LAC 7:XIII.705
A. Field Standards
| Factor | Foundation | Registered | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Land Requirement | 5 yrs. | 3 yrs. | 2 yrs. |
| Isolation | 1,320 ft. | 660 ft. | 330 ft. |
| Other Varieties | None | 0.20% | 0.50% |
| *No stand of red clover will be eligible to produce any class of certified seed after two successive seed crops. These seed crops may be produced in the same or consecutive years. |
B. Seed Standards
| Factor | Breeder | Foundation | Registered | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Seed | 99.00% | 99.00% | 99.00% | 99.00% |
| Inert Matter | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Other Varieties | None | 0.10% | 0.25% | 1.00% |
| Other Crops | None | 18 seed/lb. | 90 seed/lb. | 180 seed/lb. |
| Noxious Weeds: Dock, Cheat, Darnel, Johnsongrass, Wild Mustard | None | 45 seed/lb. | 90 seed/lb. | 100 seed/lb. |
| Dodder | None | None | None | None |
| Other Weeds | 0.05% | 0.15% | 0.15% | 0.25% |
| Germination | None | 85.00% | 85.00% | 85.00% |
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:1433.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture, Seed Commission, LR 8:570 (November 1982), amended LR 9:199 (April 1983), LR 10:737 (October 1984), amended by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Seed Commission, LR 12:825 (December 1986), repromulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Chemistry and Seed Commission, LR 39:2715 (October 2013).