1. A. All agricultural seeds shall have a standard germination of 75% except:

   1. (1) Crotalaria;
   2. (2) Dallis grass;
   3. (3) Centipede grass;
   4. (4) Pensacola Bahia grass;
   5. (5) Cottonseed;
   6. (6) Peanuts.
2. B. Agricultural seeds showing a germination less than 75% and above 49% shall be marked “Below Standard in Germination”.
3. C. Agricultural seeds showing less than 50% germination cannot be sold for planting purposes in South Carolina.
4. D. Hard seed of legumes may be included in the percentage of these standards.

HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2010.