1. A. Onion bulbs and seed, and shallots—March 1.
2. B. Tissue Culture Sugarcane—April 1.
3. C. Clover (crimson, red, white), rescue grass, harding grass, vetch, and Irish potatoes—April 1.
4. D. Oats, wheat, ryegrass, singletary peas—April 15.
5. E. Watermelon—May 1.

6. F. Sweet potatoes and sweet potato plants:

   1. 1. greenhouse plantings (virus-tested)—45 days prior to planting;
   2. 2. field plantings—June 1.
7. G. Okra—June 15.
8. H. Rice—July 1.
9. I. Cotton, millet, sesame, sunflower, tree—July 15.
10. J. Tomatoes (Spring)—June 1, (Fall)—July 15.
11. K. Soybeans—August 1.
12. L. Corn—a minimum of 30 days prior to pollination.
13. M. Cowpeas—a minimum of 30 days prior to harvest.

14. N. Grasses:

    1. 1. Bermuda grasses:

       1. a. new plantings—minimum of 30 days prior to harvest;
       2. b. established stands (fields certified the previous year)—June 1. Renewal application must be submitted;

    2. 2. turf and pasture grass:

       1. a. new plantings—at least 15 days prior to land preparation for planting;
       2. b. established stands (fields certified the previous year)—June 1. Renewal application must be submitted.

15. O. Clonally propagated plant species, except for plant species for which a deadline is specifically provided in this Section:

    1. 1. new plantings-submit application at least 15 days prior to land preparation for planting;
    2. 2. established stands (fields certified the previous year)- submit renewal application by April 15.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:1433.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture, Seed Commission, LR 8:565 (November 1982), amended LR 9:195 (April 1983), amended by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Seed Commission, LR 12:825 (December 1986), LR 13:155 (March 1987), LR 13:232 (April 1987), LR 14:603 (September 1988), LR 23:1283 (October 1997), LR 25:1617 (September 1999), LR 34:863 (May 2008), LR 37:2979 (October 2011), repromulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Chemistry and Seed Commission, LR 39:2711 (October 2013).