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Talc and graphite are crucial for seed planting because they ensure smooth, accurate, and consistent seed flow through planters by reducing friction, moisture, and static electricity.

They prevent seed bridging and clumping, helping ensure precise, uniform spacing (singulation) for higher yields.

Key details on why they are important:

• Talc (Moisture Management): Talc absorbs excess moisture on seed treatments, preventing seeds from becoming sticky and clumping together—especially in humid conditions.
• Graphite (Lubrication): Graphite acts as a dry lubricant, reducing friction, wear, and tear on planter parts, particularly in finger-style meters.
• Static Reduction: Both materials reduce static electricity buildup in high-speed, air-driven, and vacuum planters, preventing seeds from sticking together or to equipment.
• 80/20 Blend: A mix of 80% talc and 20% graphite is commonly used to provide the combined benefits of moisture absorption and lubrication for optimal planting performance.

What is Seed+Graphite®?

• A nutritional talc/graphite seed lubricant and the next-generation planter box solution designed to improve germination, crop emergence, seedling vigor, and plant tolerance to abiotic stressors, leading to higher yields.

• By providing key nutrients directly to the seed, Seed+Graphite provides agronomics that the typical talc/graphite blend cannot.
• Seed+Graphite is applied like any other seed lubricant—in the seed tender or right in the planter box.

If you have additional questions or want to know what products to use for your unique farming operation, reach out to your Landus Representative.