What is Yellow Jacket®?

What is Enhanced Seed Coating?

Yellow Jacket^® is Barenbrug's advanced seed coating technology designed to improve seed establishment when conditions are less than ideal.

Built around a starch-based super absorbent capable of holding up to 600 times its weight in water, Yellow Jacket^® helps retain moisture around the seed during germination. University of New Mexico trials have shown that Yellow Jacket^® establishes more rapidly and requires less water than raw seed.

Faster establishment helps produce denser, healthier turf sooner, improving competition against weeds while reducing the time needed for newly seeded areas to become fully established.

Whether weather conditions are dry, unpredictable, or simply less than ideal for germination, Yellow Jacket^® helps give every seed the best possible start.

Proven Performance Since 2007

Introduced in 2007 and validated through independent university research, Yellow Jacket^® quickly became a trusted seed enhancement technology for turf professionals across the United States.

Since then, millions of pounds of Yellow Jacket^® enhanced seed have been sold, consistently delivering outstanding establishment and performance. Today, Barenbrug incorporates Yellow Jacket^® into many of its most premium turf products, helping turf professionals achieve dependable results across a wide range of applications.

Why Choose Barenbrug Yellow Jacket^® Enhanced Seed Coating?

Since 2007, Barenbrug's Yellow Jacket^® Enhanced Seed Coating has set the standard in the professional turfgrass seed industry. Trusted by experts across the United States, our coated seeds have consistently delivered unparalleled results. Here’s why Yellow Jacket stands out:

Same Rate, Superior Quality

With Yellow Jacket^® seed coating, you can expect consistent seeding rates and top-notch quality. Our enhanced seed coating ensures that every seed you plant has the best chance to thrive, making your job easier and more efficient.

Extended Seeding Window

Timing is everything in landscaping. Yellow Jacket^® grass seed provides an extended seeding window, giving you the flexibility to plant when it suits you best without compromising on growth and success rates.

Better Seed Survival 

We know how crucial seed survival is to your work. Yellow Jacket^®'s coating enhances seed vitality, ensuring better germination and establishment. This means healthier, more robust turf from the get-go.

Easier Visual Monitoring

Turfgrass seeds vary in size, and depending on the soil type, and many are nearly impossible to see during application. Yellow Jacket^® maximizes color contrast by making seed more visible to all end users, regardless of seed size. 

Proven Results You Can Trust

Our commitment to quality is backed by research. Studies have shown remarkable increases in growth and turf performance with Yellow Jacket^® coated seeds compared to non-coated seeds.

• Increased Growth: One study revealed a 14% increase in plant biomass in the first year with Yellow Jacket^® coated seeds. Imagine the impact this can have on your projects!
• Improved Turf Quality: All coated entries in our studies exhibited superior turf ratings and disease performance a full year after seeding. This means healthier, denser, and more resilient turf for your clients and projects.

Better Establishment. Better Turf.

Every great stand of turf begins with successful establishment. Yellow Jacket^® Enhanced Seed Coating gives Barenbrug's premium grass seed technologies the strongest possible start by helping retain moisture, improve early growth, and support more dependable establishment.

Discover the Barenbrug products featuring Yellow Jacket^® Enhanced Seed Coating and experience the difference a stronger start can make.