A total fertilizer
program, applied regularly, is essential to keep
turf healthy and growing from season start to
season end, and from year to year. It alleviates
the stress placed on turf by heavy traffic,
tournament play, severe weather conditions,
insect attacks and disease. Test result after
test result has shown that turf fed regularly
heals itself quicker, responds to constant play
better and survives hot, dry spells and severe
winter cold with less damage than untreated or
improperly treated turf.
The best turf care programs start with a soil
analysis. A soil analysis tells you exactly which
nutrients and fungicides/herbicides your turf
will benefit from most. It can help prescribe the
amounts of nutrients applied and the intervals
necessary between applications. Soil deficiencies
are easily spotted and corrected with the help of
a good soil analysis. Many experts agree that
applying a fertilizer program without first
running a soil test significantly decreases the
effectiveness of the fertilizer program. This can
lead to considerable waste of time, fertilizer
and money, and make the job of grounds
maintenance twice as hard. The first step, then,
of any complete fertilizer program is a soil
analysis. Then and only then can you determine
accurately which type and formulation of
fertilizer will produce the best results for you.
Regular use of
Spoon-feeding® Nutriculture®
helps turf stand up to stress and promotes total
nutrient utilization with even, predictable turf
growth. With spoon-feeding, nitrogen is applied
in small amounts, usually 1/8 to l/4 lb. N per
1,000 sq. ft. every seven to ten days. This way,
nitrogen is replaced at the rate of removal of
clippings. An initial granular application is
encouraged in early spring, followed by the
Nutriculture spoon-feeding program throughout the
playing season.
Since Nutriculture is
100 percent water-soluble, it can be applied by
spraying and is compatible with most fungicides
and pesticides thus allowing one easy
application. In addition, labor time is reduced
as is vehicle traffic on playing surfaces.
Spoon-feeding
encourages strong, healthy root and blade
development without flushing and deters both
fungus and insect invasion...all while
maintaining a smooth playing surface on greens
and tees. Turf will stand up better to stress and
recover quicker from foot traffic, weather and
tournament play as well.
Nutriculture is
applied in water and since all fertilizers
require water before their nutrients become
available to the turf, the two-step process of
dry application and then watering-in are
combined. Fertilizer "burn" occurs when
there is insufficient water applied. This holds
true for both dry and liquid fertilizers.
Nutriculture does not
depend on the action of microorganisms.
Immobilization, leaching, volatilization and
denitrification are virtually eliminated. Many
fertilizers, however are influenced by the soil
bacteria micro-flora and other microorganisms
that exist there. Immobilization, leaching,
volatilization and denitrification can cause loss
of nitrogen, reducing the efficiency of a dry
fertilizer to less than 50 percent of a
fertilizer applied as a liquid.
What's more,
Nutriculture is formulated to assure safe,
effective simultaneous release of all nutrients
in the proper amounts, for a predictable turf
performance and the elimination of a super
abundance of one nutrient to the exclusion of
others. Turf gets the exact balanced ratio of
nutrients it needs, exactly when it needs it. No
nutrients are tied up in the soil.
Although the very
nature of dry fertilizer limits its effectiveness
in certain situations—most obviously the
hot, dry summer months—the ideal turf
nutrition program results from an intelligent mix
of dry and water-soluble, one complementing the
other.
Methods of
application and their costs are a major factor in
choosing the type of fertilizer program to be
used. As courses become more and more automated,
soluble fertilizers will play a bigger part
because they are less labor intensive and can be
combined with other chemicals to provide more
efficient use of equipment.
Nutriculture is environmentally
friendly. Tests show that 90 percent of the
nutrients supplied by Nutriculture when it is
spoon fed without runoff, are absorbed through
roots and foliage almost immediately. . . and
safely, even after the maximum recommended
application.
Many fertilizers that
are applied dry are influenced by unpredictable
weather conditions which may cause leaching and
runoff. As long as these materials lay on the
surface they will be subject to this type of
loss.
Spoon-Feeding
Nutriculture is by far the most environmentally
safe method of fertilizer application because it
is precise and controlled by the applicator. By
applying smaller amounts of the turf's
nutritional requirements but in more frequent
applications, the turf has a chance to utilize
what has been applied, instead of allowing it to
wash away into the environment.
