First of all why pelleted seeds. The modern tendency for pelleted seeds, especially in Europe, is to get a more
spherical shape finally, regardless of the type of the raw seed (shape, size, surface). Pelleting is the process of
coating seeds with inert materials to make them uniform in size and shape. Pelleted seed allows for greater accuracy
and results in a more efficient seeding process. Seeds are pelleted by tumbling them with the coating material and
gradually adding moisture. Once the pellet coating reaches the desired size, the pelleted seeds are cured (dried).
Pelleting improves the shape, size, and uniformity of raw seeds for more accurate sowing by hand and precisionsowing
by machine. The use of pelleted seed results in a more uniform stand, less seed actually being used, and less
time spent thinning.