This is the original version (as it was originally made).
Regulations 3(1) and (3), 5(4), (6), (7) and (8) and 9(2)
1. So far as the Minister can ascertain them, by the use of methods which shall include official examination of the crop and which may, at such stages in the production of a variety as the Minister may require, include examination of a plot sown with a sample from the seed lot sown in the field and the consideration of any other relevant information, the requirements for the crop set out below shall be met.
2. The characteristics for the determination of varietal identity and varietal purity shall be those recognised as those of the variety for the purposes of the National List or the Common Catalogue.
3. The crop shall be officially examined in such manner and at such times (when the cultural condition of the field and the stage of development and condition of the crop are such as to permit suitable checks of varietal identity, varietal purity and species purity to be made) as the Minister may reasonably require.
4. The crop shall be of a satisfactory state of health insofar as seed-borne diseases and organisms affecting the seeds are concerned.
5. The crop may be grown only on land which has not previously been cropped in a manner that might adversely affect the nature or quality of the seeds to be produced and which complies with the Minister’s requirements in that respect.
6. There shall be either a physical barrier or at least 2 metres of fallow between the seed crop and any crop likely to cause contamination in the seed.
7. Throughout the period of flowering of the crop there shall be the following minimum distances from sources of undesirable pollen capable of fertilising the seed crop—
(a)Beta species
| from any pollen sources of the genus Beta not included in subparagraphs (ii) or (iii) | 1000m |
(ii)from pollen sources of varieties of the same sub-species belonging to a different group of varieties—
| Crops to produce Basic Seed | 1000m |
| Crops to produce Certified Seed | 600m |
(iii)from pollen sources of varieties of the same sub-species belonging to the same group of varieties—
| Crops to produce Basic Seed | 1000m |
| Crops to produce Certified Seed | 600m |
(b)Brassica species—
| Crops to produce Basic Seed | 1000m |
| Crops to produce Certified Seed | 600m |
(c)other cross-fertilised vegetable species—
| Crops to produce Basic Seed | 500m |
| Crops to produce Certified Seed | 300m |
With the approval of the Minister, these distances may be modified if there is adequate protection against undesirable pollen.
For the purposes of this paragraph the groups of varieties of the Beta species shall be those set out in the following table classified in groups according to their characteristics. Where the crop is of a genetically monogerm variety, multigerm varieties shall be deemed to belong to a different group—
| 1 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Group | Characteristics |
| 1 | White petiole and pale green leaf blade, without anthocyanin coloration. |
| 2 | White petiole and medium or dark green leaf blade, without anthocyanin coloration. |
| 3 | Green petiole and medium or dark green leaf blade, without anthocyanin coloration. |
| 4 | Pink petiole and medium or dark green leaf blade. |
| 5 | Red petiole and leaf blade with anthocyanin coloration. |
| 1 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Group | Characteristics |
| 1 | Transverse narrow elliptic or transverse elliptic shape of root longitudinal section and root flesh red or purple. |
| 2 | Circular or broad elliptic shape of root longitudinal section and root flesh white. |
| 3 | Circular or broad elliptic shape of root longitudinal section and root flesh yellow. |
| 4 | Circular or broad elliptic shape of root longitudinal section and root flesh red or purple. |
| 5 | Narrow oblong shape of root longitudinal section and root flesh red or purple. |
| 6 | Narrow obtriangular shape of root longitudinal section and root flesh red or purple. |
8.—(a) For crops of Brassicas, French bean, broad bean, and pea the minimum varietal purity standards shall be:—
| Kind | Varietal purity percentage by number in crops to produce | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Seed | Certified Seed | |
| Brassicas (other than turnip) | 99.8 | 99.5 |
| Turnip | 99.7 | 98.0 |
| French bean | 99.8 | 99.0 |
| Broad Bean | 99.7 | 99.0 |
| Peas | 99.995 | 99.995 |
(b)Within the standards laid down in (a) above the maximum percentage of flower colour off-types shall not exceed the percentages here specified:—
| Kind | Basic Seed | Certified Seed |
|---|---|---|
| French bean | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Broad bean | NIL | 0.01 |
