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Professional<br />

Range<br />

Innovative products, inspired solutions<br />

EDITION 14


“<br />

Having used Premier-HG fertilizer for a number of<br />

years on the course I can honestly say the product<br />

is superb. We apply 12.3.24 at the start of every season<br />

to our tees, approaches and green surrounds and I find<br />

it gets us in great shape for the season. It gives fantastic<br />

colour and also keeps growth at a steady pace rather<br />

than it having a huge whoosh effect. I would certainly<br />

recommend Premier-HG to my fellow course managers.<br />

For the large overseeding program on our fairways and<br />

semi roughs, we have used the R5 blend and achieved<br />

great results with thickening up the sward.<br />

”<br />

Ben Edwards<br />

Course Manager<br />

West Hill Golf Club, Surrey


Page index<br />

At your surface.<br />

<strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> has an industry reputation that is second to none for product<br />

innovation, technical expertise and customer service.<br />

The company is a major investor in the UK sports turf, amenity and<br />

landscape industry and has a range of products that have been thoroughly<br />

researched and produced using only the highest quality materials, as<br />

showcased in this brochure.<br />

Our relationship with respected international research-based companies<br />

has enabled <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> to be at forefront of cutting edge technologies.<br />

We are first choice suppliers for many nutritional, chemical and speciality<br />

products from these companies’ research and development programmes,<br />

including being appointed UK grass seed agent for Europe’s leading grass<br />

seed breeder.<br />

The company’s in-house technical specialists work with agronomists,<br />

formulation chemists, production managers, application technologists and<br />

independent research bodies who, together with working professional<br />

greenkeepers and groundsmen, identify an industry need and produce the<br />

very best products available. The result is a range of advanced turf<br />

nutritional and biostimulant products and chemicals, superb grass seed<br />

mixtures, superior wetting agent technology and award winning linemarking<br />

paints.<br />

Most recently, the Origin Group, a major international plc, has invested in<br />

the company and made available to <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> direct access to the<br />

resources of one of the UK’s major fertilizer production companies.<br />

This coming year will see <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> launch further technically advanced<br />

turf fertilizers, new grass seed mixtures and the introduction of an innovative,<br />

fourth generation water management product.<br />

1<br />

Fertilizers Range Selectors 2<br />

POLYPRO RANGE 4<br />

CONVERT RANGE 6<br />

PREMIER HG RANGE 8<br />

MICROFINE RANGE 10<br />

MICROFINE ORGANIC RANGE 12<br />

MICROLITE ACTIV8 RANGE 14<br />

MICROLITE RANGE 16<br />

APEX RANGE 18<br />

FINE TURF RANGE 20<br />

DELTA SPORT RANGE 22<br />

DELTA MINI/DURAGRAN 24<br />

OUTFIELD RANGE 26<br />

MICROFLOW-CXS RANGE 28<br />

MICROSOL RANGE 30<br />

LANDSCAPE RANGE 32<br />

QUANTITY GUIDES 34<br />

SPREADERS & SETTINGS 35<br />

Chemicals Product Selector 36<br />

QUALGEX 38<br />

DEFENDER 40<br />

FUSION 41<br />

ELAND 42<br />

MASALON 43<br />

THROTTLE 44<br />

EXOCET 45<br />

RAYZOR 46<br />

TRIMATE 47<br />

ICADE 48<br />

CROSSBAR 49<br />

GREENOR 50<br />

JUNCTION 51<br />

SUPER SELECTIVE PLUS 52<br />

MAINTAIN 53<br />

CHIKARA 54<br />

GALLUP BIOGRADE AMENITY 56<br />

DISCMAN CDA BIOGRADE 58<br />

MASCOT HI-AKTIV AMENITY 59<br />

EAGLE GREEN CARE 60<br />

MOGETON 61<br />

MASCOT SYSTEMIC 62<br />

SWARD 63<br />

TRAILBLAZER TRIO 65<br />

FOAMCHECK 66<br />

CLEARSPRAY 66<br />

LINEOUT 67<br />

LAWN SAND 67<br />

ICE CLEAN 68<br />

ECOPLUG MAX 68<br />

NOZZLES 69<br />

Specialities Product Selector 70<br />

BLOCKADE-LX 72<br />

BLOCKADE 2000 73<br />

ACTIVATE R 74<br />

ACTIVATE-XL 76<br />

MAXICROP 79<br />

SEAWEED COMPACT 80<br />

CAL-FORM 81<br />

K-FORM 82<br />

MAG-FORM 83<br />

PHOS-FORM 84<br />

MANGANAZE 85<br />

AMINO-FORM LX 86<br />

MICRODYNE 87<br />

INTEGRATE PLUS 88<br />

PROFILE 90<br />

ALIZE 92<br />

MAGNET RAPIDE 93<br />

MAGNET DYNAMIC 94<br />

MAGNET DYNAMIC LITE 94<br />

IRON COMPLEX 95<br />

LIQUID IRON 95<br />

SOLUBLE IRON 96<br />

SPIKE 97<br />

PROPEL-R 98<br />

BREAKER BIOLINKS 100<br />

BREAKER DYNAMIC 102<br />

BREAKER CURATIVE 105<br />

DEW-T 106<br />

MICROCAL 107<br />

TANK MIXING CHART 108<br />

Grass Seed Product Selector 110<br />

TETRAPLOID TECHNOLOGY 112<br />

THE ‘R’ RANGE 113<br />

TURF RANGE 118<br />

EUROFLOR MIXTURES 120<br />

ENVIRONMENTAL FLORA 122<br />

Linemarking Product Selector 126<br />

IMPACT XP 128<br />

IGO SPRAYER & OTHERS 130<br />

DURALINE RANGE 132<br />

ACCESSORIES 133<br />

Dressings<br />

GREEN-SPREAD 135<br />

BULK MATERIALS 136


Fertilizers<br />

Range selector<br />

Range Type Release Pattern Technology<br />

PolyPro<br />

Micro-granular<br />

Controlled Release<br />

Conventional Release<br />

ConVert<br />

Micro-granular<br />

Controlled Release<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Premier HG<br />

`<br />

Microfine<br />

Microfine Organic<br />

Mini-granular<br />

Micro-granular<br />

Controlled Release<br />

Slow Release<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Controlled Release<br />

Slow Release<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Microlite Activ8<br />

Super Micro-granular<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Microlite<br />

Microlite TE-Bag<br />

Super Micro-granular<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Apex<br />

Granular<br />

Slow Release<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Fineturf<br />

Duragran<br />

Mini-granular<br />

Slow Release<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Delta<br />

Delta Mini<br />

Super maxi-granular<br />

Mini-granular<br />

Controlled Release<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Outfield<br />

Maxi-granular<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Microflow<br />

Liquid<br />

Controlled Release<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Microsol<br />

Soluble<br />

Conventional Release<br />

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<strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> has been the leading supplier of turf fertilizers to the professional and amenity market for many years<br />

with a portfolio that contains market-leading technologies from around the world.<br />

We are constantly monitoring our range and, by communicating directly with our extensive customer base, we<br />

ensure we have a comprehensive range that is second to none.<br />

The majority of our fertilizers are manufactured in the UK and the raw materials utilised are of the highest<br />

specification to ensure the best possible performance. The same requirements are maintained when we import<br />

fertilizers as we will never compromise the quality of our range.<br />

Longevity Surface Suitability Page<br />

Greens Tees Fairways Pitches Number<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 4<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 8<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

10<br />

12<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 14<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

16<br />

16<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 18<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

20<br />

24<br />

22<br />

24<br />

✓ ✓ 26<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 28<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 30<br />

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controlled release fertilizers<br />

PolyPro Range<br />

NEW<br />

TO THE RANGE<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY Polypro fertilizers<br />

❚ Superior coating technology for N & K<br />

❚ Durable and uniform polymer membrane<br />

❚ Releases nutrients via temperature-controlled diffusion<br />

❚ Nutrient release not affected by moisture<br />

❚ Consistent, predictable and gradual release<br />

❚ Conventional release fraction for initial response<br />

❚ Reduced leaching and volatilisation of Nitrogen<br />

❚ Flexible application rates<br />

The new range of fertilizers has been formulated to include two forms of<br />

controlled release nitrogen. Both Polymer Coated Urea (PCU), and<br />

Polymer Coated Sulphur Coated Urea (PCSCU) have been used, to give<br />

the ultimate in controlled release for season long nutrition. There is also<br />

PCSOP (Polymer Coated Sulphate of Potassium) added for a controlled<br />

release of K. The formulation also includes an homogenous granule<br />

containing NPK, which will give conventional release over the first few<br />

weeks. The PCSCU will release over 8-10 weeks, and the PCU will release<br />

over the complete life of the fertilizer.<br />

Product selector<br />

GRANULE PACK SIZE APPLICATION PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE SIZE RATE COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

mm kg g/sq.m sq.m kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

43-0-0<br />

100% coated N, for season long<br />

release. Ideal for sand construction<br />

base feeding<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

15 / 35<br />

1333 /571<br />

64.0 /150.5<br />

0 /0<br />

0 /0<br />

25-3-15<br />

An NPK fertilizer, for full season<br />

growth. P and K will encourage<br />

root development in spring<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 /571<br />

62.5 /87.5<br />

7.5 /10.5<br />

37.5 /52.5<br />

18-4-18<br />

Balanced NK fertilizer with P for all<br />

round plant health<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 /571<br />

45.0 /63.0<br />

10.0 /14.0<br />

45.0 /63.0<br />

15-0-25<br />

High K for stress control in drought<br />

conditions, high wear areas and<br />

high disease pressure situations<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 /571<br />

37.5 /52.5<br />

0 /0<br />

62.5 /87.5<br />

0-0-45<br />

100% coated Potassium only<br />

fertilizer, to correct deficiency in<br />

sand construction and to harden<br />

turf in autumn/winter period.<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 /571<br />

0 /0<br />

0 /0<br />

112.5 /157.5<br />

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PCU & PCSOP<br />

PolyPro Coating<br />

Technology<br />

Nutrient<br />

H O<br />

2<br />

H O<br />

2<br />

H O<br />

2<br />

PCSCU<br />

This new generation of polymer-coated, sulphur-coated urea (PCSCU)<br />

fertilizers consist of a polymer layer inside the protective surface layer. Lesser<br />

PCSCUs have a polymer or conditioner on the outside of the Sulphur. The<br />

outer sulphur and wax layers work together to protect the inner polymer<br />

coating during the various stages of processing. The polymer layer inside<br />

delivers a consistent nutrient release, when the plant needs it, once the<br />

outer sulphur and wax layers absorb water. Other PCSCUs often suffer from<br />

nutrient "lock-off" because the sulphur coating is too thick to allow Nitrogen<br />

to release in the expected time frame.<br />

PCSOP<br />

Within a week of application,<br />

the polymer coating allows soil<br />

moisture in, which activates<br />

encapsulated nutients but<br />

doesn’t release them.<br />

Over the next several months,<br />

the membrane slowly releases<br />

dissolved nutrients through<br />

diffusion, only when triggered<br />

by soil temperature.<br />

Polymer-coated sulphate of potassium – a new controlled release<br />

technology that delivers a more uniform and predictable release of nutrient<br />

for a period of up to 90 days.<br />

After complete release of<br />

nutrients, the polymer coating<br />

microbially decomposes into<br />

naturally occurring soil<br />

elements.<br />

Wax coating<br />

Sulphur<br />

Polymer<br />

Urea<br />

TOTAL COATED COATED<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC N K<br />

% % %<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

43 100<br />

25 ✓ ✓ 83 49<br />

18 ✓ ✓ 46 50<br />

15 ✓ ✓ 56 50<br />

0 100<br />

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phased release fertilizers<br />

ConVert Range<br />

NEW<br />

TO THE RANGE<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY ConVert fertilizers<br />

❚ Contains RT PCSCU giving 8-12 weeks release<br />

❚ Contains Polyhalite with slow release K, Mg<br />

and Ca<br />

❚ Naturally occurring nutrients encourage<br />

microbial activity<br />

❚ High calcium improves disease resistance<br />

and plant vigour<br />

❚ High Magnesium improves chlorophyll<br />

production and enhanced colour<br />

❚ Can be used on all turf surfaces<br />

This exciting addition to the <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> range is a blend of two granules, one a coated<br />

nitrogen granule, the other a compound granule containing both conventional and<br />

slow release nutrients. This new combination produces an immediate release, followed<br />

by 8-12 weeks of slow and controlled release of all nutrients.<br />

Product selector<br />

GRANULE PACK SIZE APPLICATION PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE SIZE RATE COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

mm kg g/sq.m sq.m kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

41-0-0<br />

100% controlled release N for<br />

consistent growth<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

20 / 35<br />

1000 /571<br />

82.0 /143.5<br />

0 /0<br />

0 /0<br />

21-5-6<br />

+2MgO+4CaO<br />

20-0-7<br />

+3MgO+4CaO<br />

15-5-15<br />

+2MgO+4CaO<br />

12-5-20<br />

+2MgO+4CaO<br />

An NPK fertilizer with good initial<br />

responseand excellent longevity.<br />

Provides good colour and<br />

all-round plant health<br />

Zero Phosphate analysis.<br />

Stimulates microbial activity and<br />

enhanced colour<br />

A balanced NK fertilizer with P for<br />

improved root development. Ideal<br />

following overseeding<br />

High K fertilizer for improved stress<br />

resistance and plant durability<br />

during autumn and winter period<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 /571<br />

52.5 /73.5<br />

12.5 /17.5<br />

15.0 /21.0<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 /571<br />

50.0 /70.0<br />

0 /0<br />

17.5 /24.5<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 /571<br />

37.5 /52.5<br />

12.5 /17.5<br />

37.5 /52.5<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 /571<br />

30.0 /42.0<br />

12.5 /17.5<br />

50.0 /70.0<br />

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A new generation of polymer-coated, sulphur-coated urea fertilizer with<br />

a polymer layer inside the protective surface layer. This has many<br />

benefits as compared to lesser PCSCU’s which have a polymer or<br />

conditioner on the outside of the sulphur.<br />

The outer sulphur and wax layers work together to protect the inner<br />

polymer coating during the various stages of processing. Once the outer<br />

sulphur and wax layers absorb moisture, the inside polymer layer delivers<br />

a consistent nutrient release at a time required by the plant. Other<br />

PCSCUs often suffer from nutrient "lock-off" in which the sulphur coating<br />

is too thick to allow nitrogen to release in the expected time frame.<br />

Wax coating<br />

Sulphur<br />

Polymer<br />

Urea<br />

TOTAL<br />

COATED<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC N POLYHALITE<br />

% %<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

41 100<br />

21 ✓ ✓ 25 ✓<br />

20 ✓ ✓ 25 ✓<br />

15 ✓ ✓ 25 ✓<br />

12 ✓ ✓ 25 ✓<br />

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controlled release fertilizers<br />

Premier HG Range<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY Premier HG fertilizers<br />

❚ Multi-phased nutrient release pattern to provide<br />

consistent availability<br />

❚ Contains long-lasting Nitrogen and Potassium<br />

for optimum feeding<br />

❚ Comprehensive trace element package<br />

❚ Homogenous mini-granules for even distribution<br />

❚ Major nutrients released for up to 6 months<br />

❚ Flexible application rate<br />

Product selector<br />

GRANULE PACK SIZE APPLICATION PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE SIZE RATE COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

mm kg g/sq.m sq.m kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

22-3-15<br />

+TE<br />

A balanced NPK fertilizer.<br />

Ideal as a base feed, and for<br />

sandy rootzones<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

55.0 /77.0<br />

7.5 /10.5<br />

37.5 /52.5<br />

18-3-18<br />

+TE<br />

A 6:1:6 ratio NPK fertilizer.<br />

Will stimulate root growth,<br />

especially after aeration<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

45.0 /63.0<br />

7.5 /10.5<br />

45.0 /63.0<br />

12-3-24<br />

+1.5%Mg+TE<br />

3-3-32<br />

+TE<br />

Ideal for application prior to<br />

drought stress conditions.<br />

Added Magnesium enhances<br />

colour<br />

Helps correct K deficiency.<br />

K will release slowly and<br />

encourage microbial activity<br />

and root development<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

30.0 /42.0<br />

7.5 /10.5<br />

60.0 /84.0<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

7.5 /10.5<br />

7.5 /10.5<br />

80.0 /112.0<br />

The patented Methylene Urea (MU) in Premier HG<br />

promotes strong root growth and a balanced,<br />

healthier sward development. It also encourages<br />

microbial activity in the soil and improves the<br />

natural fertility of the soil, increasing and sustaining<br />

the population of beneficial organisms because it is<br />

a source of organic carbon and nitrogen.<br />

The MU also has a low salt index, meaning a very<br />

low scorch potential.<br />

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Premier-HG fertilizers are all homogenous mini-granules. Every<br />

granule contains the same amount of nutrients which ensures even<br />

growth and cover. The granules break down very quickly so<br />

nutrients are available to the grass soon after application and<br />

there is reduced risk of scorch or mower pick-up.<br />

There is more than one source of Nitrogen in Premier-HG fertilizers.<br />

Some provide an initial response immediately available to the<br />

plant, whilst other sources provide the Nitrogen over different time<br />

periods, so giving a multi-phased release over an approximate 6<br />

month period.<br />

Controlled Release Nitrogen Premier-HG fertilizers not only contain<br />

conventional release Nitrogen to give an initial response, but also<br />

slow release Nitrogen in the form of patented Methylene Urea.<br />

Slow Release Potassium As well as containing Potassium that<br />

provides a rapid availability, some is also complexed with Carbon<br />

to provide a slow release form, as well as having a bio-stimulation<br />

effect due to the organic component.<br />

Trace Elements Premier-HG contains a comprehensive trace<br />

element package (Bo, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Zn) to help achieve a<br />

healthy and strong sward.<br />

In Premier-HG there is a free Urea fraction but in addition three fractions<br />

of Methylene Urea with differing chain lengths:<br />

Urea fraction - very soluble and available to the turf in a matter of days.<br />

Fraction 1 – CWSN (cold water soluble Nitrogen) containing un-reacted<br />

Urea and short chain Methylene Urea polymers, with the Nitrogen<br />

being available over a period of weeks.<br />

Fraction 2 – HWSN (hot water soluble Nitrogen) consisting of medium<br />

chain length polymers released more slowly over 2-3 months.<br />

Fraction 3 – HWIN (hot water insoluble Nitrogen) containing longer<br />

chain polymers where the Nitrogen is released over 4-6 months or even<br />

longer depending on temperature and microbial activity.<br />

TOTAL<br />

TRACE<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC NITRIC METH-UREA ELEMENT<br />

% PACKAGE<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

22 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

18 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

12 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

3 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

Conventional release Nitrogen for initial response<br />

Conventional release Nitrogen for mid-term response<br />

Short length polymer chain for slow release longevity<br />

Medium & long polymer chain for extended release<br />

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controlled release fertilizers<br />

Microfine Range<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY Microfine fertilizers<br />

❚ Contains controlled and conventional release<br />

forms of Nitrogen<br />

❚ Nitrogen from patented Methylene Urea<br />

released in sync with plant needs<br />

❚ No excessive growth even after rain<br />

❚ Uniform granule for even application<br />

❚ 8-12 week release pattern<br />

Product selector<br />

GRANULE PACK SIZE APPLICATION PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE SIZE RATE COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

mm kg g/sq.m sq.m kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

22-2-15<br />

+1%Mg<br />

Combines Methylene Urea with<br />

magnesium to improve<br />

photosynthesis. Ideal for high sand<br />

content rootzones<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

55.0 /77.0<br />

5.0 /7.0<br />

37.5 /52.5<br />

18-3-12<br />

+2%Fe<br />

Combines Methylene Urea with<br />

Iron for improved colour and extra<br />

plant resilience<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

45.0 /63.0<br />

7.5 /10.5<br />

30.0 /42.0<br />

16-0-16<br />

+2%Fe+Zn<br />

Balanced NK fertilizer, combining<br />

nitric source of N to use in cooler<br />

conditions. A true early-start fertilizer<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

40.0 /56.0<br />

0 /0<br />

40.0 /56.0<br />

14-2-14<br />

+2%Mg<br />

A 1:1 ratio N & K formulation with<br />

added Phosphate and Magnesium<br />

for all round plant health<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

35.0 /49.0<br />

5.0 /7.0<br />

35.0 /49.0<br />

12-0-24<br />

+1%Mg+1%Fe<br />

12-0-10<br />

+2%Mg+2%Fe<br />

8-0-6<br />

+2%Mg+4%Fe<br />

5-0-15<br />

+1%Mg<br />

For use prior to stressful situations.<br />

Corrects Potassium deficiency and<br />

added Iron and Magnesium aids<br />

chlorophyll production<br />

Zero P for maintaining strong<br />

summer growth. Iron and<br />

Magnesium will give good strong<br />

colour<br />

Organic N provides slow consistent<br />

nutrient release to aid microbial<br />

activity. Provides a green-up effect<br />

without flushes of growth<br />

Potassium Nitrate and Ammonium<br />

Sulphate for increased K.<br />

Year round use and ideal for cooler<br />

conditions<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

30.0 /42.0<br />

0 /0<br />

60.0 /84.0<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

30.0 /42.0<br />

0 /0<br />

25.0 /35.0<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

20.0 /28.0<br />

0 /0<br />

15.0 /21.0<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

12.5 /17.5<br />

0 /0<br />

37.5 /52.5<br />

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Proven Technology<br />

High performing, homogenous micro-granules combine the benefits of<br />

controlled release Methylene Urea with conventional forms of Nitrogen.<br />

Conventional release Nitrogen for initial response<br />

Conventional release Nitrogen for mid-term response<br />

Short length polymer chain for slow release longevity<br />

Sustained performance is achieved from an initial nutrient release<br />

response followed by a consistent balanced release for up to 12<br />

weeks. These release patterns are achieved through the use of shortlength<br />

Methylene Urea polymer chains, specially designed to achieve<br />

the desired performance.<br />

The patented Methylene Urea used promotes strong root growth, a<br />

balanced, healthier sward with a very low salt index that reduces the<br />

potential for scorch.<br />

The Activity Index (AI) of the Methylene Urea used is over 55%,<br />

providing the ideal slow release characteristics of consistency and<br />

reliability.<br />

Methylene Urea release is triggered by temperature and microbial<br />

activity, thereby matching the demands of the plant at the time and<br />

growth stage required.<br />

TOTAL<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC ORGANIC NITRIC METH-UREA<br />

%<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

22 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

18 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

16 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

14 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

12 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

12 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

8 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

5 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

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micro-granular fertilizers<br />

Microfine Organic Range<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY Microfine Organic fertilizers<br />

❚ True compound mini granules<br />

❚ Stimulate soil micro-organisms<br />

❚ Low scorch potential<br />

❚ One application lasts up to 12 weeks<br />

❚ Microfine OC1 contains 62% organic Nitrogen<br />

❚ Microfine OC2 is 100% organic with added<br />

wetting agent for improved soil penetration<br />

Product selector<br />

GRANULE PACK SIZE APPLICATION PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE SIZE RATE COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

mm kg g/sq.m sq.m kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

OC1<br />

8-0-0<br />

+2%Fe<br />

OC2<br />

5-2-10<br />

+wetting agent<br />

Nitrogen only fertilizer with<br />

added Iron for colour. Organic<br />

content derived from dried<br />

blood and hoof and horn<br />

Ideal to apply after aeration<br />

and overseeding to<br />

encourage germination and<br />

root development<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

35 / 70<br />

571 / 285<br />

28.0 / 56.0<br />

0 / 0<br />

0 / 0<br />

35 / 70<br />

571 / 285<br />

17.5 / 35.0<br />

7.5 / 15.0<br />

35.0 / 70.0<br />

The selection of the organic and mineral raw materials is<br />

extremely meticulous. Only the highest quality, organic raw<br />

materials are used and are fully traceable.<br />

Organic fertilizers also provide required trace elements,<br />

micronutrients, and primary biostimulant sources, i.e. humic<br />

substances, amino acids and enzymes.<br />

*All organic fertilizers should be irrigated in well, and the surface<br />

should be mown without boxes for a few days if possible as<br />

organic granules take longer to disperse than mineral granules.<br />

Many greenkeepers and horticulturists have always preferred to include<br />

organic fertilizers in their feeding programmes as they have the<br />

advantage of not only providing essential nutrients, but also helping to<br />

increase microbial activity. Such products also release their nutrients<br />

slowly so providing gradual and sustained growth.<br />

The modern compounding technique of Microfine Organic produces a<br />

genuine homogeneous granule of premium quality, so overcoming<br />

many of the problems associated with more traditional organic fertilizer<br />

formulations.<br />

The granules are of a small size (1-2mm), very low in odour, and break<br />

down quickly when in contact with irrigation or rainfall, so preventing any<br />

risk of scorch and virtually eliminating mower pick-up.<br />

The organically bound nutrients are released through the activity of soil<br />

microbes, ensuring a gradual release of the nutrients over several<br />

months. The breakdown not only releases traditional nutrients, but also<br />

organic matter to enhance micro-organism activity.<br />

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TOTAL<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC ORGANIC<br />

%<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

8 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

5 ✓<br />

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super micro-granular fertilizers<br />

Microlite Activ8<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY Microlite Activ8 fertilizers<br />

❚ 1.0-1.5mm granule size<br />

❚ Employs Activate ERD and XL biostimulant technology<br />

❚ Contains Zeolite for nutrient retention and release<br />

❚ Provides a 6-8 week release pattern<br />

Product selector<br />

GRANULE PACK SIZE APPLICATION PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE SIZE RATE COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

mm kg g/sq.m sq.m kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

14-2-10<br />

+2%Mg<br />

Spring & summer analysis with<br />

Magnesium to give a balanced<br />

nutrient package<br />

1.0-1.5 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

35.0 /49.0<br />

5.0 / 7.0<br />

25.0 /35.0<br />

12-0-12<br />

+3%Mg+2%Fe<br />

A spring and summer fertilizer<br />

with Magnesium and Iron that<br />

will give excellent colour<br />

1.0-1.5 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

30.0 /42.0<br />

0 / 0<br />

30.0 /42.0<br />

10-0-0<br />

+2%Fe<br />

Added Iron for colour. Contains<br />

enzymes that will aid the<br />

breakdown of organic matter<br />

1.0-1.5 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

25.0 /35.0<br />

0 / 0<br />

0 /0<br />

8-0-16<br />

+2%Mg+4%Fe<br />

A 1:2 ratio NK fertilizer with<br />

added Iron and Magnesium for<br />

excellent colour<br />

1.0-1.5 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

20.0 /28.0<br />

0 / 0<br />

40.0 /56.0<br />

6-0-24<br />

+2%Fe<br />

Has Humic Acid to improve root<br />

length and soil structure. Used<br />

especially in autumn, winter<br />

and spring<br />

1.0-1.5 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

15.0 /21.0<br />

0 / 0<br />

60.0 /84.0<br />

High performing super micro-granule<br />

for quality turf nutrition<br />

The finest, most consistent granule ever produced by <strong>Rigby</strong><br />

