# Seed Patterns

Seed patterns are precision entry structures based on inside-bar formations within a trend. They complement the Banana patterns by capturing tighter, lower-risk entries at inflection points where momentum briefly consolidates before continuing.

Seed patterns are **disabled by default**. Enable them when you want additional entry signals alongside or instead of the Banana patterns.

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## Seed TP — Trend + Inside[​](#seed-tp--trend--inside "Direct link to Seed TP — Trend + Inside")

**Seed TP Buy/Sell** detects a **1 Trend bar + 1 Inside bar** structure.

| Bar            | Condition                                                   |
| -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| Bar 2 (oldest) | Trend bar in the signal direction                           |
| Bar 1          | Inside bar (high ≤ Bar 2 high, low ≥ Bar 2 low)             |
| Entry          | Stop order above Bar 1 high (BUY) or below Bar 1 low (SELL) |

The inside bar signals that momentum has paused within the prior bar's range without reversing — a classic "coil before the continuation" setup.

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## Seed TTP — Trend + Trend + Inside[​](#seed-ttp--trend--trend--inside "Direct link to Seed TTP — Trend + Trend + Inside")

**Seed TTP Buy/Sell** detects a **2 Trend bars + 1 Inside bar** structure.

| Bar            | Condition                                         |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| Bar 3 (oldest) | First trend bar in the signal direction           |
| Bar 2          | Second trend bar continuing in the same direction |
| Bar 1          | Inside bar                                        |
| Entry          | Stop order above/below Bar 1 extremes             |

TTP signals require a two-bar momentum push before the inside bar, adding confirmation of trend commitment. They are rarer but carry higher conviction.

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## Combining with Banana patterns[​](#combining-with-banana-patterns "Direct link to Combining with Banana patterns")

Seed and Banana patterns operate independently. When both families are enabled, the EA can fire a Seed signal and a Banana signal on consecutive bars, up to **Max open trades when scale-in is enabled**.

Common configurations:

| Configuration           | Use case                                    |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| B1 + B2 + Seed TP       | Broad coverage, maximum signal frequency    |
| B1 only                 | High selectivity, momentum-focused          |
| Seed TP + Seed TTP only | Precision-only entries, smallest average SL |

Experiment in the Strategy Tester to find the combination that suits your pair and timeframe.