No Streaking
Because you apply it
as a liquid, you control exactly where
Nutriculture goes. There's no uneven growth or
streaking effect on greens. All your turf grows
at a uniform speed, for a better appearance and
easier maintenance.
Total compatibility with other applied
chemicals
Nutriculture is 100
percent pure and soluble. It dissolves instantly
in water and is compatible with most fungicide
and herbicide sprays. It adapts to your
established spray program and can be applied at
the same time as other chemicals. Because it's
pure and soluble, Nutriculture will not harm
application equipment or clog nozzles. All this
adds up to considerable labor time and cost
savings over the course of one year - enough, in
some cases, to pay for itself.
Ease of application
Nutriculture is ideal
for application by underground sprinkler systems,
injectors, pumps, power sprayers, proportioners,
irrigation systems and most other application
equipment commonly used by superintendents today.
It adapts to any established turf care program.
Adaptable to foliar feeding
All Nutriculture
formulations can be base-fed or foliar-fed to
your turf, with maximum effectiveness. Our
specially chelated micronutrients are quickly,
safely absorbed through both the roots and the
foliage.
Low salt index
All formulations of
Nutriculture contain no excess salt or chlorine
to damage roots or foliage. Most formulas achieve
60% to 70% total nutrient value, which puts the
ratio of salts that are there very low.
Improved resistance to disease
Even the best maintained
turf is subject to attacks from insects and
disease. However, Nutriculture-fed turf shows
higher levels of disease-resistance and heals
faster should disease or insect attack occur.
General
Dilution Rates For All Turf Formulas
Standard spray
application practices should be observed avoiding
peak sunlight hours and the heat of the
afternoon. Early morning or late afternoon
applications are best. Avoid strong applications
during periods of plant stress (disease, drought,
etc.).
Nutriculture products
dissolve completely in water. Hot water will
require less agitation to get it into solution.
It is generally suggested that the fertilizer be
pre-mixed in a bucket of hot water (putting 10 to
15 pounds in a 5 gallon bucket and adding hot
water) then added to applicator tank or
proportioner concentrate tank and brought up to
the desired dilution.
Nutriculture is
applied to turf in pounds per thousand square
feet. The amount of water used is relatively
unimportant except that it is the vehicle by
which the fertilizer is applied. It dissolves and
releases the nutrients, making them available to
the plant and protecting the plants from
excessive salt concentration which causes
burning. The amount of water required to
accomplish this is approximately three to five
gallons per pound of fertilizer, depending on the
fertilizer composition and the sensitivity of the
plants it is applied to. This is the required
safety margin. Any additional quantity of water
is moisture for the plants and soil, and an aid
in getting even coverage of the fertilizer over a
given square footage of area. Excessive amounts
of water can saturate the soil and cause runoff
and leaching of fertilizers and other chemicals.
Nutriculture®
water soluble Spoon-feeding®
fertilizers for turf
The PLUS in
each of these formulas indicates that it contains
a minor element complex of boron, copper, Iron,
manganese, molybdenum, zinc, and sulphur. Many
formulas also contain magnesium and calcium. For
more specific information on any formula please Contact Us.
Bent Special
28-8-18 PLUS
Specially formulated to replace nutrients removed
from soil by bent grasses. Ideal for use on
greens. Helps turf stand up to heavy traffic and
close-mowing, allows rapid thatch decomposition
and promotes deep-penetrating root development.
Flowering Plant
Special 12-31-14 PLUS
Highly recommended as a starter solution for new
turf, or any turf in soils where phosphorus
levels are low. Ideal for flower planting in and
around the clubhouse.
Lawn Marvel®
28-18-8 PLUS
A superior all-purpose feed for fairways and
lawns. Excellent on steep slopes where rain
causes considerable runoff of dry fertilizer.
Bermuda Special®
25-5-20 PLUS
Specially formulated to replace nutrients removed
from soil by Bermuda grasses. Ideal for greens
and fairways. Stands up to heavy traffic, close
mowing, permits rapid thatch decomposition and
promotes deep-penetrating root development.
