All seeds sold require a current seed analysis test in order to be sold via the seed industry.
Each state applies its own rules to what is legal for commerce within that particular state. Though in all cases individual states my apply stricter requirements, most follow the guidelines established by U.S. Federal Seed Rules. All other items reported by a laboratory are basically derived from these two areas, and further explain the aspects of quality and dependability concerning one particular seed lot. South Carolina Dept. of Agriculture Asst. Seed Tests - Explanations To be able to determine the quality of your seeds laboratories use standardized tests to examine a sample representing a specific lot of seed.