<strong>Taylor</strong>. As fully compounded granules, each contains all the<br />

nutrients and elements of the analysis. Its high uniformity index<br />

provides excellent flowability, exceptional accuracy and a wide<br />

range of application rates. The granule is extremely robust but<br />

breaks down very rapidly following application.<br />

A complete trace element package with fully chelated micronutrients<br />

provides maximum plant uptake in both ERD and XL. A<br />

soil penetrant is also included to ensure all essential ingredients<br />

are transported to the rootzone for maximum uptake.<br />

Activate technology<br />

Activate ERD contains humic acid that improves root<br />

depth by more than 30%, root mass by 20% and<br />

enhanced nutrient retention. ERD will also increase plant<br />

health, seed germination and establishment.<br />

Activate XL contains simple sugars that increase microbial<br />

activity and summer stress tolerance. The carbohydrates<br />

content provides an immediate energy source to give a<br />

healthier, stronger sward.<br />

A cellulytic enzyme aids the reduction of thatch.<br />

The plant growth hormones contained in Activate XL are<br />

cold water extracted and, together with the betaines,<br />

give the plant added vigour as well as extra root growth.<br />

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The ultimate in<br />

fertilizer precision<br />

TOTAL<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC ZEOLITE TECHNOLOGY<br />

%<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

14 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

12 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

10 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

8 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

6 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

Zeolite<br />

Clinoptilolite (Zeolite) is a naturally<br />

occurring mineral incorporated in the<br />

Microlite range. It has a natural affinity to<br />

Nitrogen and Potassium and these nutrients<br />

are absorbed into the Clinoptilolite grid and<br />

then released as and when demanded by<br />

the plant. Clinoptilolite will also hold up to<br />

55% of it’s weight in moisture, which is<br />

released as the plant demands.<br />

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super micro-granular fertilizers<br />

Microlite & TE-Bag<br />

WHY Microlite fertilizer<br />

❚ 1.0-1.5mm granule size<br />

❚ Contains Zeolite for nutrient retention and release<br />

❚ Contains Methylene Urea<br />

❚ Provides a 6-8 week release pattern<br />

Recommended areas<br />

Microlite<br />

High performing super micro-granule<br />

for quality turf nutrition<br />

Each compound granule contains all the nutrients and elements of the<br />

analysis. Its high uniformity index provides exceptional flowability and<br />

amazing surface spreadability. The granule is extremely robust but<br />

breaks down very rapidly following application.<br />

GRANULE PACK SIZE APPLICATION PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE SIZE RATE COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

mm kg g/sq.m sq.m kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

12-0-12<br />

+3%Mg<br />

All the benefits of the super-micro<br />

granular technology without the<br />

biostimulant package<br />

1.0-1.5 20<br />

25 / 35<br />

800 / 571<br />

30.0 /42.0<br />

0 / 0<br />

30.0 /42.0<br />

WHY Microlite TE-Bag fertilizer<br />

❚ 1.0-1.5mm granule size<br />

❚ Unique Trace Element Package<br />

❚ Prevent deficiencies in sand based<br />

rootzones<br />

Improves the efficiency of macro and<br />

micro nutrients<br />

High Magnesium content ensure optimised chlorophyll<br />

production and therefore intensifying the health and colour of<br />

the plant.<br />

Recommended areas<br />

Microlite TE-Bag<br />

GRANULE PACK SIZE APPLICATION PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE SIZE RATE COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

mm kg g/sq.m sq.m kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

Microlite<br />

TE-Bag<br />

Prevent deficiencies by<br />

maintaining trace element levels.<br />

Contains high Magnesium and<br />

Iron for health and colour<br />

1.0-1.5 20<br />

10 / 15<br />

2000 /1333<br />

0 /0<br />

0 / 0<br />

0 /0<br />

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“<br />

We have had huge success with our<br />

use of Microlite fertilizer. All our tees<br />

were treated and we noticed how<br />

consistent in size were the micro granules<br />

which enable us to achieve excellent<br />

spreading consistency. Following watering<br />

in, the turf started to colour up within hours<br />

of application and the evenness of growth<br />

habit has been excellent. I can say that it<br />

is one of the best granular fertilizers I have<br />

used and, I will be repeating applications<br />

again in <strong>2014</strong>.<br />

”<br />

David Langheim<br />

Master Greenkeeper<br />

Wimbledon Park Golf Club, Surrey<br />

TOTAL<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC METH-UREA ZEOLITE<br />

%<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

12 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

Microlite TE-Bag is a unique, micro-granular, trace element<br />

package that supplements the availability of essential nutrients.<br />

Ideal for applications of Manganese on sand based<br />

constructions that are prone to leaching. Research has shown<br />

that applications can assist in the turf resisting the development<br />

of Take-all Patch disease.<br />

TOTAL<br />

TRACE ELEMENT PACKAGE<br />

NITROGEN MgO Fe Mn Zn Cu<br />

% % % % % %<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

0 19.8 8.0 3.0 1.0 0.5<br />

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mini-granular fertilizers<br />

Apex Range<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY Apex fertilizers<br />

❚ A range of fertilizers with 25-35% organic content<br />

❚ Contains Polyhalite, an organic, slow release form of<br />

Potassium – also contains Calcium and Magnesium<br />

❚ Contains 4-5 sources of Nitrogen, including organic<br />

and mineral<br />

❚ Biostimulants present<br />

❚ Mineral elements ensure good colour after 3-5 days<br />

Product selector<br />

GRANULE PACK SIZE APPLICATION PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE SIZE RATE COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

mm kg g/sq.m sq.m kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

8-0-8<br />

+3%Mg+2%Fe<br />

8-0-0<br />

+2%Fe<br />

7-0-14<br />

+2%Fe<br />

5-3-4<br />

+3%Mg+2%Fe<br />

4-0-8<br />

+2%Mg+4%Fe<br />

A 1:1 ratio containing 30% organic<br />

content. Added Magnesium and Iron<br />

provides extra colour and improved<br />

photosynthesis<br />

A Nitrogen only fertilizer with 25%<br />

active organic content providing a<br />

slow growth pattern. Iron is added<br />

for extra colour<br />

A 1:2 ratio NK fertilizer helps<br />

address K deficiency. Contains<br />

35% active organic content.<br />

Can be used all year round.<br />

Contains 30% active organic<br />

content. Ideal for application after<br />

overseeding and aeration<br />

Seaweed content enhances root<br />

growth and shoot density. Iron<br />

hardens the turf and Magnesium<br />

provides excellent colour<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 28.0 0 28.0<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 28.0 0 0<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 24.5 0 49.0<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 17.5 10.5 14.0<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 14.0 0 28.0<br />

Eight ingredients are used in the formulation of Apex along with active<br />

organic material. This is achieved by the use of many different Nitrogen<br />

sources which helps Apex perform in a controlled manner.<br />

The organic components plus the mineral elements give a modified<br />

Nitrogen release making it particularly suitable for fine turf areas. Their<br />

organic bases also provide small amounts of micro-nutrients including Boron,<br />

Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron and Zinc, all of which are essential<br />

for healthy plant growth. The latter in particular is known to be extremely<br />

beneficial for healthy root development.<br />

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TOTAL<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC ORGANIC POLYHALITE<br />

%<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

8 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

8 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

7 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

5 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

4 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

Polyhalite<br />

The Apex range also contains<br />

Polyhalite, a naturally occurring source<br />

of Potassium, Magnesium and Calcium.<br />

The Potassium is released more slowly<br />

than some other sources, giving greater<br />

longevity. Magnesium aids the<br />

chlorophyll production and therefore<br />

improves the photosynthesis of the<br />

plant. Calcium helps to strengthen cell<br />

walls, making the plant less susceptible<br />

to disease.<br />

Lignite<br />

Lignite is used in the formulation<br />

to improve the Cation<br />

Exchange Capacity (CEC),<br />

therefore reducing the leaching<br />

of nutrients and improving the<br />

efficacy of the fertilizer. Lignite,<br />

in conjunction with Potassium,<br />

will also provide a good source<br />

of Humic Acid to encourage<br />

root development and stimulate<br />

microbial soil activity.<br />

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conventional release fertilizers<br />

Fineturf Range<br />

Product selector<br />

GRANULE PACK SIZE APPLICATION PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE SIZE RATE COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

mm kg g/sq.m sq.m kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

SS2<br />

14-2-7<br />

+1%Mg<br />

14-0-7<br />

+1%Mg+1%Fe<br />

SS6<br />

12-0-9<br />

+1%Mg+1%Fe<br />

11-3-3<br />

10-2-20<br />

+1%Mg<br />

9-0-0<br />

+11%Fe<br />

6-0-18<br />

+2%Mg+2%Fe<br />

6-0-12<br />

+2%Mg+2%Fe<br />

5-5-10<br />

+4%Fe<br />

3-10-5<br />

NPK fertilizer with 3 sources of N,<br />

one of which is organic. Low<br />

Sulphur for anaerobic conditions.<br />

15% active organic content<br />

N & K zero Phosphate with 3<br />

sources of Nitrogen, including<br />

organic. 10% active organic<br />

content<br />

N & K zero Phosphate with 4<br />

sources of Nitrogen, of which two<br />

are organic to encourage microbial<br />

activity. Contains seaweed<br />

NPK fertilizer with no organic<br />

content. Ideal for use after<br />

overseeding<br />

High K fertilizer containing a<br />

Nitrogen source for a phased<br />

release in cooler conditions. Ideal<br />

for pitches and outfield<br />

Contains 2 sources of Nitrogen<br />

for a balanced response.<br />

High Iron enhances colour and<br />

hardens sward<br />

Fertilizer with a 1:3 ratio to help<br />

with Potassium deficiency. Ideal for<br />

use in cooler conditions<br />

Low analysis, perfect all-year-round<br />

feed for fine turf with 15% organic<br />

nutrient<br />

Low Nitrogen formulation with<br />

added P & K. There are 3 sources<br />

of Nitrogen, including organic, to<br />

give a phased release pattern<br />

High Phosphate levels will correct<br />

any deficiency and enhance new<br />

seedling establishment<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 49.0 7.0 24.5<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 49.0 0 24.5<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 42.0 0 31.5<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 38.5 10.5 10.5<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 35.0 7.0 70.0<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 27.0 0 0<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 21.0 0 63.0<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 21.0 0 42.0<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 17.5 17.5 35.0<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 10.5 35.0 17.5<br />

Hardener<br />

3-0-3<br />

+1%Mg+4%Fe<br />

Lawn Sand<br />

4-0-0<br />

+1.67%Fe<br />

Three sources of Nitrogen,<br />

including organic to give a phased<br />

release. Includes Iron Pyrites for<br />

greater longevity of colour<br />

Low N with Iron to control moss.<br />

MAPP No M14783<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 /70 571 /285 10.5 /21.0 0 10.5 /21.0<br />

- 20 35 /140 571 /142 14.0 /56.0 0 0<br />

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WHY Fineturf fertilizers<br />

❚ 1-2.5mm granule size<br />

❚ Analyses for all seasons<br />

❚ Some analyses with nitric source of<br />

Nitrogen for cooler conditions<br />

Fineturf products are ideal for turf managers<br />

who prefer conventional fertilizers which give<br />

precise control over nutrient inputs during the<br />

growing season and achieve a rapid greenup.<br />

The homogenous evenly-sized granules<br />

ensure maximum coverage and a quick<br />

dependable release of nutrients, even under<br />

cool soil temperatures.<br />

Several products in the Fineturf range<br />

contain organic nutrient which complexes<br />

with the mineral elements to give a more<br />

gradual release of nutrients.<br />

TOTAL<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC ORGANIC NITRIC<br />

%<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

14 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

14 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

12 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

11 ✓<br />

10 ✓ ✓<br />

9 ✓ ✓<br />

6 ✓ ✓<br />

6 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

5 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

3 ✓<br />

3 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

4 ✓<br />

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maxi-granular fertilizers<br />

Delta Sport Range<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY Delta Sport fertilizers<br />

❚ Organic mineral complex offers a modified release of N<br />

and K and even growth pattern<br />

❚ Homogenous mini-granule provides an even<br />

distribution of nutrients<br />

❚ The biostimulant present in the organic content<br />

encourages microbial activity<br />

❚ Improved granular spectrum compared to traditional<br />

outfield fertilizers<br />

❚ Carbon in organic material helps stimulate soil microbes<br />

❚ Minimum 20% active organic content<br />

Delta Sport is a high quality range of organic based fertilisers that are ideal for golf tees,<br />

surrounds and fairways, tennis courts and all outfield areas.<br />

To obtain improved performance all formulations of the Delta Sport range contain organic<br />

material. This chicken litter not only offers Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium from an<br />

organic source, but also complexes with the mineral elements in the fertilizer resulting in a<br />

modified release of nutrients.<br />

Product selector<br />

GRANULE PACK SIZE APPLICATION PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE SIZE RATE COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

mm kg g/sq.m sq.m kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

15-2-12<br />

+0.5%Fe<br />

12-4-8<br />

+0.5%Fe<br />

8-6-6<br />

+0.5%Fe<br />

6-3-9<br />

+0.5%Fe<br />

A Nitrogen, Phosphate and<br />

Potassium fertilizer containing<br />

Methylene Urea for controlled<br />

release, and Iron for extra colour<br />

A Nitrogen, Phosphate and<br />

Potassium fertilizer with a 3:1:2<br />

ratio for balanced nutrition. Added<br />

Iron will give improved colour<br />

Balanced NPK maintains steady<br />

growth. Ideal for application during<br />

spring, summer and early autumn,<br />

especially after overseeding<br />

An NPK fertilizer with lower<br />

amounts of nutrition to maintain<br />

minimal growth. Ideal for<br />

landscaping projects<br />

2.5-3.9 20 35 571 52.5 7.5 42.0<br />

2.5-3.9 20 35 571 42.0 14.0 28.0<br />

2.5-3.9 20 35 571 28.0 21.0 21.0<br />

2.5-3.9 20 35 571 21.0 10.5 31.5<br />

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When Delta Sport fertilizers are<br />

produced, composted chicken litter<br />

is formulated with N, P and K from<br />

mineral sources. This enables a<br />

homogeneous granule to be<br />

produced, with each fertilizer<br />

granule containing a significant<br />

organic content as well as ensuring<br />

an even distribution of nutrition. The<br />

organic source of nutrients derived<br />

from chicken litter will encourage<br />

microbial activity within the rootzone due to the Carbon<br />

content. The organic content means this range is ideal to apply<br />

after seeding.<br />

The composted material also contains Magnesium and Zinc,<br />

known to be extremely beneficial for healthy root development.<br />

The organic base also provides small amounts of micro-nutrients<br />

including Boron, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron and<br />

Zinc, all of which are essential for healthy plant growth.<br />

TOTAL<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC ORGANIC METH-UREA<br />

%<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

15 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

12 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

8 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

6 ✓ ✓<br />

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speciality mini-granular fertilizers<br />

Duragran & Delta Mini<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY Duragran fertilizer<br />

❚ 1-2.5 mm granule size<br />

❚ Contains DIDIN for phased nitrogen release<br />

❚ Provides dependable nutrient release<br />

❚ Provides a 8-12 week release pattern<br />

Duragran<br />

Duragran is specially formulated to use Dicyandiamide<br />

(DCD) technology which is a nitrification inhibitor that stops<br />

the activity of Nitrosomonas. By keeping the Nitrogen in<br />

ammonium form for longer, before it converts into Nitrite and<br />

then Nitrate, there is less chance of leaching. DCD is broken<br />

down by micro-organisms, and the inhibition of the<br />

nitrification gives the fertilizer an 8-12 week release pattern.<br />

All Nitrogen sources solubilise quickly, so there is no pick up.<br />

GRANULE PACK SIZE APPLICATION PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE SIZE RATE COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

mm kg g/sq.m sq.m kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

Duragran<br />

15-5-5<br />

A mini-granular fertilizer containing<br />

Dicyandiamide, for fine turf and<br />

outfield. Reduced initial flush due<br />

to Didin<br />

1.0-2.5 20.0 35.0 571 52.2 17.5 52.5<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY Delta Sport Mini fertilizer<br />

❚ Organic mineral complex offers a modified<br />

release of N and K<br />

❚ Homogenous mini-granule provides an<br />

even distribution of nutrients<br />

❚ The biostimulant present in the organic<br />

content encourages microbial activity<br />

Delta Mini<br />

Delta Sport Mini is produced using composted chicken<br />

litter with N, P and K from mineral sources. The composted<br />

material also contains Magnesium and Zinc, known to be<br />

extremely beneficial for healthy root development.<br />

The organic base also provides small amounts of micronutrients<br />

including Boron, Copper, Magnesium,<br />

Manganese, Iron and Zinc, all of which are essential for<br />

healthy plant growth.<br />

GRANULE PACK SIZE APPLICATION PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE SIZE RATE COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

mm kg g/sq.m sq.m kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

12-4-8<br />

+0.5%Fe MINI<br />

An NPK fertilizer with a 3:1:2 ratio<br />

for balanced nutrition, where<br />

Phosphate is required. Added Iron<br />

improves colour<br />

1.0-2.5 20 35 571 42.0 14.0 28.0<br />

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TOTAL<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC ORGANIC DICYANDIAMIDE<br />

%<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

15 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

“<br />

I have used Activate XL and Activate R granules<br />

for many years as we like the benefits we get<br />

from the humic acid in stimulating roots and<br />

promoting shoot growth. Our pitch gets a great deal<br />

of wear and we need the grass to recover quickly<br />

following matches; the trace element package also<br />

provides excellent colour. These products play a vital<br />

and integral part in my biostimulant programme.<br />

”<br />

Glenn Nortcliffe<br />

Head Groundsman<br />

Sheffield United FC<br />

TOTAL<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC ORGANIC METH-UREA<br />

%<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

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granular fertilizers<br />

Outfield Range<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY Outfield fertilizers<br />

❚ Granular fertilizers that release nutrients over a<br />

6-8 week period for turf cut above 12mm<br />

❚ Dependable and consistent performance<br />

❚ Uniform, homogenous compound granules for<br />

even distribution<br />

Product selector<br />

GRANULE PACK SIZE APPLICATION PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE SIZE RATE COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

mm kg g/sq.m sq.m kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

16-6-6<br />

S/S Outfield<br />

12-4-4<br />

S/S Fairway<br />

Provides a balanced feed and<br />

quick green-up for when turf has<br />

been heavily used or is very low<br />

in nutrition<br />

A well balanced NPK fertilizer, with<br />

a 3:1:1 ratio, ideal in maintaining<br />

balanced growth and plant health<br />

2.5-4.5 20 35 571 56.0 21.0 21.0<br />

2.5-4.5 20 35 571 42.0 14.0 14.0<br />

9-5-5<br />

S/S Outfield<br />

8-12-8<br />

Pre-seed<br />

4-10-10<br />

A/W Outfield<br />

Provides a quick green-up and a<br />

steady balanced feed, lasting<br />

several weeks<br />

A pre-seeding or pre-turfing fertilizer<br />

with a traditional 1/1.5/1 ratio<br />

promoting earlier grass coverage<br />

and faster rooting<br />

High P & K levels promote healthy<br />

root development. Primarily for<br />

autumn use but can be used any<br />

time of the year<br />

2.5-4.5 20 35 571 31.5 17.5 17.5<br />

2.5-4.5 20 35 571 28.0 42.0 28.0<br />

2.5-4.5 20 35 571 14.0 35.0 35.0<br />

The Outfield range of fertilizers for sports turf situations provides<br />

traditional mineral formulations with high quality, easy to apply<br />

granules that give a dependable performance.<br />

Renowned for their ease of use, as well as consistent performance<br />

and dependability, this range comes in homogenous granules,<br />

ideal for accurate application. They release their nutrients over a<br />

period of six to eight weeks.<br />

These fertilizers are available in a variety of NPK analyses and the<br />

highly soluble nutrient sources used in each product produce a<br />

good initial visual effect under a wide variety of environmental<br />

conditions, making them suitable for autumn/winter or<br />

spring/summer applications. Some formulations are ideal for preseeding<br />

operations.<br />

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TOTAL<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC<br />

%<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

16 ✓ ✓<br />

12 ✓<br />

9 ✓<br />

8 ✓<br />

4 ✓<br />

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controlled release liquid fertilizers<br />

NEW<br />

TO THE RANGE<br />

Microflow-CXS Range<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY Microflow-CXS fertilizers<br />

❚ Contains a range of chelated trace elements including<br />

Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese and Zinc<br />

❚ Fast initial response plus controlled nutrient release<br />

for up to 6 weeks due to Methylene Urea polymers<br />

❚ Natural plant sugars provide immediate energy for<br />

the plants as well as for beneficial mycorrhizal fungi<br />

and rhizosphere bacteria<br />

❚ Contains naturally derived, bioactive Humic Acid,<br />

which provides benefits to plant and soil health<br />

Product selector<br />

PACK SIZE APPLICATION WATER PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE RATE VOLUME COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

litres litres/ha litres/ha ha kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

26-0-0<br />

+TE<br />

A Nitrogen only fertilizer, with various<br />

sources for optimal uptake and<br />

phased release. The trace element<br />

package will enhance turf health<br />

20<br />

20 /120<br />

400 /1,000<br />

1.0 /0.16<br />

6.5 /39.0<br />

0 /0<br />

0 /0<br />

17-2-5<br />

+TE<br />

A balanced NPK fertilizer for<br />

application during spring, summer<br />

and early autumn that will maintain<br />

all-round plant health<br />

20<br />

20 /120<br />

400 /1,000<br />

1.0 /0.16<br />

4.3 /25.7<br />

0.5 /3.0<br />

1.3 /7.6<br />

14-0-7<br />

+TE<br />

N & K fertilizer with a 2:1 ratio for<br />

controlled growth. To be used on<br />

turf with sufficient Phosphate levels<br />

20<br />

20 /120<br />

400 /1,000<br />

1.0 /0.16<br />

3.5 /21.0<br />

0 /0<br />

1.7 /10.1<br />

6-2-18<br />

+Fe+TE<br />

NPK fertilizer for application prior to,<br />

or during stress conditions. Added<br />

Iron will improve colour. For<br />

application all year round.<br />

20<br />

20 /120<br />

400 /1,000<br />

1.0 /0.16<br />

1.5 /9.0<br />

0.5 /3.0<br />

4.5 /27.0<br />

Methylene Ureas<br />

These consist of a complex series of organic<br />

molecules and create little if any osmotic stress to<br />

turf. Consequently there is minimum scorch risk.<br />

Plant sugars<br />

Microflow-CXS fertilizers contain simple plant sugars, which provide an<br />

energy source for the mycorrhizal fungi and rhizosphere bacteria and in<br />

exchange for this energy supply the mycorrhizal fungi provides the<br />

plant with a supply of Nitrate and Phosphate.<br />

Micro-nutrients (trace elements)<br />

A range of important micro-nutrients are available, including Copper,<br />

Iron, Magnesium, Manganese and Zinc. All are in chelated form and<br />

very readily available to the plant.<br />

✱ Microflow-CXS is the<br />

perfect partner for tank<br />

mixing with new Maintain<br />

(PGR) and the rest of the<br />

<strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> Speciality<br />

Range<br />

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Advanced penetrants<br />

in Microflow-CXS allow<br />

the nutrients and<br />

biostimulants to move<br />

through the soil profile<br />

Humates<br />

Humates in Microflow-CXS are derived from<br />

Leonardite, a very bioactive form of Humic Acid.<br />

This is a highly compressed, natural organic humus<br />

that has been further decomposed by microbial<br />

organisms. It provides many benefits resulting in<br />

improved plant health and growth.<br />

When applying in relatively low water volumes, a high<br />

percentage of the nutrient remains on the leaf tissue. This<br />

is enhanced by the surfactant delivery system in<br />

Microflow-CXS, which aids absorption in through the leaf.<br />

When higher water volumes are used, the majority of<br />

nutrients pass in to the rootzone. This is enhanced by the<br />

advanced surfactant technology included in Microflow-<br />

CXS, that helps the nutrients penetrate the rootzone, for<br />

rapid uptake by the plant roots.<br />

Microflow-CXS<br />

is then quickly<br />

taken up by<br />

the plant roots<br />

TOTAL TRACE<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC METH-UREA ELEMENT<br />

% PACKAGE<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

26 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

17 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

14 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

6 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

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soluble fertilizers<br />

Microsol Range<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY Microsol fertilizers<br />

❚ Specially formulated NPK, water soluble fertilizers with<br />

rapid solubilising Magnesium<br />

❚ Hard and soft water formulation options<br />

❚ Contains a trace element package<br />

❚ Unique addition of highly soluble Magnesium<br />

❚ Can be tank mixed with Maintain and <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong><br />

Speciality products<br />

Product selector<br />

PACK SIZE APPLICATION WATER PACK NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

