Smith Seed Coating

Traditional inoculation methods can be messy and cumbersome. With Nitro-Coat^®, each seed undergoes a proven coating process, achieving a high level of successful inoculation and delivering pre-inoculated seeds ready for planting.

Although many strains of Rhizobium may be present in the soil, not all are equally beneficial. Optimal nitrogen fixation occurs with the right Rhizobium strains. Nitro-Coat^® ensures each seed is inoculated with the correct Rhizobium strains.

Nodulation requires the presence of a healthy population of rhizobium to infect the root hairs. Our Nitro-Coat^® coating process allows each seed to establish itself with a massive population of live rhizobium ready to colonize the developing root system.

Coated seed increases the bulk density of the finished product. This benefits many seeding applications, from hand spreading to aerial seeding, resulting in greater drop accuracy and reduced wind drift.

As the seed reaches the ground, its increased density enhances the likelihood of making essential soil contact, unlike lighter seeds that may fail to penetrate plant material and surface debris. Coated seed has a much greater surface area than uncoated seed which greatly increases seed to soil contact, enhancing the seed’s opportunity for establishment.

Our coating material is naturally hygroscopic, meaning its capillary action wicks in moisture. This absorbent property softens the seed and provides a more consistent level of moisture for germination. A neutral Ph level and water holding capacity of our coated seed aid in the establishment of healthy plants.