Friendly Fertilizers

Softgels are also used in the fertilizer industry. The perfect fertilizer in one that will provide that plant with the right nutrients at the precise times and in the exact quantities that the plant requires for maximum growth.

The Imperial Oil Company in Edmonton, Alberta recently took a huge step forward in agrochemistry by producing a controlled-release fertilizer. The controlled-release is achieved by coating fertilizer granules with a gelatin capsule similar to the capsule that surrounds a paintball. This coating is water-soluble and allows the fertilizer to be released at a controlled rate. These capsular coating in no way harm or pollute the soil, making the product environmentally sound.