PRODUCT NOTES SIZE RATE VOLUME COVERAGE LONGEVITY N P K<br />

kg kg/ha litres/ha ha kg/ha kg/ha kg/ha<br />

28-10-10<br />

+3%MgO+TE<br />

SW<br />

An NPK fertilizer for spring and<br />

summer use.<br />

For soft water areas.<br />

20<br />

15 /60<br />

300 /750<br />

1.33 /0.33<br />

4.2 /16.8<br />

1.5 /6.0<br />

1.5 /6.0<br />

28-10-10<br />

+3%MgO+TE<br />

HW<br />

An NPK fertilizer for spring and<br />

summer use.<br />

For hard water areas.<br />

20<br />

15 /60<br />

300 /750<br />

1.33 /0.33<br />

4.2 /16.8<br />

1.5 /6.0<br />

1.5 /6.0<br />

28-0-14<br />

+2%MgO+TE<br />

NEW FORMULATION<br />

16-32-16<br />

+2%MgO+TE<br />

SW<br />

16-32-16<br />

+2%MgO+TE<br />

HW<br />

14-0-28<br />

+2%MgO+TE<br />

An N and K fertilizer for turf with<br />

an adequate level of Phosphate.<br />

The added Magnesium will<br />

enhance photosynthesis<br />

A balanced fertilizer with high P<br />

for over-seeded areas encourag -<br />

es root and shoot development.<br />

For soft water areas.<br />

A balanced fertilizer with high P<br />

for over-seeded areas encourag -<br />

es root and shoot development.<br />

For hard water areas.<br />

A high Potassium fertilizer with a<br />

nitrate source of Nitrogen.<br />

Particularly suitable during colder<br />

or drought conditions.<br />

20<br />

20<br />

20<br />

20<br />

15 /60<br />

300 /750<br />

1.33 /0.33<br />

4.2 /16.8<br />

0 /0<br />

2.1 /8.4<br />

15 /60<br />

300 /750<br />

1.33 /0.33<br />

2.4 /9.6<br />

4.8 /19.2<br />

2.4 /9.6<br />

15 /60<br />

300 /750<br />

1.33 /0.33<br />

2.4 /9.6<br />

4.8 /19.2<br />

2.4 /9.6<br />

15 /60<br />

300 /750<br />

1.33 /0.33<br />

2.1 /8.4<br />

0 /0<br />

4.2 /16.8<br />

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Microsol is a superior range of water<br />

soluble fertilizers that has been introduced<br />

for year round use on all turf surfaces.<br />

The specially formulated range contains<br />

a unique, rapid-solubilising Magnesium.<br />

Each analysis contains chelated trace<br />

elements and high quality N, P, K for<br />

optimum nutrient input flexibility.<br />

An important element to Microsol fertilizers is the choice<br />

of analyses for either hard or soft water areas. Such an option<br />

will allow improved optimization of their use and maximize<br />

application efficacy.<br />

Throughout the UK the water supply will contain different levels<br />

of Calcium and Bicarbonate. The degree of water hardness has<br />

in the past been a key factor in ‘when-and-where’ soluble<br />

fertilizers can be used, as it can reduce total solubility potential.<br />

<strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong>’s Microsol range has options across the range of<br />

analyses, suitable for both hard and soft water areas.<br />

Water hardness comes from naturally occurring Calcium and<br />

Magnesium salts, and the harder the water, the more of these<br />

salts it will contain. The map graphic to the right shows the hard<br />

and soft water areas in the British Isles.<br />

Map Key<br />

Colour Hardness Calcium Carbonate mg/l<br />

Orange Hard water Greater than 20<br />

Blue Medium 100 – 200<br />

Green Soft Less than 100<br />

TOTAL<br />

TRACE<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC NITRIC ELEMENT<br />

% PACKAGE<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

28 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

28 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

28 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

16 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

16 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

14 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

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Landscape Range<br />

Rose Fertilizer<br />

❚ 5-2-10 formulation<br />

❚ An ideal base fertilizer for tree and<br />

shrub planting<br />

One hundred percent organic. The analysis is formulated to<br />

encourage perfect blooms with good colour.<br />

Recommended application rates: 35-50g per sq.m.<br />

Planting Plus<br />

❚ 4-12-10 +4%Mg<br />

❚ A high potash fertilizer to help<br />

produce excellent blooms<br />

❚ Contains organic source of nutrition<br />

This fertilizer is ideal for use as a base dressing when planting or<br />

containerising trees and shrubs, and also as a top dressing for hardy<br />

nursery stock. Planting Plus provides Nitrogen and Phosphorus in a<br />

slow release form, together with Potash and Magnesium. It also<br />

contains Lignite for increased cation exchange capacity in the soil<br />

so helping keep the nutrients working together longer.<br />

Recommended application rates: 70-140g per sq.m.<br />

Feeding Advice<br />

<strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> Advisory Service<br />

An accurate soil analysis<br />

should be the starting point<br />

for any sound fertilizer<br />

regime. And at <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong><br />

we are happy to arrange<br />

such an analysis for you.<br />

Moreover, we can arrange<br />

for one of our trained<br />

technical representatives to<br />

assist you in interpreting the<br />

report and then help in the design of a fertilizer programme to meet<br />

your particular needs.<br />

To make use of this service, simply talk to your local technical rep -<br />

resen tative or call <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> sales office listed at the back of this<br />

brochure.<br />

Recommended Nutrient Feeding<br />

programmes<br />

Our range of fertilizer analyses is designed to meet the high demands<br />

placed on all types of grass playing surfaces. Their constituents are<br />

formulated to encourage quick establishment and healthy, tight,<br />

dense swards when used in combination with good greenkeeping<br />

and ground maintenance practices.<br />

Construction techniques and growing media have changed<br />

dramatically over the last few years, due to the exacting demands<br />

placed on sports areas. Sand or sandy sandy root zones are replacing<br />

the more traditional soil root zones in order to maintain high quality<br />

playing surfaces and allow use throughout most of the year. With<br />

these root zone changes have come more specialist grasses which<br />

withstand higher levels of wear, establish swards quicker and provide<br />

a good overall appearence.<br />

As these root zones drain very quickly and do not retain nutrient, it is<br />

important to monitor levels regularly to ensure sufficient nutrition is<br />

available throughout the 12-month period by implementing a<br />

balanced programme.<br />

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“<br />

We are great believers in<br />

the benefits that can be<br />

gained through the use of<br />

products containing Amino<br />

acids. They help the plant to<br />

resist stress and we use them in<br />

the build up to a match to assist<br />

the plant recovery. We use<br />

Microlite Activ8, supplemented<br />

with Amino-Form LX and<br />

MicroDyne through June and<br />

July, which is a nutritional<br />

combination of micro-granular<br />

fertilizers and liquid<br />

biostimulants<br />

”<br />

David Roxburgh<br />

Head Groundsman<br />

Rangers FC Ibrox Stadium<br />

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Quantity Guides<br />

HOW MANY 20kg BAGS ARE NEEDED FOR THE TOTAL AREA : Black figures<br />

WHAT QUANTITY (kgs) IS REQUIRED FOR THE SINGLE AREA : Green figures<br />

Range<br />

Microlite<br />

Activ8<br />

Microfine<br />

Apex<br />

Premier-HG<br />

Fineturf<br />

Delta Sport<br />

Outfield<br />

PolyPro<br />

43-0-0<br />

PolyPro<br />

All other<br />

analyses<br />

ConVert<br />

41-0-0<br />

ConVert<br />

All other<br />

analyses<br />

Microlite<br />

TE-Bag<br />

Microfine<br />

Organic<br />

Micronised<br />

Lawn Sand<br />

x1 x18 x4 x4 x1 x1 x1 x1<br />

Hectare Golf Bowling Tennis Cricket Football Rugby Hockey<br />

Greens Greens Courts Square Pitch Pitch Pitch<br />

each each each Max Min Max Min<br />

Application 10,000sq.m 500sq.m 1,475sq.m 262sq.m 520sq.m 10,800sq.m 4,140sq.m 6,900sq.m 4,950sq.m 4,500sq.m<br />

Rate<br />

(9,000sq.m) (5,900sq.m) (1,048sq.m)<br />

35g/sq.m 18 bags 16 bags 11 bags 2 bags 1 bag 19 bags 8 bags 12 bags 9 bags 8 bags<br />

350 kgs 17.5 kgs 52 kgs 9 kgs 18 kgs 378 kgs 145 kgs 241 kgs 173 kgs 158 kgs<br />

25g/sq.m 13 bags 12 bags 8 bags 2 bags 1 bags 14 bags 5 bags 9 bags 7 bags 6 bags<br />

250 kgs 12.5 kgs 37 kgs 6.5 kgs 13 kgs 270 kgs 104 kgs 173 kgs 124 kgs 113 kgs<br />

15g/sq.m 8 bags 7 bags 5 bags 1 bag 1 bag 9 bags 4 bags 6 bags 4 bags 4 bags<br />

150 kgs 7.5 kgs 22 kgs 4 kgs 8 kgs 162 kgs 62 kgs 103 kgs 74 kgs 68 kgs<br />

35g/sq.m 18 bags 16 bags 11 bags 2 bags 1 bag 19 bags 8 bags 12 bags 9 bags 8 bags<br />

350 kgs 17.5 kgs 52 kgs 9 kgs 18 kgs 378 kgs 145 kgs 241 kgs 173 kgs 158 kgs<br />

25g/sq.m 13 bags 12 bags 8 bags 2 bags 1 bag 14 bags 5 bags 9 bags 7 bags 6 bags<br />

250 kgs 12.5 kgs 37 kgs 6.5 kgs 13 kgs 270 kgs 104 kgs 173 kgs 124 kgs 113 kgs<br />

35g/sq.m 18 bags 16 bags 11 bags 2 bags 1 bag 19 bags 8 bags 12 bags 9 bags 8 bags<br />

350 kgs 17.5 kgs 52 kgs 9 kgs 18 kgs 378 kgs 145 kgs 241 kgs 173 kgs 158 kgs<br />

20g/sq.m 10 bags 9 bags 6 bags 2 bag 1 bag 11 bags 5 bags 7 bags 5 bags 5 bags<br />

200 kgs 180 kgs 30 kgs 5.25 kgs 10.5 kgs 216 kgs 83 kgs 138 kgs 99 kgs 90 kgs<br />

35g/sq.m 18 bags 16 bags 11 bags 2 bags 1 bag 19 bags 8 bags 12 bags 9 bags 8 bags<br />

350 kgs 17.5 kgs 52 kgs 9 kgs 18 kgs 378 kgs 145 kgs 241 kgs 173 kgs 158 kgs<br />

25g/sq.m 13 bags 12 bags 8 bags 2 bags 1 bag 14 bags 5 bags 9 bags 7 bags 6 bags<br />

250 kgs 12.5 kgs 37 kgs 6.5 kgs 13 kgs 270 kgs 104 kgs 173 kgs 124 kgs 113 kgs<br />

35g/sq.m 18 bags 16 bags 11 bags 2 bags 1 bag 19 bags 8 bags 12 bags 9 bags 8 bags<br />

350 kgs 17.5 kgs 52 kgs 9 kgs 18 kgs 378 kgs 145 kgs 241 kgs 173 kgs 158 kgs<br />

10g/sq.m 5 bags 5 bags 3 bags 1 bag 1 bag 6 bags 3 bags 4 bags 3 bags 3 bags<br />

100 kgs 90 kgs 14.75 kgs 2.6 kgs 5.2 kgs 108 kgs 41.4 kgs 69 kgs 49.5 kgs 45 kgs<br />

15g/sq.m 8 bags 7 bags 5 bags 1 bag 1 bag 9 bags 4 bags 6 bags 4 bags 4 bags<br />

150 kgs 7.5 kgs 22 kgs 4 kgs 8 kgs 162 kgs 62 kgs 103 kgs 74 kgs 68 kgs<br />

35g/sq.m 18 bags 16 bags 11 bags 2 bags 1 bags 19 bags 8 bags 12 bags 9 bags 8 bags<br />

350 kgs 17.5 kgs 52 kgs 9 kgs 18 kgs 378 kgs 145 kgs 241 kgs 173 kgs 158 kgs<br />

70g/sq.m 13 bags 12 bags 8 bags 2 bags 1 bags 14 bags 5 bags 9 bags 7 bags 6 bags<br />

250 kgs 12.5 kgs 37 kgs 6.5 kgs 13 kgs 270 kgs 104 kgs 173 kgs 124 kgs 113 kgs<br />

70g/sq.m 35 bags 32 bags 21 bags 4 bags 2 bags 39 bags 15 bags 25 bags 18 bags 16 bags<br />

700 kgs 35 kgs 104 kgs 18 kgs 36 kgs 763 kgs 290 kgs 483 kgs 347 kgs 315 kgs<br />

105g/sq.m 53 bags 47 bags 31 bags 6 bags 3 bags 57 bags 22 bags 37 bags 26 bags 24 bags<br />

1,050 kgs 52.5kgs 155 kgs 28 kgs 55 kgs 1,134 kgs 435 kgs 725 kgs 520 kgs 473 kgs<br />

Notes: Quantities sufficient for ONE application at the recommended rate. Ensure accurate measurement of area to be treated and apply at the recommended label rate.<br />

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Spreaders & Settings<br />

Ev-n-Spred C22HD<br />

Spreader<br />

❚ PRO dual port accurate adjustable shut-off<br />

❚ 23kg hopper<br />

❚ Large 33cm low ground pressure tyres<br />

❚ Easy to push<br />

❚ Well balanced with a full hopper<br />

Ev-n-Spred C22HD Spreader Settings<br />

Range Product Spread Width Application Full Rate Half Rate<br />

Width Setting Rate g/m 2 Single Pass Double Pass<br />

MICROFINE ORGANIC All analyses 1.5m R/H closed 2 notches 35 (70) 16.5 (19) 13.5 (16.5)<br />

MICROFINE All analyses 1.5m R/H closed 2 notches 25 (35) 12 (13) 11 (11.5)<br />

PREMIER HG 22-3-15, 18-3-18 1.5m R/H closed 2 notches 25 (35) 12 (13) 11 (11.5)<br />

PREMIER HG 12-3-24, 3-3-32 1.5m R/H closed 2 notches 25 (35) 12.5 (13) 11.5 (12)<br />

MICROLITE ACTIV-8 All analyses 1.5m R/H closed 2 notches 25 (35) 12.5 (13.5) 11.5 (12)<br />

MICROLITE 12-0-12 1.5m R/H closed 2 notches 25 (35) 12.5 (13.5) 11.5 (12)<br />

APEX All analyses 1.5m R/H closed 2 notches 35 12.5 11<br />

FINETURF 14-2-7, 14-0-7, 12-0-9,<br />

6-0-18, 6-0-12, 5-5-10 1.5m R/H closed 2 notches 35 12.5 11<br />

FINETURF Duragran 15-5-15, 11-3-3,<br />

10-2-20, 3-10-5, 3-0-3 1.5m R/H closed 3 notches 35 15 13<br />

FINETURF 9-0-0 1.5m R/H closed 2 notches 30 13.5 12<br />

MICRONISED LAWN SAND 1.2m R/H closed 3 notches 70 (105) 16 (17) 14 (15)<br />

DELTA All analyses 1.8m L/H closed 3 notches 35 16<br />

DELTA MINI 12-4-8 1.5m R/H closed 2 notches 35 12.5 11<br />

OUTFIELD All analyses 1.8m Both fully open 35 17<br />

PLANTING PLUS 4-12-10 1.8m Both fully open 35 17<br />

Scotts SR2000 Spreader Settings<br />

MICROFINE ORGANIC All analyses 1.7m NO.8 35 (70) M½ (R) K (M½)<br />

MICROFINE All analyses 3.2m No.7 25 (35) L½ (N½) J½ (K½)<br />

PREMIER HG All analyses 3.8m No.8 25 (35) L½ (N) K (K½)<br />

MICROLITE ACTIV-8 All analyses 3.8m No.6 25 (35) L½ (N) K (K½)<br />

MICROLITE 12-0-12 3.8m No.6 25 (35) L½ (N) K (K½)<br />

APEX All analyses 3.8m No.7 35 O L<br />

FINETURF All analyses, except 9-0-0 3.8m No.7 35 O L<br />

FINETURF 9-0-0 3.5m No.7 30 M K<br />

MICRONISED LAWN SAND 2.7m No.8 70 (105) N (P) K½ (L½)<br />

DELTA All analyses 3.8m No.8 35 Q<br />

DELTA MINI 12-4-8 3.8m No.7 35 O L<br />

OUTFIELD All analyses 3.8m No.8 35 Q<br />

PLANTING PLUS 4-12-10 3.8m No.8 35 Qº<br />

Note: The above are for guidance only, always consult manufacturer's manual. Settings may vary with moisture content of product. Walking speed will affect swath<br />

width and thus application rate – above are base on 3mph/4.8kph, (Ev-N-Spred 2.24mph/3.6kph). It is recommended that calibration is carried out before application.<br />

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Chemicals<br />

Disease Control<br />

Fungicide Activity Type Fusarium Dollar Anthrac- Red Take-all Leaf Brown Rust Fairy Page<br />

Patch Spot nose Thread Patch Spot Patch Ring Number<br />

Eland Translaminar Preventative/Curative ✓ ✓ * ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 42<br />

Defender Mesostemic Protective/Curative ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ 40<br />

Rayzor Contact Preventative/Curative ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ 46<br />

Masalon Systemic Protective/Curative ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ 43<br />

Fusion Systemic Eradicant/Protective ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✓ * ✗ ✗ 41<br />

Throttle Systemic Eradicant/Protective ✓ ✓ * ✓ * ✗ ✗ ✓ * ✗ ✗ ✗ 44<br />

Exocet Systemic Curative/Protective ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ 45<br />

Pest Control<br />

Product selector<br />

Page<br />

Pesticide Activity Type Earthworms Nematodes<br />

Number<br />

Mascot Systemic Systemic Repellant ✓ ✗ 62<br />

Eagle Green Care Contact Protective/Curative ✗ ✓ 60<br />

Selective Weed Control<br />

Types of weed controlled<br />

Page<br />

Herbicide Activity Broad-leaved Ryegrass Brushwood Total Moss New* grass Number<br />

Greenor Translocated ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ 50<br />

Junction Translocated ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ 51<br />

Crossbar Translocated ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ 49<br />

Super Selective Translocated ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ 52<br />

Icade Translocated ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ 48<br />

Plant Growth Regulator<br />

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* Suppression<br />

*On new grass 8 weeks after sowing<br />

Application Activity<br />

Product Type Inhibits Lateral Seed Reduced Increased<br />

Vertical Stem Head Mowing Root Weed Page<br />

Growth Development Suppression Frequency Mass Control Number<br />

Maintain Bio Synthesis Inhibitor ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ 53


Total Weed Control<br />

Types of Weed Controlled<br />

Herbicide Activity Broad-leaved Grasses Brushwood Total Stump Moss Aquatic Page<br />

regrowth<br />

Number<br />

Hi-Activ Amenity Translocated/non-residual ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓ 59<br />

Gallup Biograde Translocated/non-residual ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓ 56<br />

Discman Biograde Translocated/non-residual ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✓ 58<br />

Chikara Contact/residual ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ 54<br />

Ecoplug Max Non-spray/Translocated ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ 68<br />

Moss Control<br />

Types of weed controlled<br />

Page<br />

Herbicide Activity Broad-leaved Ryegrass Brushwood Total Moss New* grass Number<br />

Mogeton Contact/Residual ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ 61<br />

Lawn Sand Contact/Residual ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ 67<br />

Speciality Chemicals<br />

Area<br />

Page<br />

Product of use Activity Number<br />

✗<br />

✓<br />

✓<br />

✓<br />

✓<br />

✗<br />

✓<br />

✗<br />

Qualgex Removes algae and lichen from hard and artificial surfaces, timber, glass and tiles 38<br />

TriMate Tank mixable adjuvant that improves recovery and fungicide surface retention and leaf penatration 47<br />

Sward Tank mixable adjuvant for use with Mascot Systemic for enhanced suppression of earthworms 63<br />

Trailblazer Trio Spray pattern indicator/anti-drift agent/water conditioner 65<br />

Lineout Liquid foamer for use with spray ‘blob’ markers to identify spray swath treated areas 67<br />

Clearspray Tank cleaner. Effective against all amenity pesticide residues, including glyphosate 66<br />

Foamcheck Defoaming of spray tank solutions. Especially suitable against wetting agents 66<br />

Ice Clean Ice removal from hard surfaces. Calcium Chloride alternative to rock salt and road grit 68<br />

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surface biocide<br />

Qualgex<br />

A surface biocide for professional use<br />

against algae on external hard surfaces<br />

WHY Qualgex<br />

❚ Fully HSE registered<br />

❚ Contains citric acid and penetrant to aid<br />

efficacy<br />

❚ Highly active and long lasting product<br />

❚ Rapid acting – results seen within 48 hours<br />

❚ Effective against all types of algae<br />

❚ Effective cleaning action which ‘brightens’<br />

surface<br />

1. Unicellular algae<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

How Qualgex works<br />

Qualgex is soluble in water, non-corrosive and safe to most<br />

surfaces so is an ideal maintenance product for local<br />

authorities, schools, commercial premises etc. Qualgex is<br />

one of the strongest products on the market and is a<br />

Health & Safety executive registered biocide.<br />

A unique feature of Qualgex is that unlike some other<br />

biocides, it is not de-activated by organic matter,<br />

consequently it will work effect ively on dirty surfaces such<br />

as paths that have not been kept clean.<br />

The action of Qualgex is very rapid, killing algae and other<br />

targets upon contact, with visual effects usually being seen<br />

within 24-48 hours after application. The product also has a<br />

cleaning action that will brighten the appearance of<br />

stonework and similar hard surfaces.<br />

2. Qualgex spray penetrates cell<br />

wall, enters chloroplasts, kills<br />

chlorophyll and renders cell inactive<br />

Untreated<br />

slab<br />

Slab treated<br />

with Qualgex<br />

chloroplasts<br />

Qualgex spray<br />

3. Algal cell is deactivated,<br />

photo synthesis ceases and<br />

the cell dies<br />

cell wall<br />

chlorophyll<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: Alkyl C12-C14 dimethyl<br />

benzylammonium chloride 9.5%<br />

+ Citric Acid + penetrant<br />

HSE No: 7716<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 500 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0488701/05<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

4. Dead algal cells<br />

detach from the<br />

surface<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Qualgex Water Area<br />

50 ml 1 litre 5m 2<br />

1 litre 20 litres 100m 2<br />

5 litres 100 litres 500m 2<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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F U N G I C I D E S<br />

Four effective ways<br />

to control the major<br />

turf diseases<br />

RAYZOR


ACTION➟<br />

preventative and curative fungicide<br />

Defender<br />

A broad spectrum fungicide displaying<br />

protective and curative activity against<br />

Fusarium Patch and Red Thread<br />

TRANSLAMINAR<br />

RAINFAST<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

WHY Defender<br />

❚ Ideal as part of an integrated tank-mix<br />

disease management programme<br />

❚ Gives broad spectrum fungal disease<br />

control including Fusarium Patch and<br />

Red Thread<br />

❚ Displays both preventative and curative<br />

activity due to its mesostemic mode of<br />

action<br />

❚ Fungal control still effective under cold<br />

conditions (not frost)<br />

❚ Excellent rainfast properties provide<br />

maximum effectiveness<br />

The best form of defence is attack!<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

How Defender works<br />

Defender is a strobilurin based fungicide that displays both<br />

protective and some curative activity against Fusarium<br />

Patch and Red Thread. It has a mesostemic mode of<br />

action, offering multiple benefits in terms of its distribution<br />

around the plant:<br />

Protects new growth: Though not transported within the<br />

xylem of the plant it still has local penetrant movement.<br />

Long lasting control: It is strongly attracted to lipids and so<br />

binds more easily to the cuticle and waxy layer of the<br />

plant leaf, so providing good rainfast properties.<br />

Excellent coverage: Can move by both vapour activity<br />

and surface moisture, so is re-distributed around the<br />

application point and also away from it.<br />

Translaminar properties: Can move across the leaf blade<br />

giving disease control on the opposite side of the leaf from<br />

where it has been applied.<br />

How to use Defender<br />

Apply Defender as a preventative treatment at the first<br />

sign of disease. If grass is being mown it should be applied<br />

after cutting, and further mowing should not take place<br />

until at least 48 hours after treatment.<br />

Do not apply more than two applications of Defender per<br />

year. Do not apply sequential applications of the<br />

fungicide. Alternate with a fungicide having a different<br />

mode of action.<br />

Red Thread<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains:<br />

Fusarium<br />

500g/kg (50% w/w) trifloxystrobin<br />

MAPP No: 14065<br />

Pack size: 700g<br />

Pack coverage: 10,000 sq.m (1ha)<br />

RT order code: 0633131/700<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Defender Water Volume Area<br />

Vehicle Mounted<br />

Hydraulic Sprayer<br />

700g 400-500 litres 1 ha<br />

Knapsack Sprayer 35g 20-25 litres 500m 2<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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contact and systemic fungicide<br />

Fusion<br />

A contact and systemic fungicide<br />

with curative and preventative<br />

activity against major turf diseases<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

SYSTEMIC<br />

ACTION<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

WHY Fusion<br />

❚ Controls Fusarium Patch, Red Thread,<br />

Dollar Spot, Anthracnose and Rust in<br />

amenity turf<br />

❚ Combination of trifloxystrobin and<br />

tebuconazole offers both contact and<br />

systemic activity<br />

❚ Offers a wide window of application<br />

over the season<br />

❚ Low application rate gives cost effective<br />

control<br />

❚ Ideal as part of an integrated disease<br />

management programme<br />

How Fusion works<br />

Fusarium<br />

Red Thread<br />

How to use Fusion<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Dollar Spot<br />

Equipment Fusion Water Volume Area<br />

Vehicle Mounted<br />

Hydraulic Sprayer<br />

1 litre 400-500 litres 1 ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 200g/l (18.2% w/w) tebuconazole and<br />

100g/l (9.1%) trifloxystrobin<br />

MAPP No: 15967<br />

Pack size: 1 litre<br />

Pack coverage: 10,000 sq.m (1ha)<br />

RT order code: 0632310/01<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

Anthracnose<br />

Rust<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

As part of the overall integrated disease<br />

management programme it may well be<br />

necessary on occasion to apply a<br />

fungicide within the regime.<br />

Fusion is a dual action fungicide<br />

containing both trifloxystrobin and<br />

tebuconazole. Trifloxystrobin belongs to the<br />

strobilurin class of chemistry and inhibits<br />

cellular respiration, whilst tebuconazole is a<br />

sterol biosynthesis inhibitor. Consequently,<br />

the product offers both protective and<br />

some curative activity.<br />

The fungicide has very good rainfast<br />

properties, provides long-lasting control<br />

and can be used all year round, even at<br />

very low temperatures providing the<br />

weather conditions are appropriate.<br />

Fusion can be used when grass is either<br />

dormant or actively growing, ideally<br />

applied preventatively or when disease<br />

symptoms first appear. If grass is being<br />

mown, Fusion should be applied after<br />

cutting and further mowing should not<br />

take place until at least 48 hours after<br />

treatment.<br />

Alternate with a fungicide having a<br />

different mode of action.<br />

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ACTION➟<br />

all-year-round fungicide<br />

Eland<br />

A broad spectrum fungicide for the<br />

control of Fusarium Patch, Red Thread,<br />

Dollar Spot and other key diseases in<br />

managed amenity turf<br />

WHY Eland<br />

❚ Latest generation strobilurin<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

fungicide – can be used all year round<br />

❚ Increased persistence, wide spectrum<br />

of activity<br />

❚ Multi-site activity with long term efficacy<br />

❚ Rainfast 1 hour after application<br />

❚ Enhances appearance of the sward<br />

❚ Excellent turf safety<br />

❚ Superb in tank mixtures<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Eland Water Volume Area<br />

TRANSLAMINAR<br />

Vehicle Mounted 1.25kg 200 litres 1 ha<br />

Knapsack Sprayer 62.5g 25 litres 500m 2<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

Eland is a 3rd generation strobilurin turf fungicide and should be<br />

used as part of a resistance management strategy with other<br />

fungicides that have a different mode of action, together with<br />

cultural and general maintenance practices. Although two<br />

consecutive applications can be made, it is advisable to alternate<br />

with a fungicide having a different mode of action.<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

