PDFWAC 16-301-090
Germination standards for vegetable seeds.
The germination standards for vegetable seeds are as follows:
Percent* | Percent* | ||
Artichoke | 60 | Leek | 60 |
Asparagus | 70 | Lettuce | 80 |
Beans (except Lima) | 75 | Muskmelon | 75 |
Beans (Lima) | 70 | Mustard | 75 |
Beets | 65 | Okra | 50 |
Broccoli | 75 | Onion | 70 |
Brussels Sprouts | 70 | Parsley | 60 |
Cabbage | 75 | Parsnip | 60 |
Carrot | 55 | Pea | 80 |
Cauliflower | 75 | Pepper | 55 |
Celery and Celeraic | 55 | Pumpkin | 75 |
Chicory | 65 | Radish | 75 |
Citron | 65 | Rhubarb | 60 |
Collards | 80 | Rutabaga | 75 |
Corn | 75 | Salsify | 75 |
Cornsalad | 70 | Sorrel | 60 |
Cress, garden | 40 | Spinach (except New | |
Cress, water | 25 | Zealand) | 60 |
Cucumber | 80 | Spinach (New | |
Zealand) | 40 | ||
Dandelion | 45 | Squash | 75 |
Eggplant | 60 | Swiss Chard | 65 |
Endive | 70 | Tomato | 75 |
Kale | 75 | Tomato, husk | 50 |
Kohlrabi | 75 | Turnip | 80 |
Watermelon | 70 | ||
*Including hard seeds when present.