Seed treatment and method of treating seed
View Patent ↗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.
1. 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.
2. A seed treated by the method of claim 1 .
3. A method of planting the seed of claim 2 comprising planting said seed by aerial planting during land rehabilitation.