RAINFAST<br />

How Eland works<br />

The systemic properties of this exciting molecule allow<br />

Eland to move through the leaf and control disease both<br />

on its upper and on its lower surface. This unique activity<br />

protects both sides of the leaf within minutes of application.<br />

Eland offers<br />

dual-sided leaf protection<br />

The spray deposit serves as a constant fungicide reservoir,<br />

releasing active ingredient to provide long-term<br />

protection….even when mowed off. Eland is especially<br />

suited to being applied as a preventative treatment,<br />

especially at times when turf disease pressure is high. It can<br />

also restrain mycelial growth and thereby provide<br />

additional curative activity.<br />

Improved sward appearance Treatments of Eland<br />

stimulate an increase in the plants capacity to convert<br />

nitrite to nitrate which improves the plants use of Nitrogen,<br />

resulting in the turf exhibiting an enhanced green colour. A<br />

further effect is a decrease in the release of ethylene,<br />

which leads to higher stress tolerance for the plant and is a<br />

major benefit during periods of drought.<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 200g/kg (20% w/w) pyraclostrobin<br />

MAPP No: 14549<br />

Pack size: 250g bottle<br />

Pack coverage: 2,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0632370/250<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

Broad spectrum disease control<br />

Controls all major turf diseases<br />

Anthracnose<br />

Brown Patch<br />

Fairy Ring<br />

Fusarium Patch<br />

Snow Mould<br />

Leaf Spot<br />

...with high level activity against:<br />

Melting Out<br />

Pythium Blight (Damping Off)<br />

Red Thread<br />

Rust<br />

Take-all Patch<br />

Dollar Spot suppression<br />

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systemic fungicide<br />

Masalon<br />

A turf fungicide with outstanding<br />

systemic activity against Fusarium<br />

Patch, with a protective action, from<br />

very low rates of active ingredient<br />

WHY Masalon<br />

❚ Proven effective even in high<br />

disease pressure<br />

❚ Treatment is effective for over 4 weeks<br />

❚ Cost effective, easy-to-measure dose rate<br />

❚ Outstanding safety to turfgrass species<br />

❚ Proven safety to beneficial soil bacteria<br />

❚ No efficacy lost by rainfall<br />

❚ Very low rates of active ingredient applied<br />

❚ No Hazard Classification<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

SYSTEMIC<br />

ACTION<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

How Masalon works<br />

➟ ➟<br />

RAINFAST<br />

MASALON* TURF FUNGICIDE gives very effective control of<br />

Fusarium Patch whilst being totally safe to all key turfgrass<br />

species and to soil bacteria. The application rate of Masalon<br />

also makes it a truly cost effective choice. As an emulsion in<br />

water formulation Masalon has a low concentration of active<br />

ingredient but at the same time has a very high level of control.<br />

As Masalon cannot be washed off, it remains effective at<br />

controlling Fusarium Patch for at least 4 weeks.<br />

How to use Masalon<br />

Masalon Turf Fungicide can be used at any time of the year.<br />

Apply at first signs of disease symptoms when weather<br />

conditions are favourable. For best results apply when turf is<br />

actively growing outside of a frost period.<br />

A second spray may be required after 4 weeks if weather<br />

conditions favour further disease development. Masalon may<br />

be applied to newly sown turf at or after the 2-leaf growth<br />

stage. To optimize translocation and fungicidal activity it is<br />

recommended not to mow the turf for 1 day before and after<br />

an application of Masalon.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Masalon Water Volume Area<br />

Power Sprayer 8 litres 500 litres 1 ha<br />

Powered Walkover Sprayer 80ml 5 litres 100m 2<br />

Hand Held Sprayer 80ml 5 litres 100m 2<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

Amount active ingredient applied (g/ha) from one application<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 45g/litre myclobutanil<br />

MAPP No: 12385<br />

Pack size: 1 litre<br />

Pack coverage: 1,250 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0632350/01<br />

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systemic turf fungicide<br />

Throttle<br />

Highly active ingredients with different modes<br />

of action provide systemic activity and stops<br />

spore germination on leaf surface<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

SYSTEMIC<br />

ACTION<br />

➟<br />

WHY Throttle<br />

❚ Contains two highly active fungicides<br />

with different modes of action<br />

❚ Preventative, curative, eradicant and<br />

systemic action<br />

❚ Ideal partner in a tank mix combination<br />

❚ Stops germination of spores on leaf<br />

surface<br />

❚ Effective under cold conditions<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟ ➟<br />

How Throttle works<br />

Applied at the early stage of the disease Throttle’s curative activity<br />

provides outstanding results. Alternatively, the product can be applied<br />

before the onset of the disease during periods when disease risk is<br />

high, so preventing infection occurring. Throttle offers a three-way<br />

route for the achievement of superb disease control, delivering<br />

preventative, curative and eradicant activity.<br />

The combination of actives in Throttle have complimentary modes of<br />

action ensuring excellent disease control under a wide range of<br />

situations. Throttle is particularly suited for use in tank mixtures and<br />

integrated fungicide programmes.<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 267g/l prochloraz and<br />

132g/l tebuconazole<br />

MAPP No: 13900<br />

Pack size: 850 ml<br />

Pack coverage: 5,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0632330/850<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Throttle Water Volume Area<br />

Power Sprayer 1.7 litres 500 litres 1 ha<br />

Knapsack Sprayer 85ml 25 litres 500m 2<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

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oad spectrum fungicide<br />

Exocet<br />

A broad spectrum, systemic fungicide<br />

for effective disease control on turf<br />

and ornamentals<br />

WHY Exocet<br />

❚ Three-way action – protective,<br />

curative and eradicant<br />

❚ Fast uptake – transported quickly to the<br />

target site<br />

❚ Broad spectrum – controls the most<br />

common turf diseases<br />

❚ Approved for use through both boom<br />

and knapsack sprayers<br />

❚ Low rate of use – environmentally<br />

responsible<br />

❚ Complements an Integrated<br />

Disease Management<br />

Programme<br />

Exocet is particularly<br />

effective against Fusarium,<br />

Anthracnose, Dollar Spot<br />

and Brown Patch<br />

Fusarium Patch<br />

Brown Patch<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

SYSTEMIC<br />

ACTION<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟ ➟<br />

How Exocet works<br />

Advanced formulation technology ensures the active ingredients in<br />

Exocet are rapidly absorbed by the plant and systemically<br />

transported in the plant via the xylem, usually within one hour of<br />

treatment. This systemic translocation contributes to good<br />

distribution of the active ingredient within the plant tissue and<br />

ensures maximum protection throughout the plant thereby<br />

minimizing loss due to climatic or environmental causes.<br />

Exocet offers a three-way route for the achievement of superb<br />

disease control. It has a fast action against a broad spectrum of<br />

diseases delivering preventative, curative and eradicant activity.<br />

Exocet’s micro emulsion,<br />

concentrated formulation mixes into<br />

a no-odour clear solution and<br />

provides excellent tank mix<br />

compatibility and stability.<br />

Dollar Spot<br />

Anthracnose<br />

How to use Exocet<br />

RAINFAST<br />

Apply 4 sprays per season as a<br />

preventative spray programme,<br />

when conditions become favourable<br />

for disease development.<br />

Applications should be made at<br />

minimum intervals of 14 days.<br />

For optimum disease control, use<br />

Exocet in conjunction with turf<br />

management practices that<br />

promote plant health.<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 156 g/l propiconazole<br />

MAPP No: 15598<br />

Pack size: 3 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 1 ha<br />

RT order code: 0632320/01<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Exocet Water Volume Area<br />

Power Sprayer 3 litres 400-1,000 litres 1 ha<br />

Knapsack (Spot treatments) 30ml 4-10 litres 100m 2<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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contact fungicide<br />

Rayzor<br />

A broad spectrum contact fungicide with<br />

protectant activity against Fusarium Patch,<br />

Dollar Spot, Red Thread, and reduction of<br />

Anthracnose, Leaf Spot and Rust<br />

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WHY Rayzor<br />

❚ A dicarboximide fungicide<br />

for control of Fusarium Patch<br />

and Red Thread<br />

❚ Displays both preventative and curative<br />

activity<br />

❚ Ideal for use when grass growth is at its<br />

slowest<br />

❚ Formulation is rainfast in 1 hour<br />

❚ Dew build-up is reduced following<br />

application<br />

❚ Ideal as part of an integrated disease<br />

management programme<br />

Dew build-up is reduced after treatment<br />

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How Rayzor works<br />

Fungicides can be generally classified into specific<br />

groups, each having different modes of action. Some are<br />

multi-site, some are single-site inhibitors with varying<br />

effects on the metabolic process of the pathogen.<br />

Contact fungicides such as Rayzor can be applied<br />

throughout the year, though best results are achieved in<br />

the autumn-spring period when growth is at its slowest.<br />

Mowing after application however, will tend to remove<br />

the active ingredient and new growth will not be<br />

protected.<br />

How to use Rayzor<br />

Rayzor specifically controls Fusarium Patch<br />

(Microdochium nivale) and Red Thread (Laetisaria<br />

fuciformis). It can be applied only to golf greens, golf<br />

tees, and for patch treatment of up to 5% of fairways.<br />

Rayzor can be used all year round to golf courses but<br />

ideally should be applied between autumn and spring<br />

when grass growth is at its slowest.<br />

Curative: Apply at first sign of disease and repeat as<br />

necessary at intervals of 1 month or greater. Maximum<br />

number of treatments: 4 per year.<br />

Preventative: Apply at monthly intervals.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Rayzor Water Volume Area<br />

Vehicle Mounted<br />

Hydraulic Sprayer<br />

20 litres 500 litres 1 ha<br />

Knapsack Sprayer 200ml 5 litres 100m 2<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 255g/l (25% w/w) iprodione<br />

MAPP No: 14903<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 2,500 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0632360/05<br />

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information before use.<br />

Fusarium Patch<br />

Red Thread<br />

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stress relief and recovery agent<br />

TriMate<br />

For use with turf fungicides to<br />

maximize leaf surface retention, assist<br />

plants’ natural defences and stimulate<br />

recovery from damage<br />

WHY TriMate<br />

❚ Aid to recovery<br />

❚ Enhances fungicide leaf penetration<br />

❚ Maximises surface spray retention<br />

❚ Stimulates root growth<br />

❚ Excellent tank mix properties<br />

Improve Disease<br />

Control<br />

How TriMate works<br />

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TriMate is a unique combination of Amino Acids, Fulvic<br />

Acid, leaf penetrant and foliar ‘sticking’ agent.<br />

The product has been formulated to aid the fast<br />

penetration of Amino Acids into the leaf whilst, at the same<br />

time, improving coverage on the leaf surface ensuring<br />

maximum surface retention of the spray.<br />

Designed to be used in tank mixes with a wide range of<br />

fungicides, TriMate’s combination of Amino and Fulvic<br />

Acids assists the plants natural defence mechanisms and<br />

stimulates root growth and recovery from damage,<br />

improving the performance of tank mixture components.<br />

Trimate can be used with the following turf grass fungicides:<br />

Defender, Eland, Rayzor, Masalon and Throttle.<br />

<strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> has developed a number of disease control<br />

programmes for winter and early spring that combine<br />

curative and protective activity against Fusarium and other<br />

common turf disease.<br />

Consult the <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> Tank Mixture Programmes for<br />

further information.<br />

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Enhance Plant<br />

Defences<br />

Stimulate Growth<br />

Recovery<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment TriMate Water Volume Area<br />

Power Sprayer 20 litres 500 litres 1 ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 2,500 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0420205/05<br />

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selective herbicide<br />

Icade<br />

NEW<br />

TO THE RANGE<br />

Effective control of Japanese knotweed,<br />

hogweed and other tough weeds in<br />

amenity grassland<br />

WHY Icade<br />

❚ Effective against tough and<br />

invasive weeds<br />

❚ Rainfast in 1 hour<br />

❚ Safe to grasses<br />

❚ Virtually no odour<br />

❚ Outstanding translocation to the weed<br />

roots<br />

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How Icade works<br />

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RAINFAST<br />

LOW ODOUR<br />

FORMULATION<br />

Icade is a new and unique herbicide that will provide effective control<br />

against difficult to control and pernicious weeds such as Japanese<br />

knotweed, hogweed, rosebay willow herb and brambles. It’s low odour<br />

makes it an ideal product to use in areas where public alarm may be<br />

generated by smells commonly associated with herbicide application,<br />

and being rainfast in 1 hour is a major benefit over glyphosate.<br />

Unwanted vegetation in amenity grassland and non-crop areas causes<br />

safety hazards, severe economic loss and damage to important and<br />

desirable structures. In addition the weeds are unsightly, reduce<br />

biodiversity and can pose a severe risk to human health.<br />

Icade brings a range of benefits over existing products when it comes to<br />

controlling problems weeds.<br />

Nothing gets to<br />

grips with weeds<br />

like Icade<br />

Icade is quickly transported<br />

throughout the target weed<br />

and is ideal for weed control<br />

in such areas as railway and<br />

motorway embankments,<br />

industrial areas, under<br />

powerlines, in cemeteries,<br />

utility areas and around<br />

groundsmen and<br />

greenkeeper sheds.<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 12 g/litre aminopyralid and<br />

120 g/litre of triclopyr<br />

MAPP No: 16182<br />

Pack size: 1 litre<br />

Pack coverage: 2,500 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0434105<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Icade Water Volume Area<br />

Power Sprayer 2.4 litres 200-400 litres 1 ha<br />

Knapsack Sprayer 150-200ml 10-20 litres 500m 2<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

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selective herbicide<br />

Crossbar<br />

An outstanding selective broad-leaved<br />

herbicide for managed amenity turf<br />

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WHY Crossbar<br />

❚ Controls many difficult-to-kill turf weeds<br />

including Slender Speedwell and Yellow<br />

Suckling Clover<br />

❚ Contains three powerful active ingredients<br />

giving broad spectrum activity<br />

❚ Can be applied on newly sown turf<br />

2 months after sowing<br />

❚ Excellent grass safety<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Crossbar Water Volume Area<br />

Power Sprayer 2 litres 200-1,000 litres 1 ha<br />

Knapsack Sprayer 20ml 10 litres 100m 2<br />

How Crossbar works<br />

Crossbar contains three powerful active ingredients – fluroxypyr,<br />

2,4-D and dicamba.<br />

Fluroxypyr belongs to the pyridine carboxylic acids group of<br />

chemicals and is active at very low dose rates and readily<br />

translocated through the target weeds. Dicamba and 2,4-D also<br />

work by interrupting plant hormone activity in susceptible weed<br />

species.<br />

Weeds controlled<br />

by Crossbar<br />

Mouse Ear, Common<br />

Plantain spp<br />

Chickweed, Common<br />

Selfheal<br />

Clover, White<br />

Sorrel, Common<br />

Low application<br />

rates for cost<br />

effective control!<br />

Daisy<br />

Dandelion<br />

Hawkweed, Mouse-ear<br />

Speedwell, Slender<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 105 g/l fluroxypyr (acid equivalent),<br />

285 g/l 2,4-D (acid equivalent) and<br />

52.5 g/l dicamba<br />

MAPP No: 14453<br />

Pack size: 2 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 1 hectare<br />

RT order code: 0423335/02<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

Yarrow<br />

Yellow Suckling Clover<br />

How to use Crossbar<br />

Buttercup, Creeping<br />

Cat’s Ear<br />

Apply when the weeds are actively growing (normally between<br />

April and September) and when the soil is moist. Best results are<br />

obtained by applying in spring or early summer before weeds<br />

begin to flower.<br />

New turf may be treated in the spring provided that at least two<br />

months have elapsed between sowing and treatment.<br />

Repeat application 8-10 weeks after first application if<br />

necessary.<br />

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selective systemic herbicide<br />

Greenor<br />

A new generation selective turf<br />

herbicides that kills a wide range of<br />

broad-leaved including white and<br />

yellow suckling clovers<br />

LOW ODOUR<br />

FORMULATION<br />

WHY Greenor<br />

❚ Unique micro-emulsion technology<br />

increases herbicidal activity<br />

❚ Controls a wide range of common turf<br />

weeds<br />

❚ Can be used on new grass only two<br />

months after sowing<br />

❚ Does not scorch the plant leaves as with<br />

some other herbicides<br />

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How Greenor works<br />

Unique technology –<br />

unique weedkilling ability<br />

Greenor is the result of more than five years research into<br />

micro-emulsion technology which increases herbicide<br />

activity, resulting in a more thorough kill with lower amounts<br />

of active ingredient.<br />

Greenor does not scorch the weed leaves, so there is no<br />

burnt appearance. Because it achieves effective<br />

translocation into the roots, a more thorough kill of the root<br />

occurs, so achieving a greater level of weed control.<br />

Low odour formulations<br />

Greenor is a micro-emulsion formulation that has very low<br />

odour compared to other products.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Greenor Water Volume Area<br />

Power Sprayer 4 litres 200-1,000 litres 1 ha<br />

Knapsack Sprayer 40ml 10 litres 500m 2<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

White Clover<br />

Yellow Suckling Clover<br />

Unique formulation –<br />

unique safety to fine turfgrasses<br />

This highly selective new generation herbicide has<br />

excellent grass safety. It is even recommended for use<br />

on new grass from as early as two months after sowing<br />

so the product can be used throughout the turf – even<br />

on worn patches that have recently been re-seeded.<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 40g fluroxypyr, 20g clopyralid, 200g<br />

MCPA per litre<br />

MAPP No: 15204<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 12,500 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0423330/05<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

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cost-effective herbicide<br />

Junction<br />

A new generation herbicide specially<br />

formulated for contractors for the regular<br />

maintenance control of weeds in sports,<br />

amenity turf and amenity grassland<br />

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WHY Junction<br />

❚ Unique micro-emulsion technology<br />

increases herbicidal activity<br />

❚ Controls a wide range of common turf<br />

weeds<br />

❚ Can be used on new grass only two<br />

months after sowing<br />

Junction<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Junction Water Volume Area<br />

Power Sprayer 1.2 litres 100-400 litres 1 ha<br />

Knapsack Sprayer 12ml 10 litres 100m 2<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Area treated by 1 litre (sq.m)<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

Contains: Florasulam and 2,4-D<br />

MAPP No: 12493<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 41,667 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0423400/05<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

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How Junction works<br />

JUNCTION* TURF HERBICIDE uses the power of florasulam to<br />

reduce the overall amount of active ingredient applied as<br />

required by the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD). This not<br />

only minimises the active loading on the environment, but<br />

also reduces the amount of product needed to be carried<br />

to a job. The florasulam is combined with a low rate of 2,4-<br />

D, which broadens the weed spectrum of Junction.<br />

Junction has been cleverly formulated as a suspo-emulsion<br />

in water, allowing it to be applied in 100 litres water per<br />

hectare. This markedly reduces the time needed to<br />

complete a spray operation. Junction can be applied after<br />

only 2 months to spring or summer sown turf. In addition,<br />

reseeding can be carried out just 4 weeks after application.<br />

Both systemic active ingredients enter primarily through the<br />

foliage and are readily<br />

translocated, moving to all<br />

growing points of the weeds.<br />

Junction Turf Herbicide is rapidly<br />

absorbed and rainfast one hour<br />

after treatment.<br />

Junction and turf selectivity:<br />

Junction has been widely tested<br />

and shows high levels of safety<br />

to the following common fine<br />

turf grass species: Annual<br />

meadow grass, browntop bent,<br />

chewings fescue, creeping bent,<br />

perennial ryegrass, smooth<br />

stalked meadow grass, timothy<br />

grass.<br />

Weeds controlled by Junction:<br />

Broad-leaved (Greater) Plantain,<br />

Common Dandelion, Daisy,<br />

Sticky Mouse-ear, White Clover.<br />

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low-rate selective herbicide<br />

Super Selective Plus<br />

A liquid selective broad-leaved weed<br />

herbicide for the control of many annual<br />

and perennial weeds in managed<br />

amenity turf and amenity grassland<br />

WHY Super Selective Plus<br />

❚ Three active ingredients in one<br />

formulation, give rapid control<br />

of most commonly occurring<br />

broad-leaved weeds in turf<br />

❚ Lower application rates from high<br />

concentrations of active ingredients<br />

❚ Broad spectrum of activity, controls<br />

many difficult weeds such as Yarrow<br />

With Super Selective Plus<br />

it costs you only for<br />

the weed problem<br />

you need to control!<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 237.5g mecoprop-p, 256.25g MCPA<br />

and 31.25g dicamba per litre<br />

MAPP No: 11928<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 1.82-2.86 ha<br />

RT order code: 0423326/05<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and<br />

product information before use.<br />

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How Super Selective Plus works<br />

An effective combination of three active ingredients<br />

(mecoprop-p, MCPA and dicamba) enables this<br />

formulation to give good control of most commonly<br />

occurring broad-leaved weeds found in turf. The<br />

addition of dicamba also gives control of some of the<br />

more resistant weed species.<br />

Weeds controlled<br />

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Lower application rate, 1 treatment per season:<br />

Cat’s Ear, Greater Plantain, Hoary Plantain, Lesser Plantain,<br />

Ribwort Plantain, Sea Plantain.<br />

Lower application rate, 2 treatments per season:<br />

Those above and Creeping Buttercup, Daisy, Dandelion.<br />

Higher application rate, 1 treatment per season:<br />

Those above and Bird’s Foot Trefoil, White Clover, Common<br />

Mouse-ear, Black Medick, Selfheal, Lesser Trefoil (a repeat<br />

application may be necessary).<br />

Higher application rate, 2 treatments (in successive<br />

seasons if necessary):<br />

Those above and Pearlwort, Yarrow.<br />

APPLICATION RATES – LOWER RATE<br />

Equipment Super Selective Plus Water Volume Area<br />

Power Sprayer 3.5 litres 300-500 litres 1 ha<br />

Max application 2 per year<br />

APPLICATION RATES – HIGHER RATE<br />

Equipment Super Selective Plus Water Volume Area<br />

Power Sprayer 5.5 litres 300-500 litres 1 ha<br />

Max application 2 per year<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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plant growth regulator<br />

Maintain<br />

NEW<br />

TO THE RANGE<br />

Produces a more dense, healthier<br />

sward and improved root mass.<br />

Can reduce the frequency of<br />

mowing operations<br />

WHY Maintain<br />

❚ Improved sward density<br />

❚ Reduced mowing frequency<br />

❚ Increased root mass<br />

❚ Improved turf colour and strength<br />

❚ Enhanced resistance to stress<br />

Maintain can be used in difficult and hazardous to mow areas<br />

such as banks, over-raised tree roots and around the trees<br />

themselves. Applying Maintain in such areas will reduce the<br />

number of cuts required per year and therefore the number of<br />

visits to such difficult to mow areas will be reduced. Maintain can<br />

be tank mixed with suitable micronutrients to create season-long<br />

performance.<br />

Maintain is a management tool designed to allow a more flexible use<br />

of available labour and better deployment of limited resources. Such<br />

flexibility also applies in the reduction of fuel costs and machinery<br />

wear and, most importantly, produces superb turf .<br />

The action of Maintain redirects grass growth by specifically targeting<br />

the gibberellic acid site responsible for cell elongation.<br />

Such action not only inhibits vertical growth but diverts it downwards<br />

into the root system where it helps to produce and increase food<br />

reserves and lateral stem development. The result is the production of<br />

a thicker, healthier sward that allows turf to better withstand stress<br />

caused by temperature extremes, moisture loss, traffic and wear. An<br />

added benefit is that helps in the management of Poa annua.<br />

Add Trailblazer to the spray tank to ensure even application and<br />

identify missed areas.<br />

Maintain can<br />

help reduce<br />

mowing<br />

regimes,<br />

and clippings,<br />

by half!<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Greens Tees Fairways & Amenity Rough & Semi-rough Winter Sports<br />

Frequency Every 2-4 week Every 3-5 weeks Every 4-6 weeks Every 5-8 weeks Every 4-6 weeks<br />

Height of cut 10mm<br />

Dose rate 0.2-0.4 l/ha 0.8-1.6 l/ha 0.8-1.6 l/ha up to 2.4 l/ha 0.8-1.6 l/ha<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

Contains: Trinexapac-ethyl<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

MAPP No: 15626<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

RT order code: 0421333/05<br />

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contact and residual herbicide<br />

Chikara<br />

A highly effective, broad-spectrum<br />

herbicide for tough weed situations<br />

WATER DISPERSABLE<br />

GRANULES<br />

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WHY Chikara<br />

❚ Pre-emergent and early postemergent*<br />

weed control on surfaces<br />

not intended to bear vegetation<br />

❚ Combines both a contact and<br />

residual mode of action<br />

❚ Can be mixed with glyphosate to<br />

control emerged weeds<br />

❚ Low application rate for cost-effective<br />

control<br />

❚ Convenient water dispersible<br />

granular formulation for ease of<br />

application<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Chikara Water Volume Area<br />

Power Sprayer 150g 200-600 litres 1 ha<br />

Knapsack Sprayer 15g 15 litres 1,000m<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A* M* J* J* A* S* O N D<br />

*May be tank-mixed with glyphosate-based herbicides<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 25% w/w flazasulfuron (250g/kg)<br />

MAPP No: 14189<br />

Pack size: 150g<br />

Pack coverage: 1 hectare<br />

RT order code: 0488380/<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

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How Chikara ® works<br />

Chikara is a systemic pre-emergent<br />

and early post-emergent herbicide<br />

for the control of annual and<br />

perennial weeds on natural<br />

surfaces not intended to bear<br />

vegetation, and permeable<br />

surfaces over-lying soil.<br />

Chikara is absorbed by shoots and<br />

roots and translocated through the<br />

xylem and phloem to the<br />

meristematic zone where it inhibits<br />

acetolactate synthase (a key<br />

enzyme involved in amino-acid<br />

synthesis), resulting in plant death.<br />

Many affected weed seedlings will<br />

not emerge above soil level. Those<br />

that do will exhibit yellowing or<br />

reddening of the leaves and become<br />

necrotic and die shortly thereafter.<br />

Chikara has a broad spectrum of<br />

herbicidal activity with control lasting<br />

up to 5 months against broad-leaved<br />

and grass weeds. Where weeds are<br />

established/emerged at the time of<br />

application always tank mix Chikara<br />

with an appropriate dose of an<br />

approved glyphosate formulation.<br />

How to use Chikara<br />

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Controls<br />

problem<br />

weeds for<br />

up to 5<br />

months<br />

Chikara may be used for weed control in non-crop areas, in open soil,<br />

or in certain circumstances against weeds growing in gravel or other<br />

porous surfaces.<br />

Areas of use include Fence lines ✱ Strips of land adjacent to<br />

timber yards ✱ Around buildings ✱ Industrial sites ✱ Oil and gas<br />

storage sites ✱ Power stations ✱ Electric sub-station ✱ Beneath<br />

pylons ✱ Park obstacles and furniture.<br />

Due to the potential for run-off into surface waters Chikara must not<br />

be used on non-porous man-made surfaces, e.g. paved areas,<br />

concrete, tarmac car parks and footpaths. Chikara must not be used<br />

in or around amenity vegetation.<br />

For best results apply Chikara in early spring before weeds<br />

germinate. If weeds are present, tank mix with a glyphosatebased<br />

herbicide when the weeds are small and actively growing.<br />

Do not apply more than one application of Chikara per year.<br />

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Cost-effective weed control<br />

