(1) In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and packing, not more than a combined total of ten percent, by count, of the plants in any lot may fail to meet the requirements of the grades specified in WAC 16-328-083 or 16-328-085.

(2) Individual packages in any lot may vary from the tolerance specified above in this section, if the average for the entire lot, based on sample inspection, is within the tolerance.

(3) Strawberry planting stock must be packed in such manner to retain a fresh condition.