Pod Ceal®
What helps stop pod shatter? Pod Ceal® protects drying pods from rain and dew, so crops mature without seed loss, staining, or sprouting.
Overview
As crops approach maturity, exposure to rain or dew can lead to pod shatter, seed sprouting, and quality loss. Pod Ceal® is a harvest management spray developed to help reduce these risks and extend the harvest window. Formulated with a proprietary cyclohexane polymer, Pod Ceal® forms an elastic, semi-permeable film on pod surfaces and reduces moisture intrusion while allowing internal moisture to escape.
By helping preserve pod integrity through final development, Pod Ceal® supports optimal seed fill, limits staining and shatter, and allows for more flexible swath or direct harvest timing.
Features
- Forms a soft, elastic film over pod surfaces
- Semi-permeable membrane reduces water entry but allows moisture release
- Compatible with most insecticides and fungicides
- Ground or aerial spray application
Benefits
- Reduces pod shatter and seed sprouting from late-season moisture
- Helps preserve seed quality and color
- Minimizes losses from rainfall or heavy dew
- Supports full maturity and seed fill
- Allows for delayed swath and direct harvest
- Expands harvest window
Application
Key crops include edible beans, lentils, peas, canola (rapeseed), and other pod-bearing crops
For best results, apply Pod Ceal® when pods are still flexible
May be applied via ground or aerial spray in sufficient water for full coverage
Compatible with most fungicides and insecticides
Always consult the product label for exact rates, timing, and tank mix instructions
How does it work?
By binding to a pod’s natural waxes, Pod Ceal® creates a semi-permeable film that prevents moisture from re-entering the pod while still allowing internal water to escape. This relieves pressure on pod seams and sutures to help minimize the chance of split pods, seed sprouting, or staining.
Pod Ceal® helps maintain pod integrity during final dry-down and moisture events, allowing crops to finish maturing naturally and giving growers flexibility to adjust harvest timing without sacrificing quality or yield.
Pod Ceal® helps maintain pod integrity during final dry-down and moisture events, allowing crops to finish maturing naturally and giving growers flexibility to adjust harvest timing without sacrificing quality or yield.
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Reduce seed shatter and preserve crop quality with Spodnam®, a crop production aid that shields pods and seed heads from moisture during dry-down.
