LAC 7:XIII.709
A. Field Standards
| Factor | Foundation | Registered | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Requirement | 5 yrs. | 1 yr. | 1 yr. |
| Isolation | 33 ft. | 33 ft. | 33 ft. |
| *Other Varieties (per 1,000 plants) | None | 1 plant | 3 plants |
| Noxious Weeds: Johnsongrass, Cheat Yellow Nutsedge and Purple Nutsedge | None | None | None |
| *Including all other Bermuda and Zoysia grass that can be differentiated from the variety to be certified |
B. Planting Stock Standards
| Factor | Foundation | Registered | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Live Sprigs containing roots (minimum by count) | 90.00% | 90.00% | 90.00% |
| Other Living Plants (maximum by count) | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% |
| Noxious Weeds: Johnsongrass, Cheat Yellow Nutsedge and Purple Nutsedge | None | None | None |
C. Seed Standards
| Factor | Breeder | Foundation | Registered | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Seed | None | 98.00% | 98.00% | 98.00% |
| Inert Matter | None | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% |
| Other Crops | None | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.25% |
| Noxious Weeds | None | None | None | None |
| Other Weeds | None | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| 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 8:568 (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), LR 44:1853 (October 2018).