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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