Ohio FG1 and Ohio FG2 are available for planting only as a class of certified seed. Foundation seed was first produced in 1994. In addition to Ohio, foundation seed of Ohio FG1 was produced in Nebraska, and foundation seed of Ohio FG2 was produced in Missouri. A very limited amount of certified seed will be available for 1996 planting.
Breeder seed of Ohio FG1 and Ohio FG2 will be maintained by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center with the cooperation of Ohio Foundation Seeds, Inc. Application for Plant Variety Protection for both varieties was made in 1994.