7 CFR § 201.29 Federal Seed Act Requirements

§ 201.29 Germination of vegetable seed in containers of 1 pound or less.

Current through Jul 29, 2026 · Read all of Part 201

Vegetable seeds in containers of 1 pound or less which have a germination percentage equal to or better than the standard set forth in § 201.31 need not be labeled to show the percentage of germination and date of test. Each variety of vegetable seed which has a germination percentage less than the standard set forth in § 201.31 shall have the words “Below Standard” clearly shown in a conspicuous place on the label or on the face of the container in type no smaller than 8 points. Each variety which germinates less than the standard shall also be labeled to show the percentage of germination and the percentage of hard seed (if any).

[85 FR 40580, July 7, 2020]

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