When comparing the costs associated with multiple visits for<br />

strimming and/or repeat glyphosate applications there are<br />

potentially significant savings. Due to the highly active formulation,<br />

Chikara delivers a low application rate and low level of active<br />

ingredient whilst still providing excellent efficacy. This makes the<br />

product cost effective both in the amount of product used as well as<br />

minimizing packaging disposal costs.<br />

The annual cost for comparable vegetation control on 1 hectare,<br />

based on typical costs for 4 strimmer or 4 glyphosate operations is<br />

compared to a Chikara/glyphosate programme in the graph below.<br />

Positive Environmental Profile<br />

Chikara combines effective weed control with<br />

operator safety and low risk to the environment.<br />

It has a good a low application rate and low<br />

level of active ingredient whilst still providing<br />

excellent efficacy. Chikara presents negligible<br />

risk to birds, mammals, fish, aquatic<br />

invertebrates and bees when used as directed<br />

on the product label.<br />

Operational Benefits<br />

One application of Chikara can save<br />

repeated strimming visits to clear around<br />

obstacles, fence lines, headstones and<br />

similar situations. This represents good value<br />

for money and reduces operator exposure<br />

to hand/arm vibration (HAV) risk.<br />

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foliar-applied herbicide<br />

Gallup Biograde Amenity<br />

A foliar-applied translocated glyphosate<br />

herbicide for the control of emerged<br />

weeds in amenity and industrial<br />

situations, forestry and aquatic areas<br />

WHY Gallup Biograde Amenity<br />

❚ Can be used any time of year when<br />

weeds are green and actively growing<br />

❚ Non-hazardous COSHH classification<br />

❚ Bio-degraded by micro-organisms in<br />

the soil<br />

❚ Superior performance<br />

❚ Can be used for aquatic weed control<br />

❚ BioEnhance Adjuvant Technology<br />

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Aquatic Weed Control<br />

Gallup Biograde Amenity can be<br />

used for the control of waterside and<br />

emergent weeds including Reeds,<br />

Rushes, Sedges, Grasses and<br />

Watercress, and against the floating<br />

weeds White Water-lily and Yellow<br />

Water-lily. As with any aquatic<br />

herbicide, prior approval should be<br />

sought from appropriate authorities.<br />

How Gallup Biograde Amenity works<br />

The active ingredient of Gallup Biograde Amenity is glyphosate which<br />

acts by blocking the plant's enzymatic system. As this system is only found<br />

in plants and not found in humans, animals, birds or fish, the herbicidal<br />

activity is very specific – and effective.<br />

The BEAT formulation ensures the herbicide is<br />

readily absorbed through the leaf cuticle and is<br />

able to circulate throughout the plant and right<br />

down to the roots. As a result not just the foliage<br />

but the whole of the plant is killed.<br />

Gallup Biograde Amenity is adsorbed easily onto the soil particles so does<br />

not leach and is also broken down by the soil bacteria into harmless<br />

natural substances.<br />

The product has great flexibility of use and can be applied in a variety of<br />

situations including ✱ Around buildings ✱ On industrial sites ✱Along<br />

fences and walls ✱ On paths, pavements and roadways ✱ Around tree<br />

bases ✱ Site preparation for landscaping<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 360g/l (30.7% w/w) glyphosate<br />

MAPP No: 12716<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: Non-cropped land: 8,333-12,500 sq.m<br />

Forestry:<br />

5,000-10,000 sq.m<br />

Aquatic:<br />

8,333-10,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0488276/05<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

✱ Application rates for Forestry, Industrial, Amenity and Aquatic<br />

situations are too extensive to show here. Please refer to the<br />

product label.<br />

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Mascot<br />

Hi-Aktiv Amenity<br />

<br />

A new generation<br />

high-level glyphosate<br />

▲ Contains 490 g/l glyphosate ▲<br />

▲ Visible symptoms within 1 week ▲<br />

▲ Up to 36% more herbicidal activity▲<br />

▲ Can plant within 24 hours of application ▲<br />

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glyphosate cda herbicide<br />

Discman CDA Biograde<br />

A unique ready-to-use CDA formulation<br />

for the control of emerged weeds in<br />

amenity and forest areas, and near water<br />

WHY Discman CDA Biograde<br />

❚ Foliar applied, non-residual<br />

herbicide with a high<br />

concentration non-hazard glyphosate<br />

❚ Controls annual and perennial grasses<br />

and broad-leaved weeds<br />

❚ Ready to use CDA formulation – no<br />

water, no mixing, no overdosing<br />

❚ Unique non-irritant, biograde<br />

formulation giving greater efficacy<br />

❚ Low standard application rate –<br />

7 litres/ha<br />

❚ Non-hazardous COSHH classification<br />

❚ Eliminator lance for easy application<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Target Weed Discman Area<br />

CDA Biograde<br />

Light vegetation and annual weeds 7 litres 1 ha<br />

Established deep-rooted annuals,<br />

10 litres<br />

perennial grasses and broad-leaved weeds<br />

1 ha<br />

Forestry/woodlands: Before planting – to<br />

control broad-leaved and grass weeds<br />

8.5 litres 1ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 216 g/l glyphosate<br />

MAPP No: 12856<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 5,000-7,142 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 1588700/<br />

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the label and product information before use.<br />

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How Discman CDA<br />

Biograde works<br />

Discman CDA Biograde is a breakthrough in<br />

formulation chemistry, being the first nonirritant<br />

high concentration glyphosate in Europe that has a full<br />

surfactant loading, BEAT, without using tallow amines. The<br />

formulation speeds up the penetration process and improves<br />

rainfastness by better adhesion on to the leaf surface. Consequently<br />

more glyphosate is able to penetrate into the plant tissue and<br />

translocate down to the roots resulting in a more rapid and effective<br />

kill of the weed.<br />

The high concentration of glyphosate (216g/l), linked to a low<br />

application rate, making it extremely effective and very cost<br />

efficient.<br />

Discman CDA Biograde can be used through the Eliminator Lance<br />

by simply connecting the herbicide bottle directly onto the lance. A<br />

peristaltic pump is built into the sprayer providing a consistent<br />

application rate with an<br />

optimum droplet size. The<br />

sprayer is self-calibrating so<br />

overdosing is eliminated.<br />

How to use<br />

Discman CDA<br />

Biograde<br />

Discman CDA Biograde must<br />

be applied with CDA<br />

equipment with an approved<br />

droplet spectrum (VMD min<br />

200 microns). Choose a disc<br />

with a spray pattern<br />

appropriate to the task in<br />

hand.<br />

Discman CDA Biograde may<br />

be used on land immediately<br />

adjacent to aquatic areas.<br />

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glyphosate herbicide<br />

Mascot Hi-Aktiv Amenity<br />

A high-loading glyphosate for control of<br />

annual and perennial grasses and<br />

most broad-leaved weeds in amenity,<br />

industrial, forestry and aquatic areas<br />

WHY Mascot Hi-Aktiv Amenity<br />

❚ New generation BEAT system improves<br />

plant uptake to give excellent weed<br />

control<br />

❚ Ready to use advanced formulation giving<br />

36% more herbicidal activity per litre<br />

❚ Efficient uptae gives good long-term weed<br />

control<br />

❚ Can plant or cultivate from 24 hours for<br />

annual weeds and 5 days for perennial<br />

weeds<br />

Mascot Hi-Aktiv Amenity can be used in a variety of situations<br />

including around buildings, industrial sites, on pavements,<br />

public paths and roadway verges and for site preparation.<br />

Can also be applied at low water volumes. It can be used in<br />

land preparation for planting, for cleaning-up around trees,<br />

for cut stump application and by stem injection.<br />

Hi-Aktiv Amenity can also be used to control a variety of<br />

aquatic weed species – waterside weeds, emergent weeds<br />

(including Reeds, Rushes, Sedges, Grasses and Watercress) and<br />

floating weeds (White Water-lily and Yellow Water-lily).<br />

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How Mascot Hi-Aktiv Amenity works<br />

Mascot Hi-Aktiv Amenity is the first non-irritant, high<br />

concentration glyphosate in Europe with<br />

full surfactant loading. This BEAT technology<br />

combines new standards of performance<br />

whilst being more environmentally friendly<br />

than other more traditional formulations.<br />

The product controls weeds by acting on<br />

the enzymatic system that is unique to plants and not found<br />

in humans or pets, so is very specific, and biodegrades in the<br />

soil into natural substances.<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 490g/l (660g/l IPA) glyphosate<br />

MAPP No: 15178<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: Non-cropped land: 1.14 -4.55 ha<br />

Forestry:<br />

0.68-2.27 ha<br />

Aquatic:<br />

1.14-1.35 ha<br />

RT order code: 0488270/05<br />

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information before use.<br />

✱ Application rates for Forestry, Industrial and Amenity situations are<br />

too extensive to show here. Please refer to the product label.<br />

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turf nematicide<br />

Eagle Green Care<br />

The only CRD approved nematicide in<br />

the UK for protecting golf greens, soccer<br />

pitches and all sports and amenity turf<br />

WHY Eagle Green Care<br />

❚ Laboratory tests have shown that Eagle<br />

Green Care will rapidly kill all plant<br />

parasitic nematodes<br />

❚ Significantly reduces ectoparasitic and<br />

endoparasitic nematode levels in golf<br />

greens and sportsfields<br />

In recent years, damage to sports and amenity turfgrass by<br />

plant parasitic nematodes has become a major problem.<br />

These microscopic parasites can feed externally on grass<br />

roots (ectoparasites) or completely enter the root to feed<br />

(endoparasites). Across Europe many turfgrass managers are<br />

experiencing severe turf chlorosis and turf loss on putting<br />

greens, football pitches, bowling greens, and so on.<br />

Spiral nematode damage<br />

The nematodes use their feeding<br />

spear (stylet) to pierce plant root<br />

cells and feed on cell contents<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Eagle Green Care Water Volume<br />

Hand Sprayer/Watering Can 400ml 10 litres<br />

Apply at 50ml/sq.m<br />

Tractor Sprayer<br />

Prepare at 4% v/v dilutions<br />

Apply at 50ml/sq.m<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: Polysulphides<br />

MAPP No: 14989<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 2,500 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0525001/05<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

Reducing nematode populations in a sports turf can quickly<br />

promote an increase in turf quality and performance.<br />

Currently Eagle Green Care is the only nematicide in the UK<br />

that is approved for use on sportsfields and amenity turf<br />

areas.<br />

How Eagle Green Care works<br />

Eagle Green Care contains polysulphides which react with<br />

enzymes in animal cells and have a potent effect against<br />

insect eggs and plant parasitic nematodes. It kills all types of<br />

nematodes on contact.<br />

It is recommended that Eagle Green Care is drenched into<br />

the surface of grass where nematode-induced damage is<br />

apparent, or nematode populations in soil exceed<br />

thresholds.<br />

If in doubt seek expert advice from your local <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong><br />

representative.<br />

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targeted moss control<br />

Mogeton<br />

NEW<br />

TO THE RANGE<br />

Penetrates deeply into the moss cushion<br />

and inhibits photosynthesis. Prevents<br />

recolonisation of greens’ surface allowing<br />

time for grass to re-establish<br />

WHY Mogeton<br />

❚ Backed by independent STRI research<br />

❚ Deep penetration into moss<br />

cushion<br />

❚ Inhibits plants ability to photsynthesise<br />

❚ Residual benefits prevent re-colonisation<br />

of turf surfaces<br />

❚ Range of true moss species controlled,<br />

including Silver Moss<br />

❚ Contains a spray pattern indicator which<br />

fades after application<br />

❚ Long-term control of over 12 weeks<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Mogeton Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens and tees<br />

1.5g 1 litre 1m 2<br />

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RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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With today’s desire to achieve fast greens, turf surfaces are<br />

cut to low levels and such practices can create conditions<br />

that are beneficial to the establishment of moss.<br />

Current control options available have been limited to the<br />

applications of sulphate of iron but this is not a permanent<br />

solution as frequent re-treatments are required as only the top<br />

surface of the moss is affected.<br />

Mogeton is extremely effective for the targeted control of<br />

moss species on golf green and tees. These are the only<br />

surfaces on which it is recommended at present. To achieve<br />

the maximum effect, treatment with Mogeton should be<br />

applied when the moss is actively growing during the months<br />

when there are extended days of sunlight. The same applies<br />

to temperature and humidity as under such conditions moss<br />

will thrive and Mogeton is going to be at its most active.<br />

Mogeton will control the whole plant, not just the exposed<br />

parts. Following treatment the moss turns brown and will die. It<br />

can then be removed by scarifying.<br />

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effective moss control results were<br />

achieved from applications of Mogeton”<br />

Sports Turf Research Institute<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 260g/kg (25% w/w) quinoclamine<br />

Pack size: 750g<br />

MAPP No: 15837<br />

Pack coverage: 500 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0103219/250<br />

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information before use.<br />

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worm cast suppression<br />

Mascot Systemic<br />

Worm cast suppression<br />

in amenity turf<br />

WHY Mascot Systemic<br />

❚ Beneficial non-casting worms are<br />

largely unaffected<br />

❚ Rain or irrigation following application<br />

will not reduce effectiveness<br />

❚ Safe to a wide range of turfgrass<br />

species<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Systemic Water Volume Area<br />

Power sprayer 4.0 litres 500-1000 litres 1 ha<br />

How Mascot Systemic works<br />

Its action is primarily via ingestion; there is some growth retardation and<br />

an effect on egg production. The major impact is to cause reduced<br />

feeding, with plant litter and ‘thatch’ becoming repellent to the<br />

earthworms, resulting in the avoidance of feeding on treated areas.<br />

In this way the beneficial worm species which do not surface feed will<br />

largely be unaffected.<br />

How to use Mascot Systemic<br />

Spray when worms are near the surface e.g. during spring and autumn.<br />

Avoid spraying during drought or when the ground is frozen. Aerate<br />

compacted soils prior to treatment to aid penetration. Enhanced<br />

suppression is obtained if grass is cut prior to application – do not<br />

collect clippings from first mowing after treatment.<br />

For best suppression repeat treatment 1 month after initial application.<br />

– Systemic can be tank-mixed with approved formulations of<br />

chlorpyriphos for Crane Fly control.<br />

– For difficult-to-wet soils tank-mixing with Sward will enhance<br />

suppression.<br />

– In hard water areas, a water conditioner such as contained in<br />

Trailblazer, should be used to reduce pH of water.<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 500g per litre carbendazim<br />

MAPP No: 14488<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 12,500 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0632102/05<br />

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information before use.<br />

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earthworm suppression (spray adjuvant)<br />

Sward<br />

A soil adjuvant for use with approved<br />

carbendazim-containing earthworm<br />

suppression products<br />

WHY Sward<br />

❚ Increases longevity of earthworm control<br />

❚ Soil penetrant carries product through<br />

the thatch layer<br />

❚ Assists movement of the carbendazim<br />

through the soil profile, so improving<br />

earthworm suppression<br />

❚ Low application rate for cost effective<br />

use<br />

❚ Fully CRD approved adjuvant<br />

60<br />

50<br />

40<br />

30<br />

20<br />

10<br />

0<br />

How Sward works<br />

Number of casts per sq.m on heavy soil, golf course fairway,<br />

after treatment applied mid-October<br />

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Adjuvants are materials that can be tank-mixed with pesticides<br />

to enhance their performance, though they themselves do not<br />

have any pesticidal activity.<br />

Sward is an adjuvant produced specifically for the amenity<br />

market to assist in the suppression of casting earthworms. It is<br />

formulated for use as a tank-mix with approved carbendazimcontaining<br />

products, such as Mascot Systemic, and is a fully CRD<br />

approved adjuvant. The effectiveness of carbendazim in<br />

suppressing worms is very much linked to its availability to worms.<br />

Sward enables the carbendazim to penetrate through the<br />

thatch layer and move further down into the soil profile.<br />

Water<br />

Carbendazim<br />

Carbendazim<br />

+<br />

Sward<br />

How to use Sward<br />

Sward may be applied with<br />

approved earthworm<br />

suppression products within the<br />

label recommendations for<br />

amenity turfgrass situations. It<br />

must not be used when turf is<br />

under stress or during adverse<br />

weather conditions e.g. frost,<br />

drought, waterlogging, which<br />

may leave the turf prone to<br />

damage.<br />

In the spray tank add Sward to<br />

a concentration not<br />

exceeding 0.2% of the total<br />

volume.<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 400 g/l ethylene oxide-propylene oxide<br />

copolymers ( EAC 1)<br />

and 58.1 g/l trisiloxane organosilicone<br />

copolymers ( EAC 2)<br />

ADJ No: AO7147<br />

Pack size: 1 litre<br />

Pack coverage: 500 litres spray volume<br />

RT order code: 0488450/<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Quantity Water Quantity Water<br />

of Sward Volume of Sward Volume<br />

40 ml 20 litres 200 ml 100 litres<br />

100 ml 50 litres 500 ml 250 litres<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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spraying aid<br />

Trailblazer Trio<br />

Highlights spray overlap and missed<br />

areas – contains an anti-drift agent<br />

with added water softener which<br />

reduces potential for poor pesticide<br />

performance in hard water areas<br />

WHY Trailblazer Trio<br />

❚ Now contains water conditioners<br />

❚ Dissolves in minutes to colour the spray<br />

solution blue for easy identification<br />

❚ Highlights overlapping and missed<br />

areas, uneven spray patterns and<br />

blocked nozzles<br />

❚ The blue colour is temporary, does not<br />

permanently stain vegetation, soil or<br />

skin and washes off easily<br />

❚ Drift and volatilisation is reduced<br />

❚ Deposition on the leaf surface is<br />

improved<br />

❚ Uniform-sized droplets improve<br />

application accuracy<br />

❚ Compatible with most amenity<br />

pesticides<br />

How Trailblazer Trio works<br />

Trailblazer Trio now contains not only a temporary<br />

spray colourant and spray drift controller, but also<br />

water softeners, enabling accurate and cost<br />

effective spraying of product onto the target area.<br />

When spraying a pesticide or liquid fertilizer to<br />

achieve an effective result, accurate application is<br />

essential. Trailblazer Trio can help the operator<br />

achieve this. The blue dye in Trailblazer Trio helps to<br />

indicate missed or overlapped areas, highlight the<br />

problem of spray drift as well as<br />

indicating leaks in spray<br />

equipment.<br />

Trailblazer Trio contains two<br />

chemical water conditioners.<br />

The first is an acid that dissolves<br />

the carbonates in the spray<br />

solution and reduces their<br />

ability to react with pesticides.<br />

Trailblazer Trio also contains<br />

water softeners – these are<br />

widely used in the water<br />

treatment industry to neutralise<br />

cations so they are not able to<br />

further react with pesticides.<br />

Without Trailblazer Trio up to<br />

20% wastage<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Formulation Trailblazer Trio Spray Solution<br />

Liquid 20-50ml 20 litres<br />

1-2.5 litres 1,000 1000 litres<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Pack size: 1 litre<br />

Pack coverage: Makes 1,000 litres of spray solution<br />

RT order code: 0423944/01<br />

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information before use.<br />

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spraying aid<br />

Foamcheck<br />

spray tank cleaner<br />

Clearspray<br />

Fast action against spray<br />

products that foam when<br />

filling spray tank, especially<br />

effective with wetting agents<br />

Removes residues of all<br />

amenity pesticides,<br />

including glyphosate, from<br />

spray tanks and spray lines<br />

WHY Foamcheck<br />

❚ Rapid de-foaming action<br />

❚ Especially effective when using wetting<br />

agents<br />

❚ Reduces spray tank filling time<br />

How Foamcheck works<br />

Excessive foam production can be a problem when preparing<br />

amenity sprays, particularly when using highly concentrated<br />

solutions or those that contain surfactants e.g. wetting agents.<br />

Whilst the foam itself is generally harmless, it may give problems in<br />

preventing spray tanks from being filled properly or the equipment<br />

being accurately calibrated.<br />

WHY Clearspray<br />

❚ Effective against all amenity pesticide<br />

residues, including total herbicides such<br />

as glyphosate<br />

❚ For all spray tank cleaning operations<br />

on all equipment types<br />

How Clearspray works<br />

Effective spraying relies on clean spray equipment which is free<br />

from residue build-up. The powerful blend of detergents in<br />

Clearspray removes pesticide deposits and other oily substances<br />

from tanks, filters, booms, hoses and nozzles.<br />

Foam in spray tanks is formed under agitation when many long<br />

chain molecules form monolayers i.e. one molecule-thick sheets of<br />

chemical. Forces of attraction within these molecules pull them<br />

together into perfect spheres – structures consisting of air on the<br />

inside and chemical on the outside i.e.foam.<br />

When Foamcheck is added to the chemical these forces of<br />

attraction are broken and the surface tension of the solution<br />

significantly reduced, resulting in rapid foam knockdown whilst also<br />

preventing the build-up of further foam.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Spray Tank Capacity<br />

Foamcheck<br />

300-400 litres 1-2 squirts<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Spray tank Capacity<br />

Clearspray<br />

20 litres 100ml<br />

100 litres 500ml<br />

250 litres 1.25 litres<br />

500 litres 2.5 litres<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Pack size: 1 litre<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

RT order code: 0420200/01<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Pack size: 1 litre<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

RT order code: 0420200/01<br />

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information before use.<br />

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foam bout marker<br />

Lineout<br />

moss control<br />

Micronised<br />

Lawn Sand<br />

Highly visible foam that<br />

allows operators to mark<br />

out treated areas<br />

Mini granular, dual action<br />

fertilizer and moss control<br />

with rapid green up<br />

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❚ Stable and highly visible foam<br />

❚ Quickly dissipates following spray<br />

application<br />

❚ Safe to grass sward<br />

❚ Compatible with all types of equipment<br />

How Lineout works<br />

Lineout is an effective and economical<br />

answer to the problem of spray<br />

overlapping and missed areas. Lineout<br />

is a liquid foamer designed for use with<br />

all types of foam producing equipment. It produces a distinctive<br />

temporary covering of small foam blobs that enables sprayed areas<br />

to be marked out accurately but which quickly dissipate. The highly<br />

visible and stable foam produced is effective at marking treated<br />

areas, so reducing the risk of overlapping. Optical brighteners have<br />

also been added to Lineout to increase the visibility of markers in<br />

twilight periods.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Lineout<br />

Water Volume<br />

1 part 125 parts<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Pack size: 1 litre<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

RT order code: 0420202/01<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

WHY Micronised Lawn Sand<br />

❚ Dual action fertilizer and moss control,<br />

giving a rapid green-up<br />

❚ Grass growth encouraged to infill bare<br />

areas left after moss control<br />

❚ Acidifying effect helps deter earthworm<br />

activity<br />

❚ Ferrous sulphate will help harden turf<br />

against turf grass diseases e.g.<br />

Fusarium Patch<br />

How Miconised Lawn Sand works<br />

Micronised Lawn Sand is a mini-granular lawn sand formulation for<br />

moss control in sports and amenity turf areas. Control moss and<br />

promotes turf growth which will then rapidly infill the bare areas left<br />

after moss removal.<br />

APPLICATION RATE<br />

Equipment Micronised Lawn Sand Area<br />

1,470 kg 1 ha<br />

Any suitable fertilizer spreader 73.5 kg 500m 2<br />

147g 1m 2<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 8.2% FeSO 4<br />

MAPP No: 14783<br />

Pack size: 20 kg bag<br />

Pack coverage: 147 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0423310/020<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

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Ice Clean<br />

tree stump<br />

regrowth control<br />

EcoPlug Max<br />

Fast and clean alternative to<br />

rock salt and road grit that<br />

prevents and removes ice<br />

from frozen hard surfaces<br />

Simple, non-spray<br />

method of killing the root<br />

system of tree stumps<br />

and preventing re-growth<br />

WHY Ice Clean<br />

❚ A fast and clean alternative to the<br />

traditional use of rock salt and road grit<br />

❚ Effective down to -30°C for up to 48<br />

hours<br />

❚ Generates heat on contact with ice by<br />

way of an exothermic reaction<br />

❚ Will not stain shoes or carpets – just<br />

vacuum away any excess<br />

How Ice Clean works<br />

Because Ice Clean is 99% pure<br />

Calcium Chloride it is the best<br />

available de-icer and snow melt<br />

material available and is 30 times<br />

more efficient, and faster, than<br />

rock salt.<br />

Ice Clean is suitable for all<br />

applications on hards surfaces<br />

where snow and ice form, but<br />

unlike salt it will not stain or leave<br />

dirty marks on shoes and carpets.<br />

Any residue should simply be<br />

vacuumed away.<br />

WHY EcoPlug Max<br />

❚ The new effective way to solve a<br />

‘growing’ problem<br />

❚ Each Ecoplug Max contains 300mg of<br />

formulated glyphosate herbicide<br />

How EcoPlug Max works<br />

Trees growing close to buildings, roads, powerlines, bridges,<br />

amenity areas and heritage sites can be a problem. When felled,<br />

such trees will continue to grow and new shoots will grow from the<br />

stumps unless treated. This can result in substantial foliage regrowth.<br />

Ecoplug Max provides a simple and effective way to kill the root<br />

system of tree stumps with no effect on surrounding trees. The plug<br />

contains a herbicide, which is enclosed within a plug. When<br />

inserted into the tree stump, the herbicide is released which results<br />

in the kill of the entire root system. Because the herbicide is<br />

contained within the tree stump, it has no effect on surrounding<br />

trees or vegetation and, will not affect humans, animals or the<br />

wider environment.<br />

Ecoplug Max has a high efficacy rating of 95-100% and its<br />

selective method of herbicide release will reduce the use of<br />

chemicals by 90%, compared to traditional methods.<br />

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Area of use Ice Clean Area Treated<br />

Paths, drives, steps etc 100g 1 sq.m<br />

1kg<br />

10 sq.m<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 99% Calcium Chloride<br />

Pack sizes: 20 kg, 12 kg and 1.25 kg shaker packs<br />

RT order code: 20 kg 0105080/20<br />

12 kg 0105080/12<br />

1.25 kg 0105080/001<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 300mg glyphosate (each plug)<br />

MAPP No: 14741<br />

Pack size: Box of 100 plugs<br />

RT order code 9979934<br />

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product information before use.<br />

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Nozzles<br />

The most cost-effective investment in<br />

reducing drift and waste, Air Bubble<br />

Jets are the nozzle preference for golf<br />

course greenkeepers, groundsmen<br />

and landscapers<br />

WHY Air Bubble Jets<br />

❚ Maximum spray contact, minimum spray drift – reduces spray drift by 75%*<br />

❚ Produces superior coverage – more consistent droplet size<br />

❚ Less affected by wind – provides more spraying day opportunities<br />

❚ Offers wide range of sizes – provides flexible application rates<br />

❚ Less than 2% driftable droplets (100 microns) – compared to 20% conventional nozzles<br />

