2.—(a) Sets shall not be considered to be of fair marketable quality if any of the following defects exist:
(i)their wood is more than three years old;
(ii)they have less than five well formed buds;
(iii)they are affected by necroses or show damage by harmful organisms;
(iv)they show signs of desiccation, overheating, mould or decay;
(v)they have injuries other than pruning cuts;
(vi)they have multiple stems;
(vii)they have excessive stem curvature.
(b)Size classes for sets
| Class | Minimum diameter (mm) at mid-length | Minimum height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Mediterranean regions | ||
| N1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| N2 | 15 | 3.00 |
| Mediterranean regions | ||
| S1 | 25 | 3.00 |
| S2 | 30 | 4.00 |