The Initial Spark For Higher Yield Security.
Giving a good, healthy start to your crop is essential for its performance. INITIO is a customised seed treatment by KWS that optimally supports your plants in the early development phase. With INITIO, you can give a strong start to your bean or spinach crops, helping it reach its full yield potential.
INITIO is a micronutrient seed coating containing manganese (Mn) and zinc (Zn) that gives bean and spinach seeds a strong start. After extensive trialing over several years, INITIO’s effects are obvious: faster emergence, more uniform crop establishment, and higher plant counts. INITIO improves nutrient intake and enhances fine-root development in the early growth stage.
“We’ve seen several situations in case of soil capping, biotic or abiotic stress where INITIO provides a significant benefit.”
Thanks to better early nutrition, growers are seeing improvements in crop establishment, early-season growth, and the ability to withstand challenging growing conditions. Our trials with bean crops in different locations across Europe show increased vigor in 66% of cases compared to untreated seeds. When looking at spinach in Europe, we can confirm a higher plant emergence with KWS INITIO in 75% of trials.
"In the past 6 years, we have tested many different seed coatings to identify products that are beneficial when conditions are not optimal and that are safe for the seeds. With INITIO, we see that plants show a greater tolerance to harsh conditions."
Seed Treatment Specialist
