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Harris Moran debuts OptiCoat pellets in three densities
Modesto, California
June 5, 2007
Harris Moran is pleased to introduce new pelleting technology designed to widen its product line and ensure a timely germination.
“These pellets will split and allow oxygen to enter immediately and initiate the germination process quickly,” said Keith Kubik, HM’s seed physiologist and creator of the new products. “Having the choice of three different pellets gives our customers the opportunity to choose the right product for their seed applications.”
The OptiCoat pellets will be available in three densities, and are used mainly for lettuce, carrots, and onions:
- OptiCoat HD
A Heavy Density splitting pellet, made primarily for growers in the desert southwest, Canada, and other areas around the world. It’s distinct tan color and density separates it from the other pellets. The pellet will be available in a Maxi size.
- OptiCoat MD
A Medium Density splitting pellet that will be a new class of pellet to the Harris Moran lineup. This white pellet will be available in three different sizes – Maxi, Ultra and Mini. This pellet will work for numerous species including lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, onions and celery.
- OptiCoat LD
A Light Density splitting pellet, will be primarily for lettuce growers in California’s Central Coast. This new white pellet, which will be available in a Maxi size, will be released later this fall.
Matthew Terra, HM’s Seed Technology Business Manager, said, “These pellets will complement our product line by having the most up-to-date technology available. Customers will be very satisfied with our new pellets plantability and high quality precision.”
HM will offer these new technology pellets on a custom basis as well. Beginning July 1, 2007, our operations plant in Salinas, California will offer these new pellets and will continue to offer our Filmcoat Plus and FarMore technologies. Competitively priced in the market, Harris Moran’s number one goal is customer satisfaction which includes a quick turnaround time. “Our customers want high quality and a quick turnaround with their products, and that’s what we intend to give them,” said Terra.
HM also will continue to offer “NatureCoat.” Certified by OMRI (the Organic Materials Review Institute), this product can encapsulate seed for precision planting and meet the strict requirements set by the organic industry to use only certified organic materials in their programs. “We seem to be getting more interest in this organic product every year,” Terra explains, “and we will continue to provide this product along with top notch service!”
Harris Moran Seed Company is part of the largest independently owned seed company in the world. The Modesto, California based company is owned by Groupe Limagrain, a French cooperative owned, run, and operated by French farmers.
Harris Moran breeds innovative vegetable varieties designed to boost yield, reduce chemical inputs, and increase freshness, flavor and fruit quality from plow to plate. The company breeds vegetables for markets in more than 65 countries.
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