The invention relates to a seed coating for improving the efficiency of plant nutrients during the early growth of the plant, which coating comprises i) an aqueous fixing agent containing a fluid byproduct of agriculture or fermentation, and possibly an emulsified oil, and ii) a fertilizer powder comprising nutrients and trace elements required by the plant and/or other substances affecting plant growth. The invention also relates to a coated seed having such a coating and to a method for coating seeds.
