Spinach, sorrel, and lettuce trials show measurable gains from seed priming

A yield boost of up to 30% might sound unbelievable, but in short- and medium-cycle crops, providing optimal conditions for plants from the start can achieve this impressive result.

Zayndu's ActivatedAir technology enhances a seed's ability to absorb water while fine-tuning its hormone levels to speed up germination and early growth stages.

Customers around the world report that seeds treated with ActivatedAir outperform both untreated seeds and those subjected to conventional treatments. The result is faster crop growth, higher yields, and a shorter time needed to reach target crop specifications.

Spinach
ActivatedAir has demonstrated significantly fuller leaf development, with less empty space in the tray caused by unsuccessful seed germination. This highlights the technology's ability not only to improve germination but also to deliver a higher success rate and a more uniform crop.

© ZaynduFigure One: The same number of untreated spinach seeds (left) are planted as the ActivatedAir-treated spinach seeds (right).

With almost a 29% increase in fresh weight, spinach grown from ActivatedAir-treated seeds has shown greater resilience.

© ZaynduFigure Two: Fresh weight measurements of untreated spinach (left) and ActivatedAir-treated spinach (right). The untreated reads 41.1g, with the ActivatedAir showing 53.2g.

Sorrel
As with the previous example, the treated side highlights improved seed health and resilience. These are the kinds of results customers see on a daily basis as they benefit from overall yield increases made possible by ActivatedAir.

© ZaynduFigure Three: The same number of untreated sorrel seeds (left) are planted as the ActivatedAir-treated sorrel seeds (right).

Whether in a greenhouse or an indoor farm, Zayndu delivers protocols designed to give seeds the best possible start. These protocols are built to drive measurable yield increases like those shown here.

© ZaynduFigure Four: Fresh weight measurements of untreated sorrel (left) and ActivatedAir-treated sorrel (right). The untreated reads 44.0g, with the ActivatedAir showing 60.9g.

Lettuce
With just over 17% more fresh weight, lettuce grown from ActivatedAir-treated seeds reaches the expected uplift. From a yearly profitability perspective, achieving this level of yield increase across every lettuce cycle would result in more produce to sell without the need to plant additional crops.

© ZaynduFigure Five: The same number of untreated lettuce seeds (left) are planted as the ActivatedAir-treated lettuce seeds (right).

Applications in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA):
Designed to be inclusive of all growers, from CEA operators to traditional farmers, Zayndu has developed an accessible machine that supports protocols for every type of seed, from microgreens to vines. A key advantage is that seeds are treated on-site, giving growers full control over when priming takes place.

ActivatedAir seed treatments are well suited for use in greenhouses and glasshouses, indoor farms, polytunnels, and across all forms of controlled environment agriculture.