Section 16-302-485 - Land requirements for rapeseed, mustard (Brassica spp. and Sinapis alba), and radish certification(1) Land requirements prior to planting for the production of rapeseed are as follows: | Class Planted | Class Produced | Years Field Shall be Free of Rapeseed |
| Breeder | Foundation | 5 |
| Foundation | Registered | 4 |
| Breeder, Foundation, Registered | Certified | 3 |
(2) Land requirements prior to planting of mustard or radish are as follows: | Class produced | Years free from any cruciferous crop |
| Foundation, registered or certified | 5 years |
| May be reduced to three years if following the same variety of the same or higher class. |
(3) For all classes no manure or other contaminating materials shall be applied during the establishment and production period of the rapeseed stand.(4) Reseeding of a rapeseed, mustard, or radish field due to failure or partial failure of the first seeding may be done by referring to the guidelines in WAC 16-302-045(5).(5) Ditchbanks, roadways, etc., adjacent to a certified rapeseed field must be free of volunteer rapeseed and prohibited noxious weeds.Wash. Admin. Code § 16-302-485
Amended by WSR 14-20-050, Filed 9/25/2014, effective 10/26/2014Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-302-485, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.