Florida Regulations 5G-3.002: Grades
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(1) “”Florida No. 1″” consists of tomatoes which meet the following requirements:
1. Similar varietal characteristics;
2. Mature;
3. Not overripe or soft;
4. Clean;
5. Well developed;
6. Fairly well formed; and
7. Fairly smooth.
(b) Free from:
1. Decay;
2. Freezing injury; and
3. Sunscald.
(c) Not damaged by any other cause.
(d) For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(1), F.A.C.
(2) “”Florida Combination”” consists of a combination of Florida No. 1 and Florida No. 2 Tomatoes, provided that at least 60 percent, by count, meet the requirements of Florida No. 1 grade. For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(2), F.A.C.
(3) “”Florida No. 2″” consists of tomatoes which meet the following requirements:
(a) Basic requirements:
1. Similar varietal characteristics;
2. Mature;
3. Not overripe or soft;
4. Clean;
5. Well developed;
6. Reasonably well formed; and
7. Not more than slightly rough.
(b) Free from:
1. Decay;
2. Freezing injury; and
3. Sunscald.
(c) Not seriously damaged by any other cause.
(d) For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(3), F.A.C.
(4) “”Florida No. 3″” consists of tomatoes which meet the following requirements:
(a) Basic requirements:
1. Similar varietal characteristics;
2. Mature;
3. Not overripe or soft;
4. Clean;
5. Well developed; and
6. May be misshapen.
(b) Free from:
1. Decay; and
2. Freezing injury.
(c) Not seriously damaged by sunscald.
(d) Not very seriously damaged by any other cause.
(e) For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(4), F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority 570.56 FS., Chapter 80-12, Laws of Florida, Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 570.56., Chapter 80-12, Laws of Florida. History-New 8-17-80, Formerly 5G-3.02.
(a) Basic requirements:
1. Similar varietal characteristics;
2. Mature;
3. Not overripe or soft;
4. Clean;
5. Well developed;
6. Fairly well formed; and
7. Fairly smooth.
(b) Free from:
1. Decay;
2. Freezing injury; and
3. Sunscald.
(c) Not damaged by any other cause.
(d) For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(1), F.A.C.
(2) “”Florida Combination”” consists of a combination of Florida No. 1 and Florida No. 2 Tomatoes, provided that at least 60 percent, by count, meet the requirements of Florida No. 1 grade. For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(2), F.A.C.
(3) “”Florida No. 2″” consists of tomatoes which meet the following requirements:
(a) Basic requirements:
1. Similar varietal characteristics;
2. Mature;
3. Not overripe or soft;
4. Clean;
5. Well developed;
6. Reasonably well formed; and
7. Not more than slightly rough.
(b) Free from:
1. Decay;
2. Freezing injury; and
3. Sunscald.
(c) Not seriously damaged by any other cause.
(d) For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(3), F.A.C.
(4) “”Florida No. 3″” consists of tomatoes which meet the following requirements:
(a) Basic requirements:
1. Similar varietal characteristics;
2. Mature;
3. Not overripe or soft;
4. Clean;
5. Well developed; and
6. May be misshapen.
(b) Free from:
1. Decay; and
2. Freezing injury.
(c) Not seriously damaged by sunscald.
(d) Not very seriously damaged by any other cause.
(e) For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(4), F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority 570.56 FS., Chapter 80-12, Laws of Florida, Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 570.56., Chapter 80-12, Laws of Florida. History-New 8-17-80, Formerly 5G-3.02.