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Gardening

pecwae

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1. I'm going to guess

Reply to AndyA (Original post)

Tue Jun 11, 2013, 12:41 PM

Jun 2013

that the reasoning may be the same as for wildflower seeds which, they claim, filler is added for ease of broadcasting. Of course, it all really comes down to profit. I'd rather have the seeds and mix with my own broadcast agent like dirt, sand or ash.

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What is the reason for adding fillers to grass seed? [View all] AndyA Jun 2013 OP

I'm going to guess pecwae Jun 2013 #1

It may have something to do with even libodem Jun 2013 #2

Just so you know..Scott's was made infamous for putting poison on its bird seed. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 #3

Wow! I hadn't heard that. AndyA Jun 2013 #4

I question why they add filler too. Curmudgeoness Jun 2013 #5

Scotts seems more expensive than Pennington's seed. AndyA Jun 2013 #6

Well, there is your answer. Curmudgeoness Jun 2013 #7