2 N.C. Admin. Code 48C.0118
The following germination standards shall apply to vegetable seeds offered or exposed for sale for seeding purposes and shall be construed to include hard seed where applicable:
Percent Percent
Artichoke 60 Kohlrabi 75
Asparagus 70 Leek 60
Bean, garden 70 Lettuce 80
Bean, lima 70 Muskmelon 75
Beet 65 Mustard 75
Broccoli 75 Okra 50
Brussels sprouts 70 Onion 70
Cabbage 75 Parsley 60
Carrot 55 Parsnip 60
Cauliflower 75 Pea 80
Celeriac 55 Pepper 55
Celery 55 Pumpkin 75
Chard, Swiss 65 Radish 75
Chicory 65 Rhubarb 60
Citron 65 Rutabaga 75
Collards 80 Salsify 75
Corn, sweet 75 Soybean 75
Cowpea 70 Spinach 60
Cress, garden 75 Spinach, New Zealand 40
Cress, water 40 Squash 75
Cucumber 80 Tomato 75
Dandelion 60 Tomato, husk 50
Eggplant 60 Turnip 80
Endive 70 Watermelon 70
Kale 75
02 N.C. Admin. Code 48C .0118
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Transferred from T02.11C Eff. January 1, 1985;
Amended Eff. June 1, 1991;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 26, 2017.
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Transferred from T02.11C Eff. January 1, 1985;
Amended Eff. June 1, 1991.