Pelleting is the process of coating seeds with a protective layer that resembles artificial soil.
A mixture of peat, clay or mineral components does not simply increase the size of the seed, making it convenient for planting.
Like a smart capsule, the shell contains a “starter kit” for the plant’s life: fertilizers, growth stimulants and protection from diseases.
Imagine each seed receiving its own individual survival kit – that's how this technology works.
When in contact with moisture, the shell gradually dissolves, releasing its contents just at the time when the sprout needs the strength to break through to the light.
The particular advantage of such seeds is revealed in capricious weather conditions.
The shell acts as a barrier, smoothing out temperature and humidity changes that often destroy delicate sprouts.
And in regions with poor soils, pelleting becomes a salvation - nutrients from the granules compensate for the lack of microelements in the soil.
It's like giving the plant a personal bodyguard and nutritionist during the first, most vulnerable weeks of life.
However, behind the bright balls sometimes lies deception. Unscrupulous manufacturers replace the nutritional composition with cheap dyes, turning the technology into useless decoration.
It is difficult to distinguish a fake, but an indirect sign is a suspiciously low price and the lack of information about the composition of the shell on the packaging.
Experienced gardeners advise choosing proven brands and remember: real pelleted seeds will never be lighter than the original - their weight is always felt in the palm of your hand.
