Spodnam®
Reduce seed shatter and preserve crop quality with Spodnam®, a crop production aid that shields pods and seed heads from moisture during dry-down.
Overview
Spodnam® is a harvest management aid formulated with di-1-p-menthene polymer, emulsifiers, and surfactants to help protect seed and pod integrity as crops mature. By forming a flexible, moisture-regulating film around seed heads and pedicels, Spodnam® helps reduce shatter, staining, and seed loss caused by rain, dew, or delayed harvest conditions.
This crop production aidis designed to promote uniform coverage and strong adhesion, helping preserve seed quality and expand the harvest window—even in the presence of unpredictable weather. Compatible with ground and aerial applications, Spodnam® supports both delayed swath and direct harvest systems in a wide range of crops.
Application
Key crops include, but are not limited to, alfalfa seed, millet, vegetable seed, grass seed, and other pod-bearing or seed-head-bearing plants
Apply at the beginning of seed maturity for best results
Use ground or aerial spray in sufficient water for more uniform coverage
Compatible with most insecticides and fungicides
Always follow the product label for specific rates, timing, and tank mix instructions
How does it work?
Spodnam® binds to the natural surfaces of pods and pedicels, forming a semi-permeable, elastic film that allows internal moisture to escape while limiting re-entry of external water. The action reduces stress on pod sutures and seed head structures, helping them stay intact during maturation, dry-down, and moisture exposure.
By reducing expansion and contraction from fluctuating moisture conditions, Spodnam® helps lower the risk of premature splitting and seed damage. This protects yield potential and supports higher-quality harvests, especially in variable weather conditions.
By reducing expansion and contraction from fluctuating moisture conditions, Spodnam® helps lower the risk of premature splitting and seed damage. This protects yield potential and supports higher-quality harvests, especially in variable weather conditions.
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What helps stop pod shatter? Pod Ceal® protects drying pods from rain and dew, so crops mature without seed loss, staining, or sprouting.
