There were no significant differences in germination rate and germination index between the two varieties (Appendix A1). The interaction effects (varietyxsalinity) were also not significant in all three parameters measured (Appendix A1). The highest germination rate (35.58) and germination index (391.67) were obtained with 0 dS m-1 (distilled water) salinity treatment and with increasing salinity, these parameters were found to decrease