LAC 7:XIII.707
A. Field Standards
| Factor | Foundation | Registered | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Requirement | 5 yrs. | 1 yr. | 1 yr. |
| Isolation | 1,320 ft. | 660 ft. | 330 ft. |
| Other Varieties* | 1:1,000 | 1:100 | 1:50 |
| Other Grass with Inseparable Seed | 10 Plants per Acre | 10 Plants per Acre | 25 Plants per Acre |
| Other Crops | Other crops with seed that can be separated will be permitted in the field. |
*Maximum permitted ratio
B. Seed Standards
| Factor | Foundation | Registered | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Seed | 65.00% | 65.00% | 65.00% |
| Inert Matter | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% |
| Total Other Crop Seed Other Kinds Other Varieties | 0.20% 0.10% 0.10% | 1.00% 0.25% 1.00% | 2.00% 0.50% 2.00% |
| Noxious Weed Seed | None | None | None |
| Other Weed Seed | 0.50% | 0.50% | 1.00% |
| Percent Total Viability* | 70.00% | 70.00% | 70.00% |
*Percent germination plus percent dormant seed.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:1433.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture, Seed Commission, LR 8:568 (November 1982), amended LR 9:197 (April 1983), 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 39:2716 (October 2013), amended LR 51:1568 (October 2025).