KLONDIKE AWARDED TWO NEW PATENTS
Klondike is continuing our 20 year commitment to research, development, and testing to advance the possibilities of the KAPSOL™ Platform. Our body of research is always growing.
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AUTOMATED SEED-CAPSULE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM
SEED-IN-CAPSULE MICRO-ENVIRONMENT
Our Patented Technology
Protects an agricultural system that packages seeds inside a seed capsule to help them grow better.
The newly patented machine uses advanced robotics to produce seed capsules at scale with high precision—speeding up production, lowering costs, and reducing human error.
Protects a biodegradable seed capsule that shields seeds and delivers the right moisture and nutrients to support faster, stronger growth—even in harsh conditions.
Our Studies
Our groundbreaking research demonstrates that gelatin-encapsulated seeds with controlled-release fertilizers dramatically improve tomato plant growth, yield, and health while reducing fertilizer usage by up to 90%, offering a sustainable solution that's better for both crops and the environment.
TOMATO STUDY #1
Use of Gelatin Capsules as a Form of Seed Enhancement in Tomato
This study explored a new way to plant tomatoes: placing the seed inside a gelatin capsule instead of planting it directly into the soil. The goal was to see if this method could protect the seed, deliver fertilizer more effectively, and improve how the plant grows.
TOMATO STUDY #2
Enhanced Plant Performance in Tomato through Seed Encapsulation with Controlled-Release Fertilizers
Tomatoes are a widely grown crop, often relying on conventional fertilizers that contribute to pollution. This study explored an alternative: planting tomato seeds and controlled-release fertilizers together in gelatin capsules to reduce fertilizer waste. The objectives were to assess the impact of encapsulation on seedling emergence and growth, and the potential of this method for fertilizer delivery. Seed encapsulation minimally affected emergence. Encapsulated plants, especially those with added controlled-release fertilizer, showed greater height and biomass than controls. The findings suggest that seed encapsulation is a promising method for fertilizer delivery, potentially leading to a reduction in the necessary quantity of fertilizers for tomato cultivation.
FERTILIZER ENCAPSULATION
Gelatin Capsules as a Delivery System for Tomato Seed Enhancements
This study tested a new way to plant tomatoes by putting seeds inside gelatin capsules instead of using traditional sprays or coatings. Researchers found that the capsules act as a natural biostimulant, helping plants grow taller and produce larger fruit. While the capsules slightly delayed the first sprouts by a day or two, adding controlled-release fertilizers directly inside the capsule significantly boosted the plant's overall weight and root strength. This method is a helpful tool for farmers because it protects workers from chemicals and gives young plants a "starter pack" of nutrients to grow stronger from the very beginning.
BIOSTIMULANTS
Enhanced Plant Performance: Seed Encapsulation with Controlled-Release Fertilizers
This research explores the use of biostimulants, specifically protein hydrolysates (like gelatin), as a method to improve plant vigor without relying solely on traditional fertilizers. The study found that gelatin, a collagen-based material, acts as a natural booster that enhances early plant development when applied through seed encapsulation. Even without added nutrients, plants grown in gelatin-based capsules were significantly taller and produced larger fruit compared to non-encapsulated control plants. The findings suggest that biostimulants work by up-regulating plant metabolic processes and increasing root surface area, allowing young tomatoes to absorb water and existing soil nutrients more efficiently from the moment they sprout.
FERTILIZER ENCAPSULATION STUDY #2
A Different Way to Sow: Seed Enhancements Involving Gelatin Encapsulation with Controlled-Released Fertilizers Improve Seedling Growth in Tomato
This study investigated an innovative planting technique for tomatoes using gelatin capsules as a delivery system for controlled-release fertilizers. Researchers found that while the gelatin slightly delayed seed germination by 2 to 3 days, it significantly boosted long-term plant performance, increasing height by up to 75% and dry mass by 460%. A breakthrough finding was that high levels of encapsulated fertilizer (800 mg or more) accelerated flower induction by up to 3 weeks compared to standard planting methods. By combining seeds and nutrients into a single plantable unit, this method improves fertilizer efficiency, reduces environmental runoff, and protects the young roots from the chemical "burn" often caused by traditional fertilizers.
Farming Reinvented
The Klondike KAPSOL™ Platform is a pioneering system and method of planting seed.
Eliminate many of the labor-intensive and time-consuming processes of supplementing soil with necessary water, fertilizers, pH controlling nutrients, and fungicides needed to support seed generation.
KAPSOL™ Platform Advantages
UNIFORMITY OF SHAPE AND SIZE
CONSISTENT GERMINATION AND HARVEST SCHEDULE
SAFE HANDLING & LIMITED CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
APPLY NUTRIENTS DIRECTLY TO SEED
PRECISE AND CUSTOMIZEABLE DOSE OF NUTRIENTS
KAPSOL™ ACTS AS A BIOSTIMULANT
Engineered for Success
A SYSTEM, A METHOD, AND NOW FULLY AUTOMATED PRODUCTION
Klondike’s KAPSOL™ Platform is now protected across the entire system—covering the biodegradable capsule, the method for encapsulating seed with binders and growing materials, and the fully automated machine that fills, seeds, seals, and quality-checks every unit at industrial speed—creating a complete, defensible ecosystem around our seed-in-capsule technology.
PATENTED PLATFORM
Klondike now holds three issued U.S. patents covering the KAPSOL™ system, its encapsulation method, and the proprietary automation that makes large-scale production possible.
You have complete control of the contents
Seeds, Fertilizer, Additives
Microbes, Pesticides, Organic Blends
NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT
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PATENT INFORMATION
KAPSOL™ is the exclusive Intellectual Property of Klondike Agricultural Products and protected under patents #US8683742B1, #US10524427B2
