The invention relates to a seed coating composition comprising(a) styrene butadiene latex polymer in an amount of from 25 to 75% by weight based on the total weight of the composition, and(b) polyethylene/carnauba wax blend in an amount of from 0.1 to 15 by weight based on the total weight of the composition, and(j) a solvent (ad 100% by weight based on the total weight of the composition).