Seed Germination Delay

Germination Timing. Controlled—Without Plastic.

Organicote® is PED’s biodegradable, alcohol-soluble seed coating designed to protect seeds and delay emergence until the field is ready. In a recent in-house observation, it delivered a 19-day germination delay—without compromising seed health.

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Executive Summary

In Spring 2025, PED conducted an internal observation to evaluate Organicote^®‘s ability to influence seed emergence timing. Using Wando pea seeds in untreated native soil, the trial revealed:

19-day difference in visible germination between coated and uncoated seeds
No rot, no fungal damage, and no visible degradation on coated seeds
Suggests a moisture-resistant barrier effect that delays germination intentionally

This test reinforces Organicote®‘s potential as a plastic-free, shelf-stable coating with field-ready functionality—particularly valuable in regenerative, organic, or timing-sensitive systems.

Observation Snapshot

Attribute	Control (Uncoated)	Organicote®-Coated (10%)
Planted	April 25, 2025	April 25, 2025
Germination Visible	~Day 7	Day 19
Condition Observed	Healthy leaves, typical growth	No emergence, seed intact
Soil	Native SC soil	Same
Moisture Regimen	Hand-watered as needed	Identical

Why This Matters

Seed emergence timing is critical.

Too early and you risk rot, frost, or weed competition. Too late and you lose valuable growing days. Most coatings can’t solve this—they either dissolve immediately or rely on synthetic materials not fit for organic use.

Organicote® changes that.

Delays moisture penetration without synthetic barriers
Provides a buffer during unpredictable weather
Protects viability under pressure (humidity, microbial exposure)

Practical Use Cases

Relay Planting: Delay emergence until a prior crop clears
Flood-Prone Fields: Prevent premature sprouting in standing water
Early Planting: Hold germination until soil temps are safe
Organic Systems: Compliant coating without plastic, paraffin, or synthetic binders
Seed Shelf Life: Delay breakdown from humidity during storage or transport

Limitations & Next Steps

This was a small-scale, non-replicated test—designed to observe visual delay, not provide statistical validation.

PED is already taking next steps to:

Conduct replicated greenhouse and field trials
Collaborate with academic partners for third-party validation
Measure degradation timing, viability curves, and coating behavior across crops

Organicote® is part of the Fortified Inputs™ family—seed-first coatings engineered by PED to delay germination, deliver nutrients, and improve shelf stability without plastics or water-based systems.

Biodegradable, Alcohol-soluble, Room-temp applied, Organic-compatible materials