Pellet for growing seed and process for making same

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1977-03-17

1979-03-20

Lander, Ferris H.

Chemistry: fertilizers

Processes and products

Organic material-containing

71 64R, 71 64F, 71 64SC, 47 576, C05F 1100

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active

041452062

ABSTRACT:
A pellet and a process for making same are disclosed wherein the pellet comprising a high percentage, of 75% by weight and greater, of comminuted vegetable matter, particularly peanut shells, an inorganic fertilizer and a plurality of seeds. The peanut shells serve as a growing medium for the seeds. In one preferred aspect the pellets are freeze-dried to levels of less than about 5% moisture so as to minimize the seed exposure to moisture prior to use. The pellets are particularly useful in growing grass seed for lawns and the like.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1645001 (1927-10-01), Hodges
patent: 1944788 (1934-01-01), Genz
patent: 3197302 (1965-07-01), MacBride
patent: 3954263 (1976-05-01), Whelan et al.

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