OAR 603-056-0400: Germination of Vegetable Seeds

(1) The Oregon Standards of germination percentages as established are as follows: Kind of Seed — Oregon Standard Germination: (a) Asparagus — 70; (b) Beans (other than Limas) — 70; (c) Beans, Lima (large) — 70; (d) Beans, Lima (small) — 80; (e) Beets — 65; (f) Broccoli — 75; (g) Brussels Sprouts — 70; (h) Cabbage — 75; (i) Carrot — 55; (j) Cauliflower — 75; (k) Celery — 55; (l) Celery cabbage — 75; (m) Celeriac — 55; (n) Chard, Swiss — 65; (o) Chicory — 65; (p) Citron — 65; (q) Collard — 80; (r) Corn (sweet) — 75; (s) Cucumber — 80; (t) Dill — 60; (u) Egg plant — 60; (v) Endive — 70; (w) Kale (edible) — 75; (x) Kohl Rabi — 75; (y) Leek — 60; (z) Lettuce — 80; (aa) Muskmelon — 75; (bb) Mustard — 75; (cc) Okra — 50; (dd) Onion — 70; (ee) Parsley — 60; (ff) Parsnip — 60; (gg) Peas — 80; (hh) Peppers — 55; (ii) Pumpkin — 75; (jj) Radish — 75; (kk) Rutabaga — 75; (ll) Salsify — 75; (mm) Spinach — 60; (nn) Squash — 75; (oo) Tomatoes — 75; (pp) Turnips — 80; (qq) Watermelons — 70. (2) Vegetable seeds and packages of such vegetable seeds may be labeled with the words “Oregon Standard Germination” in lieu of the approximate percentage of germination when the percentage of germination of such seed is equal to or greater than the percentage established in these standards. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]