1. (a) Inspections. To determine eligibility of a planting, the following inspections shall be made:

   1. (1) For laboratory/greenhouse production, at least two inspections shall be made annually and may include the grow-out of laboratory propagated stock in greenhouse facilities.
   2. (2) For all field plantings including plantings not entered in the program and other Allium sp., at least one growing season inspection.
   3. (3) Harvest and/or storage inspection.

2. (b) Nematode Testing. Laboratory examination of a sample of garlic for the stem and bulb nematode shall be conducted for all plantings except as otherwise provided. Sampling for nematodes may be combined with the growing season inspection at the discretion of the Department.

   1. (1) For laboratory/greenhouse production, a sample may be collected of mother stock or explant.
   2. (2) For foundation plantings, a sample of garlic shall be collected at approximately 20-foot intervals and composited on a one acre basis; for plantings less than a quarter acre, a reasonable sample, but not more than 5% of the plants shall be collected from each selection or variety.
   3. (3) For nursery increase block plantings, a sample of garlic shall be collected at approximately 20-foot intervals and composited on a one acre basis.
   4. (4) For certified block plantings, at the option and on the request of the participant, a sample of garlic bulbs may be collected at approximately 40-foot intervals and composited on a four acre basis.

Inspection and testing procedures approved by the Department to detect stem and bulb nematode and white rot fungus shall be conducted at times determined as suitable. To establish a history of compliance for the qualification of stock, Section 3044.4(c), or for a location, Section 3044.5(a)(4), the inspection and testing procedures shall be the same as those required for an nursery increase block. Additional inspections or tests may be required by the Department if seasonal conditions or other factors tend to obscure disease symptoms or make adequate inspection, or when stem and bulb nematode or white rot fungus or other serious pests are suspected. The Department may sample garlic from any planting or storage facility for inspection or testing purposes. Samples shall be furnished without charge.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 5823, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 5821 and 5822, Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 3047 to Section 3044.6 filed 12-30-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 1). For history of former Section 3047, see Register 77, No. 31.

2. Amendment of section heading and repealer and new section filed 4-24-97; operative 5-24-97 (Register 97, No. 17).