Label Requirements — Vegetable Seeds in Containers of More Than One Pound

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Agriculture and Horticulture
  4. Agricultural Seeds
  5. Seed Law of 1986
  6. Label Requirements — Vegetable Seeds in Containers of More Than One Pound

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Vegetable seeds in containers of more than one (1) pound shall be labeled to show the following information:

  1. The name of each kind and variety present in excess of five percent (5%) and the percentage by weight of each in order of its predominance. Hybrids shall be labeled as hybrids;
  2. Lot number or other lot identification:
    1. The percentage of germination, exclusive of hard seed;
    2. The percentage of hard seed, if present;
    3. The calendar month and year the test was completed to determine such percentages;
    4. In addition to the individual percentage statement of germination and hard seed, the total percentage of germination and hard seed may be stated as such, if desired;
    5. Net weight, except when in bulk; and
    6. The name and address of the person who sells, offers or exposes the seed for sale within this state; and
  3. No tag or label shall be required, unless requested, on seeds sold directly to and in the presence of the purchaser and taken from a bag or container properly labeled.


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