❚ Fits any standard nozzle holders – easy to fit, clean and remove<br />

❚ Used in a wide range of situations – excellent at low water rates<br />

❚ Top ✰✰✰ LERAP award allows category B chemicals to be sprayed within one metre<br />

of a water course<br />

The BFS Air Bubble Jet has a 15-year proven record and is the number<br />

one low drift nozzle used by UK farmers and growers.<br />

How do they work?<br />

Air Bubble Jets are specially designed spray nozzles (tips) that produce<br />

a narrow range of spray droplets containing air bubbles that are<br />

designed to minimize spray drift and optimize product efficacy.<br />

Why use them?<br />

Spray drift is a serious economic, environmental and safety problem.<br />

Using BFS Air Bubble Jets, the spray, containing a mixture of air and<br />

liquid, reduces spray drift and ensures more even leaf coverage to<br />

achieve enhanced chemical efficacy.<br />

How are they used?<br />

Simply fitted to a standard nozzle body on the boom of any sprayer<br />

the optimum operating pressure is between 2-4.5 bar with an overall<br />

range of 1.5-6 bar.<br />

What jets are available?<br />

The full range includes: 01; 0.15; 0.2; 0.25; 0.3; 0.35; 0.4; 0.5; 0.6 and 0.8.<br />

All the jets are ISO colour coded so if a conventional yellow 02 nozzle is<br />

currently used, just substitute it with a yellow 02 Air Bubble Jet.<br />

Who make Air Bubble Jets?<br />

Air Bubble Jets are the invention of Billericay Farm Services, a leading<br />

company in spray technology. They are designed and manufactured<br />

in the United Kingdom and are exclusively marketed by <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> to<br />

the UK Amenity industry.<br />

Inside the<br />

Air Bubble Jet<br />

A mixture of air and liquid is<br />

drawn in and compressed and<br />

then sprayed out through<br />

specially designed fan jets. The<br />

droplets that are produced<br />

contain air bubbles which<br />

collapse on contact with the<br />

grass blade and spread evenly<br />

across the surface. The liquid<br />

being sprayed passes through a<br />

removable tapered nozzle A<br />

which accelerates the liquid and<br />

projects the flow into the tapered<br />

opening of the venturi B. This<br />

creates a vacuum that causes<br />

air to be sucked in through the<br />

slots marked C.<br />

The mixture of air and liquid is<br />

compressed as it passes through<br />

the mixing chamber D and is<br />

then sprayed through the fan<br />

nozzle E.<br />

*Long Ashton Research Station wind tunnel tests compared Billericay 03 Air Bubble Jet to standard 03 nozzles<br />

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Speciality Range<br />

Product selector<br />

Wetting Agents<br />

Propel-R<br />

Breaker BioLinks<br />

Breaker Dynamic<br />

Breaker Dynamic Granules<br />

Breaker Dynamic Tablet<br />

Breaker Curative<br />

Breaker Fairway<br />

Irons<br />

Magnet Rapide<br />

Magnet Dynamic<br />

Magnet Dynamic (Lite)<br />

Iron Complex<br />

Liquid Iron<br />

Soluble Iron<br />

Rootzone Improvers<br />

Integrate Plus<br />

Integrate Plus Granules<br />

Profile Greens Grade<br />

Profile Field & Fairway<br />

Alize<br />

Nutrient Supplements<br />

Cal-Form<br />

K-Form<br />

Mag-Form<br />

Phos-Form<br />

Manganaze<br />

Amino-Form LX<br />

MicroDyne<br />

Bio/Microbial Stimulants<br />

Activate R<br />

Activate R Granules<br />

Activate-XL<br />

Activate-XL Granules<br />

Black Layer Treatments<br />

Blockade-LX<br />

Blockade 2000<br />

Seaweed Treatments<br />

Maxicrop<br />

Seaweed Compact<br />

Other Treatments<br />

Spike<br />

Dew-T Dew Dispersant<br />

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lack layer treatment<br />

Blockade-LX<br />

A specially formulated product for<br />

the treatment of Black Layer in<br />

sports and amenity turf<br />

WHY Blockade-LX<br />

❚ Improved activated carbon<br />

adsorbs harmful gases<br />

❚ Contains a rooting bio-stimulant to<br />

assist rooting into and through Black<br />

Layer profiles<br />

❚ Enzymatic system degrades the<br />

anaerobic materials in the Black Layer<br />

❚ Highly active due to the soil penetrant<br />

which moves the activated carbon into<br />

the Black Layer<br />

❚ Can be used to treat spillages of oil and<br />

other toxic materials<br />

How Blockade-LX works<br />

Blockade-LX liquid treatment has a four-way mode of action:<br />

✱ An enzymatic system directly degrades the protective film<br />

covering anaerobic bacteria in the black layer, thus restricting<br />

their production of toxic gas and relieving turf stress.<br />

✱ Contains activated Carbon which is highly effective in adsorbing<br />

Hydrogen Sulphide and Methane in the soil. The bad smell is<br />

lessened and toxicity reduced, so roots can continue growing.<br />

✱ Also present are rooting bio-stimulants allowing the plant to recolonise<br />

affected areas.<br />

✱ Contains a soil penetrant to move the Carbon into the black<br />

layer which is usually sub-surface.<br />

THE PROCESS OF BLACK LAYER PRODUCTION<br />

Iron and Sulphur in the soil and a lack of Oxygen<br />

Action of anaerobic bacteria on Sulphur produces Hydrogen Sulphide gas (rotten egg smell)<br />

Hydrogen Sulphide reacts with Iron<br />

producing Black Layer (Iron Sulphide)<br />

Free Hydrogen Sulphide gas<br />

Black Layer before<br />

treatment with Blockade-LX<br />

Black Layer 7 days after<br />

treatment, plus aeration<br />

How to use Blockade-LX<br />

Black Layer 21 days after<br />

treatment, plus aeration<br />

Blockade-LX is particularly effective when applied during the<br />

winter months when wet conditions mean the Black Layer is most<br />

prominent. It must be placed sub-surface within the Black Layer<br />

part of the turf profile. To do this effectively the turf may first be<br />

spiked or hollow tined to the correct depth.<br />

Prevents air and water movement in soil profile<br />

Toxic to root growth<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Programme Blockade LX Water Volume Area<br />

PREVENTATIVE: Up to four 5 litres 50 litres 500m 2<br />

applications depending on the minimum<br />

potential for Black Layer formation<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: Activated carbon, rooting<br />

bio-stimulants, soil penetrant and an<br />

enzymatic system<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 500-1,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0422502/10<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

CURATIVE: Two to three 10 litres 50 litres 500m 2<br />

applications in conjunction with<br />

minimum<br />

mechanical aeration between<br />

early autumn and late spring<br />

OIL SPILLAGES: It is essential oil 10 litres 50 litres 500m 2<br />

spillages are treated quickly after<br />

minimum<br />

their occurrence for optimum results<br />

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lack layer treatment<br />

Blockade 2000<br />

NEW<br />

TO THE RANGE<br />

An advanced granular product for the<br />

treatment of Black Layer and to<br />

improve seed establishment<br />

WHY Blockade 2000<br />

❚ Improved activated carbon<br />

adsorbs poisonous gases<br />

❚ Contains a rooting bio-stimulant<br />

to assist rooting into and through<br />

Black Layer profiles<br />

❚ Enzymatic system degrades the<br />

anaerobic materials in the Black Layer<br />

❚ Highly active due to the soil penetrant<br />

which moves the activated carbon into<br />

the Black Layer<br />

❚ Can be used to treat spillages of oil and<br />

other toxic materials<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Black Layer Blockade 2000 Area Treated<br />

PREVENTATIVE: Up to four 20kg 500m 2<br />

applications depending on the<br />

potential for Black Layer formation<br />

CURATIVE: Two to three 40kg 500m 2<br />

applications in conjunction with<br />

mechanical aeration between<br />

early autumn and late spring<br />

Over seeding Blockade 2000 Area Treated<br />

Apply in conjunction with 10 kg 500 sq.m<br />

normal over-seeding operations<br />

How Blockade 2000 works<br />

Activated Carbon: Most carbon materials have on average an<br />

internal surface area of 10-15 sq.m/gram, whereas the figure for<br />

activated carbon is about 2,000 sq.m/gram. It is this activat ed<br />

Carbon source that is found in Blockade 2000, providing an<br />

amazing 550 hectares of surface area per 20kg pack.<br />

Formulation: The efficacy of Blockade 2000 is due to its unique<br />

formulation and the manufacturing method which produces a<br />

fully built, homogenous end product. Profile, a ceramic soil<br />

amendment is used as a carrier, with each particle having 74%<br />

pore space with a high level of air space. This in its own right will<br />

help to restore aerobic conditions in the Black Layer.<br />

The Profile carries the soil penetrant, plant hormones and<br />

enzymatic system designed to degrade the Black Layer. The<br />

activated carbon, which has the same particle size as the<br />

Profile particles, is then mixed into the formulation. This ensures<br />

even incorporation of the activated Carbon so providing a<br />

consistent spread during application. The large surface area<br />

enables the activated Carbon to adsorb and render inactive<br />

the Hydrogen Sulphide gas in the Black Layer quickly and<br />

effectively. Methane gas is also adsorbed.<br />

How to use Blockade 2000<br />

Blockade 2000 may be applied at any time of the year as a<br />

preventative or curative treatment, and to improve seed<br />

establishment when over-seeding. It can be used on all types of<br />

fine and coarse turf.<br />

Blockade 2000 must be placed sub-surface within the Black<br />

Layer part of the turf profile. To do this effectively the turf may<br />

first be spiked or hollow tined to the correct depth.<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: Activated carbon, rooting bio-stimulants,<br />

soil penetrant, an enzymatic system and<br />

Profile† ceramic soil amendment<br />

Pack size: 20kg box<br />

Pack coverage: 250-500 sq.m (Black Layer treatment)<br />

1,000 sq.m (Over-seeding treatment)<br />

RT order code: 0422512/20<br />

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SOLIDS 35%<br />

AIR<br />

39%<br />

WATER<br />

The Profile Particle<br />

Profile blended with sand or soil increases<br />

the water and nutrient holding pores as well<br />

as increasing the air and drainage pores. It<br />

works continuously in the soil to solve and<br />

prevent problems associated with<br />

compaction, poor drainage and poor<br />

water and nutrient retention.<br />

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iostimulant<br />

Activate R<br />

A specially formulated biostimulant<br />

that increases rooting and plant<br />

health, resulting in a vigorous sward<br />

WHY Activate R<br />

❚ Contains ERD which<br />

improves root development<br />

❚ Contains Humic Acids, which improve<br />

rooting depth and rejuvenates soil<br />

structure<br />

❚ Contains plant growth hormones that<br />

improve root and shoot development<br />

❚ Improves nutrient retention in the rootzone<br />

❚ Increases plant health, rooting, seed<br />

germination and establishment<br />

❚ Contains a wide range of chelated trace<br />

elements improving turf colour and health<br />

❚ Increases winter shoot density<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Activate R Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees 0.5 litres Min. 25 litres 500m 2<br />

Bowling greens 1.5 litres Min. 75 litres 1,500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, sportsfields 10 litres Min. 500 litres 1 ha<br />

How Activate R + ERD works<br />

Enhanced Root Developer (ERD) is a synergistic complex which<br />

greatly assists grass root development.<br />

Increased<br />

auxin synthesis<br />

Increased uptake and<br />

retention of all nutrients<br />

Improved light<br />

absorption<br />

and conversion<br />

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and length<br />

Higher chlorophyll,<br />

carotenoid and<br />

plastoquinone levels<br />

Increased growth rate,<br />

improved nutrient<br />

uptake, greater stress<br />

tolerance<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: Humic acid, growth promoting<br />

hormones, trace elements and a soil<br />

penetrant<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 5,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0422613/05<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

The overall effects of the ERD<br />

complex on the plant biochemical<br />

activities are an increase in root mass<br />

and vigour, enabling the plant to<br />

improve nutrient uptake and have a<br />

greater tolerance to stress<br />

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Activate Family Components<br />

Activate-R Activate-R Activate-XL Activate-XL<br />

Liquid Granules Liquid Granules<br />

ERD (Enhanced Root Developer) yes yes - -<br />

Humic Acids yes yes yes yes<br />

Carbohydrates (simple plant sugars) yes yes yes yes<br />

Cellulytic Enzymes - - yes yes<br />

Growth Promoting Hormones yes yes yes yes<br />

Soil Penetrant yes yes yes yes<br />

Trace Element Package yes yes yes yes<br />

Garlic - - yes yes<br />

ROOT MASS<br />

+21%<br />

ROOT LENGTH<br />

+32%<br />

Humic Acid Improves rooting depth and rejuvenate soil structure<br />

These are a group of compounds created by the degradation of organic matter and are a portion of<br />

natures biological processes. Those in Activate R are sourced from Leonardite (Potassium Humate), one of the<br />

most active sources of available Humic Acid.<br />

Humic Acid increases nutrient retention in all soils but is especially important on USGA or high sand sports turf<br />

constructions where nutrient exchange sites are low. Due to the Potassium source and its very high CEC,<br />

Activate R helps to fix Potassium in the soil, making it available for plant uptake especially during the winter.<br />

Combined with the soil penetrant, Humic Acid restructures the soil by altering/rearranging the soil platelets<br />

making the soil more friable, increasing air spaces and increasing water penetration. Humic Acid has a high<br />

Carbon content which slowly decomposes into carbon molecules providing a slow release microbial food<br />

source.<br />

Growth Promoting Hormones Improves root and shoot development<br />

The cold water enzymatic, extracted plant growth hormones and betaines help the plant with increased<br />

rooting and vigour. Combined with the simple plant sugars, these hormones improve seed germination and<br />

establishment. These growth promoting hormones, combined with the simple plant sugars, improve seed germination<br />

and establishment. The unique low temperature granulation process ensures none of these vital ingredients are<br />

destroyed during the manufacturing process.<br />

Micro-Nutrients Improve colour and health<br />

Activate R contains a micro-nutrient (trace element) package including Magnesium, Copper, Boron,<br />

Manganese, Molybdenum and Zinc. All the micro-nutrients contained are EDTA chelated for maximum plant<br />

uptake.<br />

Soil Penetrant For greater efficiency<br />

This ensures that the vital ingredients are moved into the rootzone where they are used most effectively.<br />

Activate R Granules<br />

All the attributes of Activate R liquid in a granular form.<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: Humic acid (Potassium Humate, 26.1%<br />

K 2 O), growth promoting hormones,<br />

trace elements and a soil penetrant<br />

Pack size: 20kg<br />

Pack coverage: 1,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0422612/20<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Activate R Granules Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees 10kg 500m 2<br />

Bowling greens 30kg 1,500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, sportsfields 200kg 1 ha<br />

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WHY Activate-XL<br />

❚ Simple plant sugars provide<br />

carbo hydrates which<br />

increase microbial growth<br />

and activity resulting in an<br />

immediate energy source<br />

❚ Plant growth hormones and trace elements<br />

improve root and shoot development<br />

❚ Contains garlic extract biostimulant for<br />

root production<br />

❚ Increases plant health, rooting, seed<br />

germination and establishment<br />

❚ Advanced cold temperature enzyme<br />

system helps degrade thatch<br />

❚ Improves water-holding capacity of the soil<br />

and drought tolerance<br />

microbial biostimulant<br />

Activate-XL<br />

A specially developed microbial<br />

biostimulant that boosts microbial<br />

populations, increases rooting and plant<br />

health and also helps in degrading thatch<br />

even in cold temperatures<br />

How Activate-XL works<br />

Simple Plant Sugars Increase microbial<br />

activity and summer stress tolerance<br />

The simple plant sugars in Activate-XL provide soil microbes with<br />

a readily available food source, rapidly increasing their<br />

population and activity. After an application of Activate-XL the<br />

plant roots exude carbohydrates. This provides an energy<br />

source for the mycorrhizal fungi and rhizosphere bacteria that<br />

live in a close, mutually beneficial relationship with the plant. In<br />

exchange for an energy supply the mycorrhizal fungi provide<br />

the plant with a supply of nitrate and phosphate. This symbiotic<br />

relationship is essential for a healthy sward. The plant sugars are<br />

rapidly absorbed and assim ilated by the plant cells providing an<br />

immediate energy source.<br />

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Contains: Plant sugars, growth promoting<br />

hormones, cellulytic enzymes, trace<br />

elements and a soil penetrant<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 5,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0422620/05<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Activate XL Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees 0.5 litres 15-25 litres 500m 2<br />

Bowling greens 1.5 litres 45-75 litres 1,500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, sportsfields 10 litres 300-500 litres 1 ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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Foliar uptake<br />

Root uptake<br />

Leaves and roots<br />

before<br />

Leaves and roots<br />

after<br />

Plant growth hormones and a<br />

wide range of micro-nutrients<br />

improve root and shoot<br />

development<br />

Growth Promoting Hormones Improved root<br />

and shoot development<br />

The cold-water enzymatic extracted plant growth hormones and betaines<br />

in Activate-XL help increase rooting and vigour. These hormones, combined<br />

with the simple plant sugars, help to improve seed establishment.<br />

Trace Elements Improve colour and health<br />

Activate-XL contains a micro-nutrient (trace element) package including<br />

Magnesium, Copper, Boron, Manganese, Molybdenum and Zinc. All the<br />

micro-nutrients contained are EDTA chelated for maximum plant uptake.<br />

Soil Penetrant For greater efficiency<br />

The soil penetrant package in Activate-XL ensures that the vital ingredients<br />

are moved into the rootzone where they are used most effectively.<br />

Thatch layer<br />

Cellulytic Enzymes For Thatch reduction<br />

Activate-XL contains an enzyme system that is designed to help in<br />

degrading thatch in conjunction with mechanical aeration and thatch<br />

removal. These cellulytic enzymes attack cellulose and hemi-cellulose,<br />

which are the structural comp onents of thatch. The new enzyme system is<br />

now active under lower soil temperatures.<br />

Trials through spring to late<br />

autumn over 2 seasons<br />

have shown that in<br />

combination with aeration<br />

Activate-XL can improve<br />

thatch reduction by over<br />

34% above aeration alone<br />

Activate-XL Granules<br />

All the attributes of Activate-XL liquid in a granular form.<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: Plant sugars, growth promoting<br />

hormones, trace elements, cellulytic<br />

enzymes and soil penetrant on a lignite<br />

base granule<br />

Pack size: 20kg<br />

Pack coverage: 1,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0422614/20<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Activate XL Granules Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees 10kg 500m 2<br />

Bowling greens 30kg 1,500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, sportsfields 200kg 1 ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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“Maxicrop Seaweed Extract produced<br />

a 50% increase in leaf area<br />

by more early formed<br />

tillers.....Perennial ryegrass root dry<br />

weight almost trebled after 5<br />

weeks following Maxicrop treatment.<br />

It was concluded this<br />

improved root development gives<br />

the plant a greater potential to<br />

increase nutrient uptake.”<br />

UNIVERSITY OF WALES (ABERYST-<br />

WYTH)<br />

The groundwork is crucial<br />

when you’re claiming the earth<br />

“Ascophyllum nodosum based seaweed<br />

extract enhanced root development<br />

of grasses grown under<br />

moisture stress, leading to better<br />

top growth.”<br />

VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY<br />

“Maxicrop produced a 150%<br />

improvement in shoot weight,<br />

largely by increasing the number of<br />

tillers.....Maxicrop had a positive<br />

effect on improving root growth of<br />

creeping bent cultivars.”<br />

WRITTLE COLLEGE<br />

“There was clear evidence of<br />

increased plant growth seen following<br />

treatment with Maxicrop, which<br />

significantly improved ryegrass<br />

cover over a four month period<br />

ensuring almost double the number<br />

of established plants.”<br />

HENRY DOUBLEDAY RESEARCH<br />

ASSOCIATION<br />

“Treatment with Maxicrop gave a<br />

fourfold increase in leaf chlorophyll<br />

content six weeks after use.”<br />

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH<br />

Maxicrop<br />

®<br />

The first name in seaweed science<br />

Now sold exclusively in<br />

mainland UK by<br />

<strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> Limited,<br />

Bolton, Lancs BL6 5HP.<br />

Tel: (01204) 677777.<br />

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seaweed extract<br />

Maxicrop<br />

The first name in seaweed science<br />

No1<br />

TRIPLE SEAWEED<br />

(3.05-1.43-2.92 + trace elements)<br />

A concentrated seaweed extract to help produce high quality sports<br />

turf with excellent wear and recovery characteristics. It enhances<br />

early season root growth and establishment and encourages tillering<br />

without excessive shoot growth.<br />

Pack size: 10 litres. Order code: 0108101/010<br />

Application rate: 12 litres/ha (water volume: 50-1,100 litres/ha)<br />

No2<br />

MOSSKILLER & CONDITIONER<br />

(2-0-0 + 16.4% FeSO 4 ) MAFF 04365<br />

A moss killer with added seaweed extract to stimulate re-growth and<br />

tillering once the moss is removed as well as improving turf colour.<br />

Pack size: 10 litres. Order code: 0108108/010<br />

Application rate: 310 litres/ha (water volume: 500 litres/ha).<br />

No3<br />

PRO-K-PLUS<br />

(2-0-18 + trace elements)<br />

Ideal for early or late season use to supply high levels of Potash where<br />

needed. Provides good root growth and helps drought tolerance.<br />

Pack size: 10 litres. Order code: 0108110/010<br />

Application rate: 100 litres/ha (water volume: 800-1,600 litres/ha).<br />

No4<br />

FINE TURF FERTILIZER<br />

(12-0-6 + trace elements)<br />

Combines the full benefits of Maxicrop seaweed extract with a zero<br />

phosphate fertilizer formulation. Ideal as an in-season turf stimulant<br />

with Nitrogen and Potash to provide a rapid fertilizer response.<br />

Particularly useful on sand constructed pitches or golf greens.<br />

Pack size: 10 litres. Order code: 0108102/010<br />

Application rate: 66 litres/ha (water volume: 500-1,000 litres/ha).<br />

No5<br />

PLUS 17% NITROGEN<br />

(17-0-0 + trace elements)<br />

The high Nitrogen content quickly improves turf colour and vigour<br />

whilst the seaweed base stimulates root growth, improving turf wear<br />

and recovery. Ideal for controlled feeding to produce top growth<br />

when desired.<br />

Pack size: 10 litres. Order code: 0108111/010<br />

Application rate: 100 litres/ha (water volume: 800-1,600 litres/ha).<br />

No6<br />

PROGREEN (2-0-0 + 6% Fe + trace elements)<br />

Designed for use 3 days prior to major events to give rapid greenup,<br />

usually within 24 hours, or when long-term in-season greening is<br />

needed. The improved colour lasts upto 4-6 weeks.<br />

Pack size: 10 litres. Order code: 0108125/010<br />

Application rate: 40 litres/ha (water volume: 160-1,100 litres/ha).<br />

No7<br />

ORGANIC CONCENTRATE<br />

(0.3-0-3.6)<br />

A totally organic seaweed extract turf stimulant containing 24% soluble<br />

seaweed solids. Containing no added N, P or K, it can be used as an<br />

organic substitute for Maxicrop No 1. An ideal early stimulant to<br />

condition turf prior to initial fertilizer applications.<br />

Pack size: 10 litres. Order code: 0108120/010<br />

Application rate: 10 litres/ha (water volume: 50-1,100 litres/ha).<br />

SEAWEED MEAL<br />

A natural soil conditioner, rich in trace elements. Incorporate into top<br />

75mm of soil.<br />

Pack size: 25kg bag. Order code: 0108140/025<br />

Application rate: Apply spring or autumn at 70 g/m 2 .<br />

RECOMMENDED CALENDAR OF APPLICATIONS<br />

Seed & New Turf Laying JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC<br />

No1<br />

No7<br />

Triple Seaweed<br />

Organic Concentrate<br />

Apply at 1-2 leaf stage, two applica -<br />

tions 4 weeks apart. Thereafter adopt<br />

the Maxicrop programme<br />

Annual Applications<br />

No1<br />

No2<br />

Triple seaweed<br />

Moss Killer & Conditioner<br />

Apply every 4 weeks to maintain turf<br />

health and condition<br />

Stimulates turf and controls moss<br />

No3<br />

No4<br />

No5<br />

No6<br />

No7<br />

Pro-K-Plus<br />

Fine Turf Fertilizer<br />

Plus 17% Nitrogen<br />

ProGreen<br />

Organic Concentrate<br />

Apply early or late for potash<br />

Apply at 3-4 leaf stage and every 4<br />

weeks in season for nitrogen and potash<br />

Apply 4-5 times to provide evenly<br />

spaced nitrogen<br />

Apply any time for enhanced turf colour,<br />

particularly prior to tournaments<br />

Apply every 4 weeks to maintain turf<br />

health and condition, organically<br />

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seaweed extract<br />

Seaweed Compact<br />

A dried seaweed extract in a<br />

soluble powder form to help<br />

improve shoot density, root<br />

growth and general plant health<br />

WHY Seaweed Compact<br />

❚ A dried seaweed extract in a<br />

soluble powder form<br />

❚ Enhances root growth, root mass and<br />

turf establishment<br />

❚ Increases shoot density for better<br />

recovery and ground cover<br />

❚ Encourages grass shoots without<br />

causing excess lush growth<br />

❚ Aids young seed establishment by<br />

boosting early growth<br />

❚ Boosts beneficial soil microbes so<br />

improving root health<br />

❚ Helps maintain plant chlorophyll levels<br />

for optimum growth and health<br />

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How Seaweed Compact works<br />

A 2kg pack of Seaweed Compact is equivalent to 12 litres (14.5kg) of a<br />

traditional liquid seaweed product at comparable strength, so<br />

provides additional benefits in terms of handling and transport issues.<br />

Seaweed Compact contains a dried seaweed extract of Ascophyllum<br />

nodosum and helps to boost root development, shoot growth, minimise<br />

turf stress, maintain leaf function, maximise drought tolerance as well<br />

as increasing soil microbial action.<br />

Root Development: Trials show that in young plants, root length and<br />

mass can be significantly increased (150%) by Seaweed Compact<br />

application.<br />

Shoot Growth: Seaweed Compact helps increase shoot development<br />

and tillering, leading to better ground cover.<br />

Chlorophyll: Trials have demonstrated that Seaweed Compact<br />

increases and maintains chlorophyll levels in the leaf tissue, enabling it<br />

to maximise carbohydrate production for optimum growth and repair.<br />

Drought Tolerance: Seaweed Compact has an osmo-regulatory effect<br />

on turf, helping it to withstand drought or saline conditions.<br />

Microbial Activity: When in contact with the soil Seaweed Compact<br />

has a stimulating effect on certain beneficial soil microbes which<br />

multiply and increase their activity such as improving soil structure and<br />

releasing nutrients. The microbes also help break down thatch.<br />

Plant Health: Betaines found in Seaweed Compact have been shown<br />

to have a beneficial effect on plant health. They help to raise the<br />

plant’s natural health status, enabling turf to withstand various stress<br />

factors such as heat, cold, wind, wear, mechanical damage and<br />

disease.<br />

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Contains: Dried seaweed extract of<br />

