We make fertilizer work.
Most fertilizer is lost before the crop ever uses it.
- Nitrogen volatilizes within hours
- Potassium nitrate washes away in the rain
- Calcium nitrate melts or clumps in storage
- Urea requires multiple passes to stay effective
- Slow-release CRFs cost 3–5x more—and leave plastic behind
The nutrients are fine. The problem is how fast we lose them.
See what happens when your fertilizer stays in place.
What Durable Inputs™ Coating Solves
PED’s patented fertilizer coating transforms traditional dry inputs into stable, stay-in-place tools—without changing your nutrient program.
| Problem | Durable Inputs™ Solution |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen gasses off | Moisture-resistant film reduces volatilization |
| Nutrients wash out in rain | Coating slows leaching and holds nutrients at root zone |
| Storage humidity degrades material | Adds cold-applied stability, even under humid conditions |
| CRFs are expensive and plastic-based | PED delivers the effect without the cost or microplastics |
Get durability without the regulatory baggage.
How It Works
The coating forms a thin, biodegradable film around each granule. It holds up in storage, withstands humidity, and releases nutrients gradually after moisture activation.
- Cold-applied
- Bio-based and plastic-free
- No water or synthetic binders
- Works with existing mixers and drum coaters
- Designed for urea, calcium nitrate, KNO₃, NPK, micros, and more
Learn how to integrate PED into your blending operation.
Compatible Fertilizer Types
Urea
Calcium Nitrate
Potassium Nitrate
MAP / DAP
Ammonium Sulfate
Micronutrient carriers
Custom NPK or trace blends
Performance Comparison
Durable Inputs™ offer CRF-like benefits—without the baggage.
| Fertilizer | Traditional | PED-Coated |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium Nitrate | Melts, hard to store | Granular, stable, long-lasting |
| Urea | Fast loss, multiple passes | 21-day release curve (3rd-party verified) |
| Potassium Nitrate | 7–10 day performance | 45+ day field activity |
| Custom Blends | Inconsistent timing | Layered control, more uniform uptake |
View third-party validation across fertilizer types.
The coating applies:
Application Flexibility
PED-coated fertilizers work with your current system:
- Broadcast
- In-Furrow
- Side-Dress
- Banding
- Custom Pre-Blend
See how PED works with rotary drums, paddle mixers, and more.
CRF Comparison Snapshot
| Feature | CRFs | Durable Inputs |
|---|---|---|
| Coating | Plastic, polymer | Fully biodegradable, plastic-free |
| Cost | High | Competitive per ton |
| Release | Fixed curve | Tunable, responsive |
| Cost per acre | High | Competitive |
| Regulatory Risk | High (microplastics) | None |
Same outcome. Smarter path. Built to scale.