| Peas | NIL | NIL |
1. The seeds shall possess adequate varietal identity and varietal purity.
2. The seeds shall meet the following minimum standards:—
| Kind | Minimum analytical purity (% by weight) | Maximum content of seeds of other plant species (% by weight) | Minimum germination (% of pure seeds or pellets) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asparagus | 96 | 0.5 | 70 |
| Beet (except var. Cheltenham) | 97 | 0.5 | 70 (Clusters) |
| Beet (var. Cheltenham) | 97 | 0.5 | 50 (Clusters) |
| Broad bean | 98 | 0.1 | 80 |
| Brussels sprouts | 97 | 1 | 75 |
| Cabbage | 97 | 1 | 75 |
| Calabrese | 97 | 1 | 75 |
| Carrot | 95 | 1 | 65 |
| Cauliflower | 97 | 1 | 70 |
| Celeriac | 97 | 1 | 70 |
| Celery | 97 | 1 | 70 |
| Chicory | 95 | 1.5 | 65 |
| Chinese cabbage | 97 | 1 | 75 |
| Cucumber | 98 | 0.1 | 80 |
| Curly Kale or borecole | 97 | 1 | 75 |
| Endive | 95 | 1 | 65 |
| French bean | 98 | 0.1 | 75 |
| Gherkin | 98 | 0.1 | 80 |
| Gourd | 98 | 0.1 | 80 |
| Kohl rabi | 97 | 1 | 75 |
| Leek | 97 | 0.5 | 65 |
| Lettuce | 95 | 0.5 | 75 |
| Marrow | 98 | 0.1 | 75 |
| Melon | 98 | 0.1 | 75 |
| Onion | 97 | 0.5 | 70 |
| Parsley | 97 | 1 | 65 |
| Pea | 98 | 0.1 | 80 |
| Radish | 97 | 1 | 70 |
| Red Cabbage | 97 | 1 | 75 |
| Runner bean | 98 | 0.1 | 80 |
| Savoy cabbage | 97 | 1 | 75 |
| Spinach | 97 | 1 | 75 |
| Sprouting broccoli | 97 | 1 | 75 |
| Tomato | 97 | 0.5 | 75 |
| Turnip | 97 | 1 | 80 |
(b)Additional requirements
(i)Seeds of runner beans, French bean, pea or broad bean must not be contaminated by the following live pea and bean seed beetles:
Acanthoscelides obtectusSay.
Bruchus affinisFro.
Bruchus atomariusL.
Bruchus pisorumL.
Bruchus rufimanusBoh.
(ii)Seeds must not be contaminated with live mites (Acarina).
3. The seeds shall be of a satisfactory state of health in so far as seed-borne diseases and organisms affecting the seeds are concerned. The following standards or measures shall apply:—
| Kind | Disease | Category | No. of seeds to be examined | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
* Where infected seeds are found an effective treatment approved by the Minister must be applied before the seeds can be officially certified. | ||||
† Where not more than 20 infected seeds are found in Basic Seed, or more than 20 infected seeds are found in Certified Seed an effective treatment approved by the Minister must be applied before the seeds can be officially certified. | ||||
| Brassicas | Phoma lingam(Canker) | Basic Seed | 1,000 | *Nil infection |
| Red beet or beetroot | Phoma betae(Blackleg) | Basic Seed | 200 | *Nil Infection |
| Celery | Septoria apiicola(Leaf blight), | Basic Seed Certified Seed | 400 | *Nil infection |
| Peas | Phoma apiicola(Root rot) | |||
| Ascochyta pisi | Basic Seed | 200 | *Nil infection | |
| Mycosphaerella pinodes, Ascochyta pinodella, (Leaf and pod spot) | Certified Seed | 200 | †Not more than 20 seeds | |
| Lettuce | Lettuce mosaic virus | Basic Seed Certified Seed | 5,000 | Nil Infection |
| French beans | (i)Colletotrichum lindemuthianum (Anthracnose) | Basic Seed | 600 | Nil infection |
(ii)Pseudomonas phaseolicola(Halo blight) | Basic Seed | 5,000 | Nil infection | |
| Broad beans | Ascochyta fabae(Leaf and pod spot) | Basic Seed | 600 | Nil infection |
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