Pellet ingredients for pelleted untreated seed (product numbers ending in 11-02) are not approved for use in Certified Organic production. Check with your certifying agency for approval. Untreated seed is a popular alternative to organic seed.Ĭertified Organic Growers: Untreated seed may be allowed in Certified Organic production, provided that a comparable variety is not available in Certified Organic seed. Untreated seed is clean and has not been treated using any chemical, biological, or physical method. While untreated seed can be grown under organic conditions, the seed crop was not grown under Certified Organic Conditions. ![]() When treated seed is filmcoated, the filmcoat helps the treatment adhere to the seed.Ĭertified Organic Growers: Filmcoat ingredients are not OMRI Listed. Treatment is delivered in the bag, on the seed, to ensure proper application and convenience Filmcoatedįilmcoated seed has been coated with an inert, food-grade material for easier handling and flowability.Enhanced disease protection gets crops off to a healthy start to maximize yield and quality potential.Broad-spectrum protection in variable environmental conditions.Early season protection against disease and Cucumber Beetles.FarMore provides excellent protection against Striped Cucumber Beetles for approximately 21 days after germination occurs. (including post emergence protection)Įarly-season insect protection can reduce the possibility of insect-vectored diseases. The industry standard formulation of Cruiser® 70WS insecticide and three fungicides, Apron XL®, Maxim®4FS, and Dynasty® protect seeds prior to, during, and immediately following germination and emergence. FarMore® TreatedįarMore® treated pumpkin, squash, and melon seed provides broad-spectrum protection against soil-borne disease, as well as early season protection against striped cucumber beetles.įarMore Treatment offers a first line of defense against several key seed and seedling diseases and insects. Please note, does not protect against corn borer or earworm. ![]() Pre-treated seed provides efficient and easy-to-use seedling protection against insect pests. Provides contact and systemic protection.Ĥ. Minimizes stand loss due to wireworm, seed corn maggot, and otherģ. Protects against flea beetles up to the five true-leaf (V5) stage, lessening transmission of Stewart’s Bacterial Wilt.Ģ. Insect Guard treated corn seed is treated with Cruiser, a protectant with numerous benefits.ġ. M uch of the non-organic produce in grocery stores and farmers' markets is grown using treated seed. In fact, many commercial growers use treated seed in their vegetable and fruit production since it improves the performance of the seed and seedling. The seed itself is not edible, however vegetables and fruit grown from treated seed are most certainly safe and suitable for eating. ![]() Some of our seed packages are labeled "DO NOT USE SEED FOR FOOD, FEED OR OIL". ![]() Seed treatments typically breakdown in the soil within 10-14 days. Treated seed is usually a bright color to help growers easily distinguish it from other seeds. Treatment is applied under controlled conditions, in a commonly recognized fashion, at the manufacturer’s recommended rate. The treatment may be hot water, chemical, or biological, depending on the pathogen involved. Treated seed has a coating around the seed to protect it from specific seed- or soil-borne pathogens, improving it's germination rate and seedling health.
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