Seed Pellets

The pellets were first created by our founder and farming evangelist Masanobu Fukuoka.
Their shape reflects a comprehension of nature and is embraced by nature.

Seed pellets are the future
The future lives in the depths of our hearts
Our hearts return to the soil with the calm of the evening

Masanobu Fukuoka traveled the world to understand nature, talk about nature, and apply his philosophy of nature.

The seed pellet clarifies who we as humans are, and is the keyword in his philosophy.

He mixed as many plant seeds as possible into pellets made from clay and dried them. He would then disseminate these seed pellets, which hold new life, over the ground.

Occasional rain showers caress the pellets’ surfaces, and nature selects which seeds will sprout and carve out tomorrow.

The seed pellets are a part of nature, which is difficult for human insight to grasp. They are an infinite microcosm of the cycle of life, which only nature itself understands. The seed pellets led to Masanobu being awarded the Magsaysay Prize, which is often referred to as “Asia’s Nobel Prize.”

How to make seed pellets

  1. Seeds
    01 Mix the seeds.
    Mix together as many varieties of seeds as possible. Do not only choose edible ones that will support life, but also tree and shrub seeds that create forests. Ideally, use seeds from dozens of plant varieties. Of course, if seeds are limited, start with what you have.
  2. Clay
    02 Knead the clay.
    Mix clay and soil together, slowly adding small amounts of water. Knead the mixture thoroughly to prevent cracking as the pellets dry.
  3. Pellets
    03 Form pellets.
    Mix the seeds into the clay mixture so they are not exposed. Any seeds on the pellets’ outer surface may become savory treats for birds. The pellets can be any shape: elongated or flat, not necessarily spherical. Because irregularities are natural.
  4. Dry
    04 Dry the pellets.
    The pellets are almost ready. Now to thoroughly dry them so they can withstand any environmental conditions. Do not rush the process, be patient.
  5. Soil
    05 Disseminate the pellets into the wild.
    The seed pellets can be scattered anywhere. Some may become food for animals; others may lay dormant. Those that resonate deeply with the nature where they land will take root in the earth and embrace the breath of life.

How to make seed pellets

Learn more about Masanobu Fukuoka Natural Farm’s philosophy about seed pellets and how to make them.