PDFWAC 16-301-090

Germination standards for vegetable seeds.

The germination standards for vegetable seeds are as follows:
Percent*
Percent*
Artichoke
60
Leek
60
Asparagus
70
Lettuce
80
Beans (except Lima)
75
Muskmelon
75
Beans (Lima)
70
Mustard
75
Beets
65
Okra
50
Broccoli
75
Onion
70
Brussels Sprouts
70
Parsley
60
Cabbage
75
Parsnip
60
Carrot
55
Pea
80
Cauliflower
75
Pepper
55
Celery and Celeraic
55
Pumpkin
75
Chicory
65
Radish
75
Citron
65
Rhubarb
60
Collards
80
Rutabaga
75
Corn
75
Salsify
75
Cornsalad
70
Sorrel
60
Cress, garden
40
Spinach (except New
 
Cress, water
25
Zealand)
60
Cucumber
80
Spinach (New
 
 
 
Zealand)
40
Dandelion
45
Squash
75
Eggplant
60
Swiss Chard
65
Endive
70
Tomato
75
Kale
75
Tomato, husk
50
Kohlrabi
75
Turnip
80
 
 
Watermelon
70
*Including hard seeds when present.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. WSR 00-24-077, § 16-301-090, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]