Ohio Admin. Code 901:5-27-04 - Vegetable and herb seed germination standards

The minimum germination standards for vegetable and herb seeds offered for sale in the state of Ohio are:

Anise	50
Artichoke	60
Asparagus	70
Basil, sweet	70
Beans, garden	70
Beans, lima	70
Beans, asparagus	75
Beans, runner	75
Beets	65
Broccoli	75
Brussels sprouts	70
Cabbage	75
Cabbage, Chinese	75
Caraway	55
Cardoon	60
Carrot	55
Cauliflower	75
Celery and celeriac	55
Chard, Swiss	65
Chervil, salad	65
Chickory	65
Chives	50
Citron	65
Collards	80
Coriander	70
Corn, sweet	75
Cornsalad	70
Cowpea	75
Cress, garden	75
Cress, water	40
Cucumber	80
Dandelion	60
Dill	60
Eggplant	60
Endive	70
Fennel, florence	60
Fennel, sweet	50
Kale	75
Kohlrabi	75
Leek	60
Lettuce	80
Marjoram, sweet	50
Muskmelon	75
Mustard	75
Okra (including hard seeds)	50
Onion	70
Oregano	60
Pak-choi	75
Parsley	60
Parsnip	60
Peas	80
Pepper	55
Pumpkin	75
Radish	75
Rhubarb	60
Roquette	60
Rosemary	30
Rutabaga	75
Sage	60
Salsify	75
Savory, summer	55
Sorrel	65
Soybean	75
Spinach (except N. Zealand)	60
Spinach, New-Zealand	40
Squash	75
Thyme	50
Tomato	75
Tomato, husk	50
Turnip	80
Watermelon	70

The germination standards for all other vegetable and herb seed not identified in this rule shall be fifty per cent.

Notes

Ohio Admin. Code 901:5-27-04

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 7/8/2021 and 07/08/2026
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 901.10
Rule Amplifies: 901.03
Prior Effective Dates: 10/26/1975, 05/22/1981, 05/31/1999, 10/31/2004, 09/21/2014

Effective: 9/21/2014
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 07/07/2014 and 09/21/2019
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 901.10
Rule Amplifies: 901.03
Prior Effective Dates: 10/26/75, 5/22/81, 5/31/99, 10/31/2004