7 CFR § 51.1857 - U.S. No. 2.

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# 51.1857 U.S. No. 2.

“U.S. 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 § 51.1861.