Super Start®
12-45-10 PLUS
This high phosphate ratio is formulated as a
starter solution which will aid newly seeded turf
in germinating and rooting faster. It helps
overcome transplanting shock in newly sodded
areas and on container grown ornamentals. It is
an excellent feed for forcing blooms on flowering
ornamentals.
Hi-Cal Special
15-0-15PLUS With
10.5 percent calcium. Excellent for turf grown
under intensive cultivation, or for turf where
maintenance of good root structure has been a
problem, or excessive susceptibility to fungus
disease and tip burn making greens unsightly.
Potash Special
10-20-30 PLUS An
excellent late season fertilizer to hardy-up turf
before winter stress sets in. Alleviates brown
patch disease, dollar spot and "melting
out." Restores balance to potash-deficient
turf, for improved disease-resistance and better
fibrous strength. Stands up to heavy traffic,
stress, and hot, dry weather.
Hi-K Special
13-0-44 PLUS High in
potash, this is an excellent late season
fertilizer. Treats turf that is mushy or lacks
root structure due to potash deficiency or
excessive use of nitrogen without P and K.
Increases hardiness in turf, greens, trees,
shrubs, and nursery stock, making them more
resistant to snow and ice.
No-Phosphate
Special 25-0-25 PLUS
Balances soils having excess phosphate.
Promotes rapid top growth and extensive root
development. Ideal for promoting lush, sturdy
growth in tuberous plants and turf grasses.
Tree & Shrub
Special 25-15-10 PLUS
Produces excellent color, vigorous roots and
rapid development of all nursery-grown
evergreens. Also ideal for shrubs and trees at
all stages of development. Helps you keep your
course trees and shrubs in optimum condition.
Hi Sulphur Turf
Special
23-8-16 PLUS
and 23-0-23PLUS
When applied to alkaline or high pH soils
these have an acidifying effect which makes those
nutrient's, which were ordinarily tied up, more
readily available. It also supplies a complete
blend of chelated micronutrients of its own.
Nutrient
Supplements
Available in 5 lb. and 25 lb. bags
Mor-GreenTM
For use on iron-deficient soils,
Mor-Green is a preventive and cure of iron
chlorosis in lawns, trees and flowering shrubs.
Unlike many irons, Plant Marvel's Mor-Green is
100 percent water-soluble, allowing extremely
rapid green-up when applied as a soil treatment
or foliar spray.
Elemental Iron (Fe)......... 7%
(10% as FE2O5) Technical
(Fe) Ethylenediamine Triacetate
13% Iron Chelate
An EDTA iron chelate containing 13 percent iron
for correction of iron chlorosis in turf,
ornamental plants and trees including; azaleas,
roses, rhododendrons, pin oaks and sweetgums, and
other plants growing in acid soils.
Iron Expressed as Fe - 13%. Derived from IRON
EDTA
Sol-Trace®
A non-chelated minor element mix that is highly
soluble and designed for prevention or correction
of micronutrient deficiencies through foliar
application or as a supplement along with NPK
fertilizer. Stops yellow leafing, stunting and
die back caused by micronutrient deficiency.
Sulphur (S).............. 14.75%
Boron (B)................ 1.45%
Copper (Cu)............ 3.20%
Iron (Fe).................. 7.50%
Manganese (Mn)...... 8.15%
Molybdenum (Mo)... 0.046%
Zinc (Zn).................. 4.50%
Derived from Boric acid, Sodium Molybdate and the
sulphate form of Copper, Iron, Manganese, and
Zinc.
Mag-IronTM
Mag-Iron is a highly effective source of
magnesium and iron which are essential for the
growth and development of plants.
Iron (Fe).................. 6%
Magnesium (Mg)..... 4.5%
Derived from Iron EDTA and Magnesium Sulphate,
with Blue Tracer Dye.
Chemec®
Chemec is a completely soluble, high quality,
concentrated micronutrient compound in chelated
form. It can be applied as a soil drench to
overcome micronutrient imbalances in the soil.
Boron (B)................ 0.250%
Copper (Cu)............ 0.625%
Iron (Fe).................. 1.260%
Manganese (Mn)...... 0.640%
Molybdenum (Mo)... 0.010%
Zinc (Zn).................. 0.640%
Derived from Boric Acid, Sodium Molybdate, and
the EDTA form of Copper, Iron, Manganese and Zinc
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