Ascophyllum nodosum<br />

Pack size: 2kg<br />

Pack coverage: 10,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0108145/02<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Seaweed Compact Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees 100-115g 15-25 litres 500m 2<br />

Bowling greens 300-350g 45-75 litres 1,500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, sportsfields 2.0-2.3kg 300-500 litres 10,000m 2<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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calcium supplement<br />

Cal-Form<br />

A foliar applied, rapidly absorbed<br />

Calcium supplement for the treatment<br />

of Calcium deficiency in amenity turf<br />

WHY Cal-Form<br />

❚ A foliar applied Calcium supplement for<br />

turf suffering from Calcium deficiency<br />

❚ Contains L-Amino Acids enabling a fast<br />

uptake of Calcium into the plant,<br />

regardless of rootzone conditions<br />

❚ Low pH which enables good<br />

compatibility, including Potassium and<br />

Magnesium products<br />

❚ Improved disease tolerance by helping<br />

to build stronger cell walls<br />

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Calcium is a macronutrient and an important cell wall constit -<br />

uent (as calcium pectate), helping to strengthen the walls.<br />

Calcium deficiency causes cell walls to weaken, making the<br />

plant more susceptible to fungal disease. It is also known to be<br />

involved in cell division, root and leaf development and<br />

Phosphorus availability.<br />

Deficiency shows as a reddish-brown discolouration along the<br />

leaf margin which develops into a lighter red colour.<br />

In addition to the Calcium itself, Cal-Form also contains Amino<br />

Acids that have chelating properties and improve the<br />

absorption of Calcium into the plant as well as its movement<br />

around the plant, regardless of environmental/rootzone<br />

conditions.<br />

Using the liquid Calcium supplement Cal-Form will overcome<br />

the problems of Calcium deficiencies in the plant.<br />

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Calcium mainly occurs in leaves and stems but it is relatively<br />

immobile within the tissues. It is also present in the soil – levels<br />

are related to Magnesium, Potassium and Sodium. It is involved<br />

in soil pH, levels decreasing as the pH falls below neutral. In fine<br />

turf situations the aim is to generally reduce rootzone pH levels<br />

in order to encourage the finer grasses. In doing so Calcium<br />

often becomes deficient. It may also be deficient in alkaline<br />

soils since Calcium is present in an insoluble form.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Cal-Form Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, bowling greens 250ml 15-25 litres 500m 2<br />

Golf tees, sportsfields 5 litres 300-500 litres 1 ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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Contains: 11% Calcium (CaO) and L-form<br />

Amino Acids<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 10,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0113181/05<br />

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potassium supplement<br />

K-Form<br />

A unique foliar applied Potassium<br />

supplement for Potassium<br />

deficient rootzones<br />

WHY K-Form<br />

❚ Contains L-Amino Acids enabling a<br />

fast uptake of Potassium into the plant<br />

❚ Low pH which enables good<br />

compatability, including Calcium and<br />

Magnesium products<br />

❚ An ideal supplement to normal<br />

fertilizer programmes<br />

❚ Improves disease tolerance<br />

How K-Form works<br />

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Potassium is the second most sought after plant nutrient and is<br />

involved in many processes including drought tolerance,<br />

Nitrogen metabolism, carbohydrate movement and stomatal<br />

function.<br />

If Potassium becomes deficient, changes in enzyme activity can<br />

also occur which are thought to lead to a higher susceptibility to<br />

fungal attack.<br />

Using the Potassium supplement K-Form will overcome the<br />

problems of Potassium deficiencies in rootzones.<br />

In addition to Potassium, K-Form also contains higher levels of the<br />

Amino Acids involved in facilitating a very rapid foliar absor p tion<br />

of Potassium into the plant and assisting in its movement within it,<br />

even under adverse environmental/rootzone conditions.<br />

Applications of K-Form throughout the autumn months will also<br />

prepare the turf for the low temperature conditions of winter.<br />

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APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use K-Form Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, bowling greens 250ml 15-25 litres 500m 2<br />

Golf tees, sportsfields 5 litres 300-500 litres 1 ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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Contains: 25% Potassium (K 2 O) and L-form<br />

Amino Acids<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 10,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0113171/05<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

Potassium tends to accumulate in leaf tips, so turfgrass<br />

subjected to intensive mowing particularly at a low height of<br />

cut need regular amounts of Potassium during the growing<br />

season. It is readily lost from the rootzone through leaching<br />

especially in USGA/sandy profiles, which inherently have low<br />

nutrient retention capabilities (low Cation Exchange<br />

Capacity – CEC).<br />

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magnesium supplement<br />

Mag-Form<br />

For the treatment of Magnesium<br />

deficiency in amenity turf<br />

WHY Mag-Form<br />

❚ Corrects Magnesium deficiency<br />

symptoms<br />

❚ Formulation enables rapid leaf and root<br />

uptake of the element<br />

❚ Corrects Magnesium/Calcium<br />

imbalance in the soil<br />

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How Mag-Form works<br />

Magnesium is a macronutrient<br />

involved in important plant<br />

activities including Phosphorus<br />

translocation mechanisms,<br />

enzyme reactions and is a<br />

constituent of chlorophyll.<br />

Magnesium is important for the<br />

maintenance of the green colour<br />

and growth in the turf plant. It is<br />

quite mobile within the plant with<br />

re-distribution occurring more<br />

from the older to the younger<br />

tissues. Concentrations are usually<br />

higher in the leaves but it can<br />

also be found in the growing tips<br />

of roots and stems.<br />

Deficiencies of Magnesium are<br />

more prone in sandy soils which have an acid pH. Symptoms<br />

include a cherry red discolouration along leaf margins usually<br />

occurring in the older, lower leaves first before spreading. Root<br />

growth is also severely restricted.<br />

The Magnesium:Calcium ratios are important in relation to the<br />

availability of both elements, and the addition of Mag-Form can<br />

assist in maintaining a correct balance between the two elements.<br />

Mag-Form is a complex which provides readily available<br />

Magnesium for fast uptake by the leaves and shoots.<br />

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APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Mag-Form Water Volume Area<br />

Amenity turf areas 10 litres Minimum 300 litres 1 ha<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: A 9% Magnesium complex (9% w/w<br />

MgO) with L-form Amino Acids<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 5,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0113191/05<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

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phosphorus supplement<br />

Phos-Form<br />

A Phosphorus supplement containing<br />

Potassium Phosphite and L-form<br />

Amino Acids for use on amenity turf<br />

WHY Phos-Form<br />

❚ Readily available source of Phosphorus<br />

in the form of Potassium Phosphite,<br />

ensuring rapid uptake into the plant<br />

❚ Free flowing, non-foaming liquid<br />

formulation with multi-site activity<br />

❚ Particularly useful in times of plant stress<br />

❚ Can be used on all types of established<br />

turfgrass and seedling turf<br />

Phosphorus is a vital element in the metabolic processes within<br />

the plant. It is an important constituent in enzymes and proteins<br />

as well as being a structural component of phosphoproteins,<br />

phospholipids and nucleic acids. Plants suffering from<br />

Phosphorus deficiency use water less efficiently, are susceptible<br />

to growth suppression, less tolerant of cold temperatures and<br />

take longer to root.<br />

Phosphite (as a Phosphorus source) which is present in Phos-<br />

Form, has one less Oxygen molecule than traditional Phos -<br />

phate itself and so has a higher degree of solubility and<br />

mobility. This unique characteristic permits phos phite to be<br />

readily absorbed by the leaves and root system. Once<br />

absorbed it undergoes oxidation resulting in a release of<br />

Phosphorus. By using phosphite, turf devel ops more root growth<br />

and more vigorous leaf growth and also provides benefits of<br />

stress resistance.<br />

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How Phos-Form works<br />

Phos-Form is a Phosphorus supplement based on Potassium<br />

Phosphite. Both the Potassium and the Phosphorus are in readily<br />

available, fully water-soluble forms, ensuring the plant takes up<br />

both the P and K rapidly, especially under stress conditions.<br />

APPLICATION RATES –SEEDING TURF<br />

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Area of use Phos-Form Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, bowling greens 125-250ml 10-22.5 litres 500m 2<br />

Golf tees, sportsfields 2.5-5 litres 200-450 litres 1 ha<br />

APPLICATION RATES –ESTABLISHED TURF<br />

Area of use Phos-Form Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, bowling greens 250-500ml 10-22.5 litres 500m 2<br />

Golf tees, sportsfields 5-10 litres 200-450 litres 1 ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: Potassium Phosphite (27.8% Phosphorus,<br />

22.5% Potassium)and L-form Amino<br />

Acids<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: Seedling turf: 1-2ha<br />

Established turf: 5,000-10,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0113141/05<br />

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manganese supplement<br />

Manganaze<br />

For the treatment of Managanese<br />

deficiency in turf<br />

WHY Manganaze<br />

❚ Contains the element Manganese (Mn)<br />

to improve photosynthesis capability<br />

❚ The element Manganese increases<br />

lignification of cell walls as a defence<br />

mechanism against disease<br />

❚ Iron Sulphate helps lower the pH and<br />

provides Iron nutrition<br />

❚ Contains plant sugars providing an<br />

energy source to Fluorescent<br />

Pseudomonads (beneficial antagonistic<br />

bacteria)<br />

How Manganaze works<br />

Manganese deficiency is common in poorly drained soils and<br />

also where organic levels are high, and Manganese can<br />

become unavailable to plants where pH levels are high.<br />

Manganaze has been specifically formulated as a nutrient<br />

supplement for newly established bent turf greens and situations<br />

where pH levels will restrict uptake of the element Manganese.<br />

To assist the turf plant’s ability against Take-all Patch<br />

(Gaeumannomyces graminis) which effects bent grasses, all<br />

areas should be sprayed as Take-all Patch can be active in the<br />

ground even when there are no visible patches of the disease.<br />

Manganaze has been shown to increase populations of<br />

beneficial bacteria which antagonise Take-all Patch.<br />

Make 4 applications of Manganaze at 4-6 week intervals. All<br />

greens should be sprayed. A full programme must be<br />

completed. For best results combine cultural and nutritional<br />

practices to minimize Take-all Patch.<br />

Typical early season Take-all Patch Symptoms<br />

The element Manganese is an important micronutrient required<br />

by all plants and is involved in various metabolic functions. It is<br />

the catalyst for Oxygen evolution in photosynthesis and is an<br />

activator co-factor in several major enzymes involved in<br />

metabolic pathways, including the TCA cycle, synthesis of RNA<br />

in chloroplasts and in lipid synthesis. Manganese also plays a<br />

role in lignin synthesis which can help to suppress both leaf and<br />

root diseases.<br />

Dead stolons, dead nodes,<br />

dead leaves, dead roots<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: Manganese, Iron Sulphate and plant<br />

sugars<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 2,500 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0113131/05<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Manganaze Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, bowling greens 20 litres 700 litres 1 ha<br />

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stress relief<br />

Amino-Form LX<br />

A unique Amino Acid based supplement<br />

that gives turf maximum protection and<br />

recovery from stress<br />

WHY Amino-Form LX<br />

❚ Improves stress resistance to, and<br />

enhances recovery from, drought,<br />

heat, cold, wear, excessive salinity and<br />

shade, water-logging, etc<br />

❚ Increases photosynthesis and<br />

chlorophyl content<br />

❚ Improves turf quality<br />

❚ Increases root growth of stressed turf<br />

❚ Enhances germination<br />

❚ Chelating properties gives improved<br />

absorption of nutrients<br />

❚ Unique tank mixing compatibilities<br />

How Amino-Form LX works<br />

Amino Acids are the structural units of all proteins – natural organic<br />

molecules that take part in all physiological processes. Amino-Form LX<br />

contains all the amino acids which are involved in turf health. Plants<br />

store nutrients, especially Nitrogen, as Amino Acids or proteins. Under<br />

optimal growing conditions plants synthesize their own amino acids but<br />

at a significant expense in terms of energy. However, when stress<br />

situations occur, there is a greater demand for Amino Acids than the<br />

plant is able to meet.<br />

Amino Acids also have important chelating properties, chelates being<br />

formed by combining with elements such as Iron, Manganese,<br />

Calcium, Magnesium and Copper which are important to the plant. As<br />

a result, nutrients applied at the same time as Amino-Form LX will be<br />

more readily absorbed by roots and leaves.<br />

NITROGEN METABOLISM<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Formation of<br />

Proteins, Enzymes<br />

and Chlorophyll<br />

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Foliar uptake<br />

Area of use Amino-Form LX Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, bowling greens 750ml 25-30 litres 500m 2<br />

Golf tees, golf fairways, 15 litres 500 litres 1 ha<br />

sportsfields<br />

Conversion to other<br />

Amino Acids<br />

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Conversion to<br />

Glutamic Acid<br />

Ammonium (NH 4 )<br />

Nitrates (NO 3 )<br />

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Root uptake<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: L-form Amino Acids<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 3,333 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0113155/05<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

Amino-Form LX is absorbed through the leaves and through the roots,<br />

so Amino Acids are taken up quicker and are more readily available.<br />

The result is enhanced recovery from stress and a healthy more<br />

vigorous turf.<br />

An application of Amino-Form LX during stress periods allows<br />

considerable savings in energy which can then be channelled into<br />

essential physiological processes such as photosynthesis and protein<br />

formation (new growth).<br />

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organic cocktail<br />

MicroDyne<br />

All-in-one organic combination of microand<br />

macronutrients, chelated Irons,<br />

Amino Acids and biostimulants<br />

WHY MicroDyne<br />

❚ Liquid feed corrects plant deficiencies<br />

for healthy leaf and shoot growth<br />

❚ Contains chelated Iron to give rapid<br />

green up without over-stimulation<br />

❚ Creates the optimum food supply to<br />

boost beneficial bacterial activity<br />

❚ Contains a rootzone penetrant<br />

allowing the liquid to target where it is<br />

required<br />

❚ Provides relief from summer stress.<br />

❚ High longevity from a low dosage rate,<br />

economical viable product for the use<br />

on greens and fairways<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use MicroDyne Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees 100 litres 500 litres 1 ha<br />

Golf fairways, outfields 50 litres 500 litres 1 ha<br />

sportsfields<br />

How MicroDyne works<br />

MicroDyne is an ‘all in one mixture’ based on organic plant<br />

matter that provides the plant with all the necessary nutrients for<br />

healthy growth...<br />

A low NPK organic liquid fertilizer ensures the plant is not<br />

deficient in any of the key major nutrients but ensures there is not<br />

over-stimulation leading to flushes of growth.<br />

A soil penetrant enables the nutrients to move through the<br />

thatch layer and target the rootzone more effectively.<br />

Chelated Irons are complex molecules that protect the<br />

biologically active Ferrous Iron, preventing it from reacting with<br />

other substances and becoming unavailable to the plant. The<br />

Iron Chelates only break down once inside the plant ensuring all<br />

the Iron can be utilised by the plant.<br />

Cold extracted seaweed ensures none of the essential properties<br />

of the seaweed are reduced. Seaweed (Ascophyllum Nodosum)<br />

has many beneficial properties to the plant.<br />

18 Amino acids take part in the vital physiological processes such<br />

as photosynthesis and convert into essential plant proteins for<br />

new growth.<br />

Trace element package All the micro-nutrients in MicroDyne are<br />

EDTA chelated for maximum plant uptake, and include<br />

Magnesium, Copper, Boron, Manganese, Molybdenum and Zinc.<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: w/w - N 1.2%, P 0.2%, K 0.5%<br />

Pack size: 200 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 2-4 ha<br />

RT order code: 0112850/200<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

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soil amendment<br />

Integrate Plus<br />

Complete soil aeration without surface<br />

disruption. Integral wetting agent<br />

improves surface and rootzone<br />

penetration<br />

WHY Integrate Plus<br />

❚ Total soil aeration without surface<br />

disruption<br />

❚ Creates additional pore spaces in the soil<br />

which:<br />

– ‘Opens up’ compacted surfaces<br />

– Speeds up draining of standing water<br />

– Increases capillary moisture holding<br />

capacity<br />

– Restores the soils water/air balance<br />

– Reduces incidence of Black Layer<br />

– Provides new channels for root growth<br />

❚ Liquid formulation has integral wetting<br />

agent which improves surface and<br />

rootzone penetration<br />

❚ Available in liquid and granular<br />

formulations<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Integrate Plus<br />

Contains: 44% water soluble polymeric<br />

polyelectrolytes<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 5,000-10,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0113501/05<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

Integrate Plus Granules<br />

Contains: Polymeric polyelectrolytes plus an<br />

advanced soil penetrant system on a<br />

granular base<br />

Pack size: 20 kg box<br />

Pack coverage: 1,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0113510/20<br />

How Integrate Plus works<br />

Integrate Plus is a totally unique, patented blend of anionic<br />

charged polymers combined with a surface-acting wetting<br />

agent. Integrate Plus quickly penetrates the soil surface and the<br />

rapidly expanding polymer molecules are carried down into the<br />

rootzone.<br />

Mechanical aeration affects less than 10% of the soil surface,<br />

and compac tion can reduce the operating efficiency of turf<br />

anywhere from 25-50% as water does not drain, air movement<br />

stops and root growth is restricted.<br />

Integrate Plus will restore the soil’s water/air balance and return<br />

damaged soil structure to a properly functioning condition. It will<br />

assist in repairing collapsed pore spaces that prevent the<br />

draining of standing water, restore the flow of air into the<br />

rootzone, reduce the conditions that encourage Black Layer<br />

and ‘open-up’ new channels for root development.<br />

Before treatment:<br />

Compaction clogs up<br />

pore space, preventing<br />

free draining and air<br />

exchange. Anaerobic<br />

conditions forces out<br />

oxygen resulting in soil<br />

structure collapse. Roots<br />

struggle to survive and<br />

moisture/nutrient<br />

transport ceases.<br />

After treatment:<br />

Compacted layers<br />

‘opened up’ as clogged<br />

pores spaces are<br />

repaired. Gravitational<br />

water flow is reestablished<br />

and water/air<br />

balance reinstated. Root<br />

channels are developed<br />

and a viable soil structure<br />

restored.<br />

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Compaction...the problem<br />

Compaction...the solution<br />

How to apply Integrate Plus liquid<br />

Integrate Plus can be applied at any time of the year providing the<br />

ground is not frozen or completely waterlogged.<br />

✱ Any type of conventional spraying machine can be used.<br />

✱ Irrigation or even rain following treatment is beneficial.<br />

✱ Improved results may be obtained by applying treatments<br />

immediately following mechanical aeration.<br />

Integrate Plus is not to be mixed with Calcium Nitrate based<br />

fertilizers or products incompatible with anionic adjuvants.<br />

How to apply Integrate Plus liquid<br />

Integrate Plus Granules are ideally applied after aeration e.g. Vertidraining<br />

or hollow-coring, as this ensures that the active ingredients<br />

in the product reach deep into the compacted rootzone where<br />

they can exert their optimum effects.<br />

The soil penetrants within the product help the poly-electrolyte<br />

system to move into the rootzone for maximum effectiveness. This<br />

will also be aided by the incorporation of the product following<br />

aeration operations.<br />

The easy to apply, dust free, granular formulation gives long term<br />

effectiveness due to the gradual release of ingredients in the<br />

granule and is ideal to apply during poor weather conditions.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Integrate Plus Liquid Water Volume Area<br />

Standard High<br />

Power sprayer 5 - 10 litres 250-500 litres 10,000m 2<br />

Pedestrian sprayers 250 - 500ml 12.5-25 litres 500m 2<br />

200 - 400ml 10-20 litres 400m 2<br />

Knapsack sprayer 20 - 40ml 1-2 litres 40m 2<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Integrate Plus Granules Area<br />

Golf greens, 10g 500m 2<br />

Bowling greens 30g 1,500m 2<br />

Sportsfields 200kg 1ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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Integrate Plus Granules contain advanced polymeric, polyelectrolytes<br />

together with the most advanced soil penetrant<br />

system. The long chain poly-electrolyte system within the<br />

product is negatively charged (anionic) and effectively<br />

attracts the positively charged cations held within the CEC sites<br />

on clay and organic matter e.g. Calcium, Magnesium.<br />

De-structured clay particles are minute and are effectively<br />

aggregated together by this process into larger crumbs. The<br />

formation of such a crumb structure within the rootzone results<br />

in improved drainage and much more pore space for root<br />

growth.<br />

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porous ceramic soil conditioner<br />

Profile Greens<br />

A porous ceramic soil amendment for<br />

high performance root zones<br />

WHY Profile Greens<br />

❚ Improves root zones by adding water,<br />

nutrient and air holding capacity to the<br />

soil structure<br />

❚ Excellent stability – still stable after 30<br />

years<br />

❚ High, permanent Cation Exchange<br />

Capacity (CEC)<br />

❚ Consistent USGA particle size<br />

distribution – 99% between 0.15-1.0 mm<br />

❚ Proven by university studies to hold<br />

water like peat but drains like sand<br />

26%<br />

SOLIDS<br />

35%<br />

AIR<br />

39%<br />

WATER<br />

The Profie Greens particle<br />

Each particle is 74% pore space with<br />

approximately 39% capillary (water)<br />

pores and 35% non-capillary (air)<br />

pores. Profile Greens blended with<br />

sand or soil increases the water and<br />

nutrient holding pores as well as<br />

increasing the air and drainage pores.<br />

Profile's CEC will assist in the retention<br />

of nutrients, but unlike organic materials, such as peat, will not<br />

cause layering and will increase percolation rates.<br />

Profile Greens is a true porous ceramic product engineered to<br />

solve and prevent soil problems. The accurate computercontrolled<br />

firing process permanently changes the base minerals<br />

(Illite Clay and Amorphous Silica) into a stable porous ceramic<br />

particle. It is no longer a clay, with no danger of particles<br />

breaking down into clay resulting in layering problems, unlike<br />

some products which are not fired to the same temperatures.<br />

Profile Greens particle size distribution has been specifically<br />

tailored to match USGA particle size recommendations.<br />

How Profile Greens grade works<br />

Profile Greens physically improves the soil structure. In sand it<br />

increases water retention and nutrient-holding because of the<br />

capillary pores and the Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC).<br />

Percolation rates are increased when it is mixed with sand<br />

because of the non-capillary pore space within the product. Soilbased<br />

greens benefit by the added porosity Profile Greens<br />

provides for better drainage.<br />

Profile Greens is very stable: Stability over time is obviously impor -<br />

tant, especially during winter or freeze/thaw cycles. Profile Greens<br />

is four times as stable as USGA requirements and has been shown<br />

not to break down. Stable particles have been found in Purdue<br />

University greens 30 years after incorporation.<br />

Pull the plug on drainage problems!<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Profile Greens<br />

Pack size: 22.68 kg<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

RT order code: 0212302/<br />

Profile Field & Fairway<br />

Pack size: 22.68 kg<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

RT order code: 0212306/<br />

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Profile Greens has a high CEC: A permanent CEC of 33 meq/100g is<br />

provided by Profile Greens. It has a strong affinity for Potassium, which<br />

can leach quite readily from sand-based rootzones. Profile Greens has a<br />

low affinity for Sodium and in high salt areas it can therefore help<br />

amend the root zone by increasing drainage, allowing the flushing of<br />

greens of Sodium.<br />

Profile Greens holds water like peat, but drains like sand: Ohio State<br />

University proved Profile Greens' 50/50 balance of capillary and noncapillary<br />

pore space will retain water and also let water drain. Water is<br />

held within, and drawn through, the capillary pore space of the porous<br />

ceramic particles. The non-capillary pore space lets water flow through<br />

the soil if it becomes saturated. Adding Profile Greens to sands will<br />

increase percolation rates and improve water availability.<br />

Profile Greens reduces surface algal problems: Surface algal problems<br />

can be reduced dramatically by frequent light top dressings of Profile<br />

Greens. The excellent absorptive characteristics enable it to retain the<br />

moisture which is necessary for surface algal growth.<br />

THE IDEAL SOIL<br />

Ideal soil should contain 50% solid and 50% pore space. (½ capillary or<br />

water holding pore space and ½ non-capillary or air-holding and drainage<br />

pore space)<br />

COMPACTED SOIL<br />

Compacted soil reduces or eliminates the non capillary<br />

(air-holding and drainage) pore space<br />

SAND SOIL<br />

Sand soils resist compaction, but they have little water or nutrient<br />

retention ability.<br />

SAND/PEAT MIX (Percolation rate: 12-15" per hour).<br />

Peat has been added to sand soils to increase water and nutrient<br />

retention. The problem is that peat or other organic materials tend<br />

to reduce water percolation rates and are relatively short-lived.<br />

SAND/PROFILE GREENS MIX<br />

(Percolation rate: 20-24”per hour) Profile brings sand back to<br />

the ideal soil conditions by balancing pore space. It improves<br />

percolation rates, water retention and nutrient retention.<br />

How Profile Field & Fairway works<br />

Profile Field & Fairway is ideal for any soil since its unique structure<br />

contains thousands of pore spaces, and when mixed into the soil<br />

modifies its structure. It creates air spaces, increases the percolation<br />

rate, has excellent capillary characteristics and prevents clay soils from<br />

bonding together to cause compaction.<br />

The slightly larger particle size provides 78% porosity of which 41% is<br />

capillary pore space and 37% is non-capillary pore space.<br />

Profile Field & Fairway is ideal for use in most amenity areas e.g. sports -<br />

grounds, whilst Profile Greens should be used for high performance root<br />

zones e.g. golf greens, bowling greens.<br />

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soil conditioner<br />

Alize<br />

Porous granules that improve moisture<br />

and nutrient retention in the rootzone,<br />

increase aeration and CEC<br />

WHY Alize<br />

❚ Alize is a natural zeolite<br />

❚ Zeolites help with the retention of<br />

nutrients in areas which include:<br />

– Sand root zones<br />

– Low existing CEC<br />

– Soil with high leaching potential<br />

– To moderate and balance nutrient inputs<br />

Zeolites in a free<br />

draining rootzone<br />

hold on to<br />

positively charged<br />

nutients, e.g.<br />

–Ammonium<br />

–Potassium<br />

–Calcium<br />

How Alize works<br />

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Zeolites are a family of crystaline aluminosilicate minerals. In<br />

common with other zeolites, Alize has a three dimensional<br />

cage-like structure consiting of SiO 4 and AlO 4 tetrehedra joined<br />

by shared oxygen atoms. The negative charges of the AlO 4 units<br />

are balanced by the presence of exchangeable cations which<br />

can be readily displaced by other substances, for example<br />

Ammonium ions. This phenomenom is known as ‘cation<br />

exchange’, and it is the high cation exchange capacity (CEC)<br />

of Alize which provides many of its useful properties.<br />

Alize, applied either by top dressing or ‘drill-and-fill’ technique,<br />

confers the following benefits to turf applications:<br />

1. Improves nutrient and fertilizer retention in the root zone.<br />

2. Granules adsorb soluble Nitrogen and Potassium, reducing<br />

leaching of key nutreints.<br />

3. Porous granules increase aeration resulting in healthier turf.<br />

4. Improves establishment of newly sown turf.<br />

5. Helps protect against the possibility of fertilizer scorch.<br />

6. Robust granules resist soil compaction.<br />

Technical Specification<br />

✱ Ca, Fe, Mg, Na, Si, Al, O, & H 2 O<br />

✱ Specific Weight – 2000-2400kgs/m 3<br />

✱ Porosity 49.3%<br />

✱ Water Absorption Capacity 46.5%<br />

✱ CEC 150-180 meq/100g<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 95% clinoptilolite<br />

