shown in a conspicuous place on the label or on the face of the container in not less than 8-point type and must also be labeled to show the percentage of germination and the percentage of hard seed, if any:

Vegetable Percentage of Germination
Artichoke 60
Asparagus 70
Asparagusbean 75
Bean, garden 70
Bean, lima 70
Bean, runner 75
Beet 65
Broadbean 75
Broccoli 75
Brussels sprouts 70
Burdock, great 60
Cabbage 75
Cabbage, tronchuda 75
Cantaloupe (see muskmelon)
Cardoon 60
Carrot 55
Cauliflower 75
Celeriac 55
Celery 55
Chard, Swiss 65
Chicory 65
Chinese cabbage 75
Chives 50
Citron 65
Collards 80
Corn, sweet 75
Cornsalad 70
Cowpea 75
Cress, garden 75
Cress, upland 60
Cress, water 40
Cucumber 80
Dandelion 60
Eggplant 60
Endive 70
Kale 75
Kale, Chinese 75
Kale, Siberian 75
Kohlrabi 75
Leek 60
Lettuce 80
Muskmelon 75
Mustard, India 75
Mustard, spinach 75
Okra 50
Onion 70
Onion, Welsh 70
Pakchoi 75
Parsley 60
Parsnip 60
Pea 80
Pepper 55
Pumpkin 75
Radish 75
Rhubarb 60
Rutabaga 75
Salsify 75
Sorrel 65
Soybean 75
Spinach 60
Spinach, New Zealand 40
Squash 75
Tomato 75
Tomato, husk 50
Turnip 80
Watermelon 70

Nev. Admin. Code § 587.120

Dep't of Agriculture, part No. 87.07, eff. 8-1-71-NAC A 3-17-86

NRS 587.083, 587.097