ASTM D5539-94(2008)
Standard Specification for Seed Starter Mix

Standard No.
ASTM D5539-94(2008)
Release Date
1994
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM D5539-94(2013)
Latest
ASTM D5539-14
Scope

1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the designation of a soil or soil-like material for seed starting purposes. This would consist of the duration of germination ending after the cotyledon stage (at the opening of the first true leaves).

1.2 Seed starter mix may include natural soils and artificial mixtures of natural or artificial materials used for the initial germination of seeds to the cotyledon stage.

ASTM D5539-94(2008) Referenced Document

  • ASTM C330 Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates For Structural Concrete*1999-01-01 Update
  • ASTM C331 Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Concrete Masonry Units*2024-04-19 Update
  • ASTM D2607 
  • ASTM D4531 Standard Test Methods for Bulk Density of Peat and Peat Products
  • ASTM D653 Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids*1997-04-19 Update
  • ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes*1995-04-19 Update

ASTM D5539-94(2008) history

Standard Specification for Seed Starter Mix



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