Coated canola seed using Grow Tec's technology doesn't just protect the investment you make in a crop.  It protects you too. 

The canola seed is first treated with a layer of registered pesticide to stop insects and diseases from attacking emerging seedlings.

Next, a unique outer layer of GuardCoat, a highly water soluble polymer film coating, is applied.  The system which delivers this outer layer provides accurate, uniform distribution of coating to each seed.

GuardCoat prevents scouring (loss of pesticide as seeds rub together or contact granular herbicides) and that protects your canola seed investment.   GuardCoat also protects you from the pesticide. 

Independent laboratory tests show that the risk of pesticide exposure to farmers who use conventionally treated seed is over 200 times greater than those who use GuardCoat coated canola.  The coating process also improves handling with no negative effects on seed performance.

GuardCoat Plus

This is our premium performance coating.  It provides GuardCoat's double protection from pests and pesticide exposure plus nutrients to give seedlings a kick start in the spring.  The "PLUS" is a specially designed nutrient package, which contains water-soluble phosphate and a water-soluble binding coating to prevent dusting.

Fast Flowing, Easy Handling

Whether you choose GuardCoat or GuardCoat Plus, your Grow Tec coating eliminates dusting, prevents pesticide loss from scouring, and results in a product that's easier to handle than bare seed.

Coated seed flows about 10% faster than bare seed, depending on local conditions.   When using a seed drill, use the widest possible opening and the lowest metering speed to get your preferred seeding rate.  Don't force seed through openings that have less than 1/8" clearance, as this may damage the coating.  Disconnect the seed box agitator, as it may remove some coating and cause seeding problems.  Adjust air seeders to the lowest air flow setting possible while maintaining satisfactory distribution.  This prevents the system's sharp edges from damaging the seed coating.

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