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Envirogro Seed Treatment Process

Seed enhanced and treated: A tailored process for cleaner and more pure live seed.

Ideal for:

  • Growers focused on precision sowing
  • Growers demanding maximum germination efficiency and productivity per hectare

Used for:

EnvirogroTM is suited for use on some tropical/subtropical grass and legume varieties. It is especially uselful to use on fluffy/rough seed types or seed crops that are likely to pick up debris during seed harvest.

EnvirogroTM benefits:

  • Includes Superstrike® seed treatment 
  • A cleaner seed with lessdust, chaff and debris
  • A tailored process including dehulling (when the species warrants it)
  • More uniformed seed size for better seed flow and metering at sowing
  • The potential for a higher pure live seed count in the bag
  • Easier sowing and establishment

Contains:

The seed treatnment component of EnvirogroTM contains the same additives found within Superstrike® seed treatment.

The process explained:

Phase 1: Cleaning

  • Bare seed is harvested from the paddock and cleaned of contaminants and debris.

The Envirogro seed treatment process is cleaned after every phase.

Phase 2: Dehulling/scarification(species specific)

  • Where applicable, the bare seed is taken through a process of dehulling/ scarification, which removes seed husk entirely/partially from the caryopsis.

The Envirogro seed treatment process is cleaned after every phase.

Phase 3: Coating

  • The caryopses is pelleted. This phase also includes a coating of insecticide, polymers and talc/lime to provide the seedling with improved success rates.

The Envirogro seed treatment process is cleaned after every phase.

For treatment reccomendations specific to your farming needs, contact your local DLF Seeds Sales Agronomist here