Seed treatment and method of treating seed
OwnerWilliam S. Johnsoninventor
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Abstract
The invention includes a seed treatment composition containing plant macronutrients, micronutrients, a pest inhibitor and at least one growth regulator. The composition additionally contains a vitamin component, an amino acid component, a penetrant and an energy source. The invention also includes treated seed having a treatment material on at least a portion of a seed surface. The treatment material contains macronutrients, micronutrients, vitamins, humic acid, a pest inhibitor, a mold inhibitor, an absorbant, a penetrant and growth regulators. The invention includes methods of formulating seed treatment compositions and methods of treating seeds.
Claims3
A method of preparing a seed for no-drill planting comprising:
- providing a seed;
- treating the seed to produce a treated seed, the treatment comprising application of a formulation comprising:
- macronutrients;
- micronutrients;
- an antimicrobial agent;
- and
- at least one member of the group consisting of lemon extract, cayenne, garlic extract, peppermint oil, humic acid and fulvic acid;
- and
- storing the treated seed prior to planting;
- wherein the treating of the seed increases the germination rate of the seed by as much as 11% and extends the optimal time for planting the seed.
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