PDFWAC 16-302-310

Seed inspection and standards for hybrid corn seed certification.

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%
[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, § 16-302-310, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]