Seed inspection and standards for hybrid corn seed certification are as follows:
(1) | Genetic Factor | Standard Certified Class |
Other varieties and off-types (maximum) | 0.5% | |
Off-textured kernels in opaque 2, flowery 2 and waxy (maximum) | 1.0% | |
(2) | Quality Factors | Standards |
Pure seed (minimum) | 98.0% | |
Total other crops - including other varieties (maximum) | 0.5% | |
Total weed seed (maximum) | None found | |
Total inert matter (maximum) | 2.0% | |
Germination (minimum) | 90.0% | |
Moisture (maximum) | 14.0% |
Wash. Admin. Code § 16-302-310
Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-302-310, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.