Apex Seed Coating

What is Apex Seed Coating?

    Apex is a package of benefits in the form of minerals and carefully selected strains of rhizobia bacteria, specifically designed for legume seed, and in the form of a virtually dust-free coating. Over many years of exhaustive testing at University and industry trials, it has shown a consistent ability to convert more legume seeds to viable seedlings, enhancing the value of the seed sold to the farmer.

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  • Specially formulated Chemicals and Additives
  • Protected Seed Germination Zone
  • Increases Survivability 50% or More
  • University and Field tested
  • High Concentration of Rhizobia Bacteria
  • Ensures Nodulation
  • Improved Seedling Emergence
  • More Uniform Stands
  • Potential for Highest Yields
  • More Plants per Pound of Seed

Apex Seed Coating vs Raw or Preinoculated Seed

  • The coating material surrounds each seed with a rich concentration of specifically isolated strains of rhizobia to insure nodulation.
  • The coating material due to its' added bulk is able to hold larger numbers of rhizobia and increase their survivability due to the special properties of the coating material.
  • The coating material protects the rhizobia from damage by fertilizer salts for longer peiods than other methods in order to mix seed and fertilizer and broadcast them together.
  • The added weight and density increase the uniformity and distance that seed can be spread with a spin type seeder.
  • The hygroscopic qualities of the coating material pulls moisture to the seed and is especially beneficial in dry soils and shallow planted seed.
  • The coating provides a micro-environment for quick growth of the rhizobia by putting calcium carbonate and other growth encouraging materials in the coating.
  • The coating can increase yields by assisting with quick nodulation and providing specific strains of rhizobium for maximum efficiency.
  • The specific coating properties of Apex seed coating aid in insuring seedling emergence, survival and uniform stands.
  • The additional surviving plants from Apex coated seed more than offsets the seed loss from the weight gain of the coating material.

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  • Coating/Preinnoculating Seed by Bill Talley  PDF
  • Advances in Alfalfa by Bill Talley  PDF
  • FAQ
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