Pack size: 25kg<br />

RT order code: 0212505/025<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Alize Area<br />

As top dressing or after aeration 50-100kg 500m 2<br />

1,000-2,000kg 1ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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turf colour enhancer<br />

Magnet Rapide<br />

A chelated liquid iron producing a<br />

prolonged and rapid enhancement of turf<br />

colour. Also corrects Iron and other trace<br />

element deficiencies<br />

WHY Magnet Rapide<br />

❚ Long term activity: up to 6 weeks<br />

❚ Enhanced turf colour within 12 hours<br />

due to special leaf penetrant system<br />

❚ No blackening of turf or unsightly<br />

application marks<br />

❚ Non-sulphate formulation: will not add<br />

to Black Layer/Dry Patch problems or<br />

affect soil pH<br />

❚ Has a comprehensive micro-nutrient<br />

package<br />

❚ Unique tank mixing compatibilities<br />

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How Magnet Rapide works<br />

Natural soil Iron, though abundant, can be deficient as it is<br />

mostly present as an insoluble form which the plant is unable to<br />

take up. In addition, the continued use of Sulphate of Iron<br />

products (Ferrous Sulphate) can also lead to problems including<br />

Black Layer, turf blackening and reduced root growth.<br />

Magnet Rapide contains Iron Chelates which overcome such<br />

problems. They are the only effective way of providing Iron in a<br />

biological form that can be utilised by turfgrass. Those in Magnet<br />

Rapide are complex molecules that protect the biologically<br />

active Ferrous Iron within their ring-like structure, preventing it<br />

from reacting with other substances and becoming unavailable<br />

for plant uptake. Once inside the plant they break down to<br />

release their Iron in a readily available form.<br />

The unique leaf penetrant system in Magnet Rapide helps the<br />

Iron move rapidly into the plant where it can have maximum<br />

effect, resulting in a rapid green-up with long-lasting effects – up<br />

to 6 weeks from one application.<br />

The trace elements in Magnet Rapide are essential for healthy<br />

plant growth.<br />

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Magnet Products<br />

Cuticle<br />

Inorganic Irons<br />

Chelated iron enters plant cells to<br />

give true greening from within<br />

Inorganic Iron sits on the surface<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: Chelated iron (2.6% FeDPTA, 1.2%<br />

FeEDTA, 0.1% FeEDDHA), leaf<br />

penetrant system and a micro-nutrient<br />

package<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 2,500 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0115204/005<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Magnet Rapide Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees 1 litre 20-25 litres 500m 2<br />

Bowling greens, cricket squares 3 litres 60-75 litres 1500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, sportsfields 20 litres 400-500 litres 1 ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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turf colour enhancer<br />

Magnet<br />

Dynamic<br />

Granular chelated Iron gives fast<br />

results with long-term greening<br />

turf colour enhancer<br />

Magnet<br />

Dynamic Lite<br />

Micro-granular long lasting Iron<br />

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WHY Magnet Dynamic<br />

❚ Enhances turf colour within 12 hours due<br />

to the improved leaf penetrant system<br />

❚ Gives long-term activity: up to 16 weeks<br />

from one application<br />

❚ Chelated Iron present in granular form<br />

❚ Has a low Nitrogen analysis to assist the<br />

plant growth response<br />

❚ Provides Potassium to help strengthen<br />

cell turgidity, combined with granular<br />

Iron to enhance plant disease resistance<br />

How Magnet Dynamic works<br />

Magnet Dynamic is structured around a mini-granular fertilizer that will<br />

enhance hardening of the turf and so help to combat plant stress and<br />

enhance the plant’s ability to withstand disease.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Magnet Dynamic Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees 20kg 500m 2<br />

Bowling greens, cricket squares 60kg 1,500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, sportsfields 200kg 5,000m 2<br />

Large areas 400kg 10,000m 2<br />

WHY Magnet Dynamic Lite<br />

❚ Extremely uniform granule, ensuring even<br />

coverage<br />

❚ Dual source Iron (8.6%Fe) gives extended<br />

phased release up to 16 weeks<br />

❚ High potash (14%K 2 O) to enhance plant<br />

cell turgidity<br />

❚ Relatively low Nitrogen assists plant meta -<br />

bolic response without forcing soft growth<br />

Applications can be made at any time of year but are<br />

particularly beneficial during late Summer & Autumn through<br />

to early Spring. When applied as an early-season starter, the<br />

Potassium enhances plant cell strength through osmoregulation<br />

and the Iron component provides enhanced colour.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Magnet Dynamic Area<br />

Lite<br />

Golf greens & tees, bowling greens, cricket squares 20kg 500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, sportsfields 200kg 5,000m 2<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 7% FeEDTA chelated Iron, leaf<br />

penetrant system and micro-nutrient<br />

package<br />

Pack size: 20 kg<br />

Pack coverage: 500 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0115224/20<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 3% Nitrogen (N), 14% Potash (K 2 O)<br />

and 8.6% Iron (Fe)<br />

Pack size: 20 kg<br />

Pack coverage: 500 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0115234/020<br />

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turf colour enhancer<br />

Iron Complex<br />

turf colour enhancer<br />

Liquid Iron<br />

Liquid iron complex for rapid<br />

greening at any time of the year.<br />

Turf greening without stimulating<br />

growth. Hardens the grass to<br />

combat disease attack<br />

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WHY Iron Complex<br />

❚ Iron complexed with Citric Acid to give a<br />

very effective and rapid green-up<br />

❚ Economical application of Iron without<br />

added Urea<br />

❚ Used at any time of year – especially<br />

effective during autumn and winter<br />

❚ Penetrating agent ensures optimum<br />

coverage and penetration of the Iron<br />

component<br />

How Iron Complex works<br />

The Citric Acid and penetrating agent within the product act as a<br />

delivery system to ensure maximum effects are achieved from the<br />

product. Iron Complex provides a rapid green-up effect, without<br />

producing growth. The product does not overly stress the sward as is<br />

often seen when using ordinary Ferrous Sulphate.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Mascot Iron Complex Water Volume Area<br />

2 litres 30 litres 500m 2<br />

40 litres 600 litres 1 ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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WHY Liquid Iron<br />

❚ Rapid green-up without excessive foliar<br />

growth<br />

❚ Helps to harden turf making it less<br />

susceptible to disease<br />

❚ Contains Urea plus 8%Fe<br />

How Liquid Iron works<br />

While Iron is not part of the plant’s chlorophyll structure, it is<br />

required to produce chlorophyll, which gives plants their green<br />

colour. Iron also plays an important role in reactions involving<br />

photosynthesis, Nitrogen utilisation and root growth. Liquid Iron<br />

provides the turf with a source of Iron.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Liquid Iron Water Volume Area<br />

500-750ml Min 40 litres 500m 2<br />

10-15 litres Min 800 litres 1 ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: Iron Sulphate (7% Fe) Citric Acid<br />

complex plus penetrating agent<br />

Pack size: 20 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 5,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0115214/20<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 3,333-5,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0115201/005<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

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turf colour enhancer<br />

Soluble Iron<br />

Readily-available Iron for rapid<br />

turf greening. Added Citric Acid<br />

reduces pH in solution<br />

WHY Soluble Iron<br />

❚ Contains 20.5% Fe<br />

How Soluble Iron works<br />

The product is produced with Citric Acid, thus reducing the pH of<br />

the solution, and the Iron is in the ferrous form (Fe++) making it<br />

more readily available to the plant. The formulation also contains a<br />

wetting agent to facilitate dispersal and has a low application rate.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Mascot Soluble Iron Water Volume Area<br />

500g 25 litres 500m 2<br />

10kg 500 litres 1 ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Pack size: 10 kg tub<br />

Pack coverage: Up to 10,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0423315/10<br />

“<br />

Having <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> as one of the<br />

Official Tournament Sponsors was<br />

hugely valuable and crucial in delivering<br />

this tournament to UEFA standards.<br />

Work started with the tournament venues<br />

months prior to the tournament, to<br />

ensure the pitches were in top class<br />

condition throughout. Most importantly<br />

for the host clubs, we were able to leave<br />

them with a pitch that was in a better<br />

condition after the tournament, than it<br />

would usually be mid-season. For clubs<br />

of this level, the resource offered to them<br />

by <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> was invaluable.<br />

”<br />

Chris Falvey, Venue Operations Manager<br />

UEFA Women's U17 Championship Final<br />

Tournament 2013/14<br />

The FA<br />

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tournament preparation<br />

Spike<br />

NEW<br />

TO THE RANGE<br />

Promotes a cleaner cut, increases green<br />

speed and a more consistent ball roll,<br />

whilst encouraging post-tournament<br />

surface healing<br />

WHY Spike<br />

❚ Stimulates upright growth for a<br />

cleaner, more uniform cut<br />

❚ Increases green speed and improves<br />

ball roll<br />

❚ Speeds up the healing of pitch marks<br />

and wear damage<br />

❚ Strengthens leaf blade by increasing<br />

cell wall turgidity<br />

❚ Reduces water loss (transpiration)<br />

during dry periods<br />

❚ Increases the number of Poa seed<br />

heads removed<br />

❚ Activates plants’ natural disease<br />

defence mechanism<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Spike Water Volume Area<br />

How Spike works<br />

Containing Potassium and Silica, the stomatal leaf opening<br />

is regulated and the leaf cell wall turgidity increased. The<br />

Potassium helps the plant to overcome stress effects<br />

caused by drought, cold, traffic and mechanical wear<br />

and salinity.<br />

The Silicon accumulates in the leaf cuticles leading to<br />

increased chlorophyll content, improved photosynthesis<br />

and enhanced colour. It also assists root development<br />

providing strength, and the ability to achieve excellent<br />

anchorage and deeper penetration of the root zone.<br />

There is also evidence that Silicon stimulates a reaction by<br />

the plant to disease attack, producing a rapid activation<br />

of peroxides and polyphenoxidases that play an active<br />

role in plant disease suppression.<br />

Applied all year round, it is especially effective for turf<br />

presentation and to enhance tolerance to, and recovery<br />

from, plant stresses.<br />

Golf and bowling greens,<br />

tees, fairways, sports pitches 10 litres 300-500 litres 10,000m2 I used Spike 10 days before our finals day at the<br />

Ideally apply during the growing period at 4 weekly intervals.<br />

Strong upright blades ensure a cut above the rest<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: 6% Silica (Si) and 7% soluble Potash<br />

(K 2 O)<br />

Pack Size: 5 litres<br />

Pack Coverage: 5,000 sq.m<br />

RT Order Code: 0113176/05<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

“<br />

end of August. Within about 4 days the grass<br />

blades were noticeably standing more upright,<br />

allowing for a better quality of cut and consequentially<br />

an improved ball roll. This continued until after the finals<br />

day prompting many favourable comments. I will<br />

definitely use again before tournaments.<br />

”<br />

Trevor Davies<br />

Head Greenkeeper<br />

Southport Old Links<br />

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wetting agent<br />

Propel-R<br />

NEW<br />

TO THE RANGE<br />

Advanced generation of water<br />

management solutions<br />

WHY Propel-R<br />

❚ New technology with soil micelle<br />

interaction<br />

❚ Advanced formulation gives complete<br />

soil wetting<br />

❚ Reduces soil water repellency to zero<br />

❚ Transports moisture away from the<br />

surface<br />

❚ Improves water and air balance in the<br />

rootzone<br />

❚ Enhances the soil rhizosphere diversity<br />

and activity<br />

How Propel-R works<br />

The unique formulation of Propel-R uses distinctive micelles to attract<br />

both water and hydrophobic soil particles together. The micelles are<br />

arranged in rods and multiply significantly the sites in which water can<br />

be reserved for use by the plant roots and other beneficial organisms<br />

in the rhizosphere.<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Propel-R Liquid<br />

Contains: 100% polysorbate polyoxu ethylene<br />

co-polymer-linked surfactants<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Also available in 120 & 200 litre drums<br />

Pack coverage: 5,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0423960/010<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

Propel-R Granules<br />

Pack size: 20 kg<br />

Pack coverage: 1,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0423966/020<br />

Propel-R Tablets<br />

Pack size: 25 tablet<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

RT order code: 0423963/ SD Tablets<br />

0423962/ HD Tablets<br />

Industry standard<br />

partial soil wetting<br />

Propel-R complete<br />

soil wetting<br />

The arrangements of the micelle rods are<br />

hexagonal in structure, which ensure a consistent<br />

and complete permeation of moisture within the<br />

root-zone<br />

The micelle rods also have a lower friction coefficient than standard<br />

wetting agents, which allows Propel-R to pass more rapidly into the soil<br />

profile. The speed at which the wetting agent is dispersed through the<br />

soil profile greatly improves the reaction to Dry Patch flare-ups.<br />

Prevention is always better than cure<br />

Turf grass that has been drought-stressed will exhaust valuable reserves<br />

in an attempt to restore its natural balance of strength and health,<br />

leaving it prone to diseases and the inability to withstand and recover<br />

from mechanical injury. Maintaining a balanced air/water ratio in the<br />

root zone will inhibit the development of hydrophobic lipids that can<br />

have such a weakening affect on plants and preserve the plants<br />

metabolism and become more resistant to stress.<br />

Regular applications of Propel-R will ensure the rootzone is in the best<br />

condition to supply the necessary moisture and nutrient transport for<br />

optimal plant development.<br />

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Soil Water Repellency Results<br />

Rooting: When turf is severely affected by Dry Patch the rooting of the<br />

grass can be significantly restricted. Plants with a shallow and poorly<br />

developed rootzone are in turn more susceptible to drought and will<br />

wilt and eventually die. Propel-R keeps moisture in the tiny spaces<br />

between sand and soil particles and encourages the plant root to<br />

produce fine root hairs that can utilise this moisture and thus minimise<br />

the effects of drought stress.<br />

More wetting agent<br />

Less wetting agent<br />

Trial 1. Water Efficiency<br />

(Mean of trials on replicated plots)<br />

Comparison of Propel-R with the industry standard and untreated<br />

plots* to study the ability of rootzones to receive and benefit from<br />

irrigation.<br />

Analyses of the percentage of water entering the rootzone after<br />

20 minutes. Measurements were taken every 20 minutes after an<br />

irrigation cycle to determine water receptivity<br />

Propel-R Granules<br />

Using the same formulation as the liquid, Propel-R Granules has an<br />

advanced dust free, uniform granular carrier specifically developed<br />

for turf application.<br />

Untreated = 2% Industry standard = 16%<br />

Propel-R = 22%<br />

Propel-R gave the greatest benefit<br />

* Trials took place on plots with rootzones that had an M.E.D Value of 2.4<br />

Trial 2. Soil Water Repellency – M.E.D Values *<br />

(Mean of trials on replicated plots)<br />

Trial to compare Propel-R with the industry standard and untreated<br />

plots* to study the response times of water entering the rootzone<br />

and the maintenance of an M.E.D value below the critical 1.0 level.<br />

MED = molarity of ethanol droplet<br />

MED values typically range from 0 (no hydrophobicity) to<br />

4 (extreme hydrophobicity)<br />

Propel-R Tablets & Applicator Gun<br />

Propel-R Tablets are formulated using advanced surfactant<br />

technology and are the latest development of the hose-end<br />

application. Containing Amino Acids, these tablets not only provide<br />

superior control of Dry Patch but enhance recovery of the damaged<br />

turf.<br />

Available in both standard density (SD), and high density (HD) for use<br />

when water pressure is over 5 bar.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Propel-R Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, tees, bowling greens 1 litres 35-45 litres 500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, sportsfields 20 litres 700-900 litres 1 ha<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Propel-R Granules Area<br />

Golf greens, tees, bowling greens 10kg 500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, sportsfields 200kg 1 ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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Initial application made in March when the M.E.D value was 1.9.<br />

A second treatment was made after 14 days and then at monthly<br />

intervals.<br />

Propel-R gave the greatest benefit in the speed of response and<br />

the length of time M.E.D values were kept below the critical 1.0<br />

value level.<br />

* M.E.D – Values ranged from 0.0 – 3.0 – Any value over 1.0 is classified as hydrophobic<br />

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wetting agent<br />

Breaker BioLinks<br />

Dry Patch and root regeneration<br />

in one application<br />

WHY Breaker BioLinks<br />

❚ Curative preventative<br />

activity against Dry Patch –<br />

as confirmed by STRI<br />

❚ A proven solution for water<br />

management problems in turf<br />

❚ Combats summer stress<br />

❚ Balances soil moisture content<br />

❚ Improves turf colour and quality<br />

❚ Contains natural phytohormones<br />

How Breaker Biolinks works<br />

Complete Immersion Technology<br />

Built upon the success of Breaker Dynamic, with its Complete<br />

Immersion Technology, Breaker Biolinks offers increased curative<br />

powers against Dry Patch and enhanced soil moisture<br />

management.<br />

Advanced triple action<br />

A powerful three-way combination that provide rapid wetting of<br />

the surface, a penetrant to drive the active ingredient down into<br />

the root zone and a third ingredient ensures the soil profile retains a<br />

re-wetting ability.<br />

Biological Recuperation<br />

Breaker BioLinks contains<br />

phytohormones (auxins,<br />

cytokinins, betaines,<br />

gibberelins) derived from kelp<br />

extract obtained from<br />

selective, refined Hebrideansourced<br />

seaweed. The<br />

integration of these<br />

components into the water<br />

management programme promotes regeneration of<br />

damaged root systems and relief from summer stress.<br />

Standard Wetter<br />

Partial Immersion:<br />

Many soil particles remain<br />

untreated<br />

Breaker BioLinks<br />

Complete Immersion:<br />

Every soil particle becomes<br />

treated<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Pack size: 12.5 litres<br />

Also available in 120 and 200 litre<br />

drums<br />

Pack coverage: 5,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0423900/12<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

Integrated source of plant growth hormones<br />

The Breaker Biolinks formulation stimulates root re-generation and<br />

provides natural moisture retention. It is the proven answer to Dry<br />

Patch and water-related problems on all turf surfaces, especially<br />

links golf courses and other sand based rootzones.<br />

✱ Programmed approach – virtually eliminates water repellancy<br />

✱ Excellent rootzone penetration – fast re-wetting<br />

✱ Promotes strong root growth, sward strength and colour<br />

✱ Achieves dry surface whilst maintaining soil moisture balance<br />

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STRI results prove it!<br />

Independent research carried out by the STRI in 2009 which included leading wetting agents, showed that Breaker<br />

BioLinks, when applied preventatively, reduced the severity of Dry Patch, improved turf colour, turf quality and soil<br />

moisture content.<br />

In addition,<br />

“Applied after the rootzone had dried (curatively), only Breaker BioLinks improved turf quality<br />

and reduced Dry Patch severity.”<br />

Wetting and spreading<br />

This agent reduces surface tension of water droplets so they can<br />

spread more readily across the turf surface. Increases the speed<br />

at which excess surface water is moved down into the rootzone.<br />

Conventional Wetters<br />

Water droplets falling onto<br />

grass surface<br />

Breaker BioLinks<br />

spreads water over the<br />

surface to a far greater extent<br />

Re-Wetting<br />

Breaker BioLinks moves through hydrophobic layers and works up<br />

to 30% deeper in the rootzone. This ensures uniform wetting of the<br />

soil profile rather than just the surface or thatch layer and<br />

improves the air:moisture balance to allow the roots to penetrate<br />

beyond the Dry Patch zone.<br />

With Breaker BioLinks a visible response by the turf can be seen in<br />

48 hours when applied with irrigation and a dry soil will be totally<br />

re-wetted in 4-6 hours.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Breaker BioLinks Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees 1.25 litres 35-45 litres 500m 2<br />

Bowling greens, 3.75 litres 105-135 litres 1,500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, sportsfields 25 litres 700-900 litres 1 ha<br />

Conventional Wetters<br />

How to use Breaker Biolinks<br />

Breaker BioLinks<br />

Programme Approach<br />

Breaker BioLinks has been developed to work both on a preventative<br />

and curative level.<br />

Due to the residual activity of Breaker BioLinks in the rootzone a<br />

concentration of wetting agent increases in line with the number of<br />

applications during the season. This cumulative effect has significant<br />

benefits when Dry Patch becomes most prevalent during<br />

July/August.<br />

This programmed approach ensures the maximum amount of wetting<br />

agent is present in the rootzone at exactly the time it is most needed.<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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wetting agent<br />

Breaker Dynamic<br />

Proven surfactant technology for the<br />

management of water-related problems<br />

WHY Breaker Dynamic<br />

❚ Superb control and prevention of Dry<br />

Patch<br />

❚ Maximises irrigation efficiency – make<br />

best use of the water you apply<br />

❚ Improved penetration system gets active<br />

even deeper into the soil, even through<br />

hydrophobic layers<br />

❚ Moves moisture away from turf surface<br />

❚ Encourages improved root growth<br />

❚ Extremely safe to turf, no risk of scorch<br />

❚ Liquid, granular, tablet and fairway<br />

formulations<br />

How Breaker Dynamic works<br />

Dry Patch results from a build up of organic matter on soil<br />

particles caused by fungal mycelium deposits, such as those<br />

left behind following Fairy Rings. This deposit is made up of<br />

waxes and lipids and is highly water-repellent – a hydrophobic<br />

coating that prevents water from attaching to, and wetting,<br />

the soil. Breaker Dynamic can attach to both water and the<br />

organic coating on the soil particles to provide a ‘bridge’ or<br />

link between two otherwise incompatible substances; this<br />

allows the soil to be re-hydrated.<br />

The chemistry used in Breaker Dynamic is an extremely long<br />

repeating chain of tri-block co-polymer surfactants, which<br />

allow different chemical properties to be combined into one<br />

active. Surfactants are selected that have superior spreading<br />

properties, excellent penetration and long term rewetting.<br />

These are all blended to make up Breaker Dynamic.<br />

The Breaker formulation chemistry alters the structure of water<br />

molecules to allow them to spread out giving maximum<br />

coverage over the soil surface. The penetrants then ensure<br />

water is moved down both horizontally and vertically within<br />

the soil profile to where it is needed in the rootzone.<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Breaker Dynamic Liquid<br />

Contains: Polyoxyalkylene glycol surfactants<br />

and soil penetrant<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Also available in 120 & 200 litre drums<br />

Pack coverage: 5,000 sq.m (Programme)<br />

2,000 sq.m (Single)<br />

RT order code: 0423905/10<br />

Breaker Dynamic Granules<br />

Pack size: 20 kg<br />

Pack coverage: 1,000 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0423906/<br />

Breaker Dynamic Tablets<br />

Pack size: 25 tablet<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

RT order code: 0423902/ SD Tablets<br />

0423903/ HD Tablets<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

University Trial Results<br />

Independent trials carried out at University of Georgia, USA, 2010 on<br />

USPGA spec golf green. Investigating water repellency and irrigation<br />

efficiency. These support similar trials at the STRI and IBERS (university<br />

of Aberystwyth).<br />

✱ Dynamic surpassed all other treatments<br />

✱ Revolution and Breaker Advance needed approx. 1.2cm more<br />

irrigation water than Breaker Dynamic to reach the same soil<br />

moisture levels<br />

✱ Breaker Dynamic reduced MED (measure of water repellency) to<br />

0 following initial application<br />

✱ The data also indicates that the efficacy of the Breaker Dynamic<br />

is between 4 & 8 weeks after the last application<br />

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Without Breaker Dynamic<br />

Water is repelled from the soil particles by the<br />

presence of water repellent organic material<br />

Sand particles<br />

Breaker<br />

Dynamic<br />

Surfactant<br />

Soil particles<br />

Water-repellent<br />

organic material<br />

With Breaker Dynamic<br />

Breaker Dynamic Surfactant forms a bridge<br />

between the water repellent organic material<br />

and the water allowing the soil to be rehydrated<br />

Breaker Dynamic<br />

...thirst aid for turf!<br />

Breaker Dynamic Granules<br />

Breaker Dynamic Granules use the same formulation as the liquid<br />

product but utilises an advanced dust free, uniform granular carrier<br />

specifically developed for turf application.<br />

APPLICATION RATES – PROGRAMME APPLICATION<br />

Area of use Breaker Dynamic Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees 1 litre 35-45 litres 500m 2<br />

Bowling greens, 3 litres 105-135 litres 1,500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, sportsfields 20 litres 700-900 litres 1 ha<br />

APPLICATION RATES – SINGLE SEASON APPLICATION<br />

Area of use Breaker Dynamic Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees 2.5 litres 225 litres 500m 2<br />

Bowling greens, 7.5 litres 675 litres 1,500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, sportsfields 50 litres 4,500 litres 1 ha<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Breaker Dynamic Granules Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees 10kg 500m 2<br />

Bowling greens 30kg 1,500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, sportsfields 100kg 5,000m 2<br />

Large areas 200kg 10,000m 2<br />

Breaker Dynamic Tablets &<br />

Applicator Gun<br />

Breaker Dynamic Tablets + AA are the latest development of the hoseend<br />

wetting agent tablets utilising Breaker Dynamic surfactant<br />

technology. Amino Acids have been included in the formulation to<br />

enhance recovery of the turf. They are available in both standard density<br />

(SD) and high density (HD) for use when<br />

water pressure is over 5 bar.<br />

Designed for use with the Breaker<br />

Dynamic Applicator Gun to spot-treat<br />

individual areas of Dry Patch. The<br />

applicator is fitted with a Cloudburst<br />

Nozzle giving large droplets and and<br />

outstanding fan pattern.<br />

Breaker Fairway<br />

Fairway products contain the Breaker Dynamic formulation but are<br />

specially modified to make them ideal for use on fairways and outfield<br />

areas. All are applied at 40 litres per ha in 400 litres of water and are<br />

available in 200 litre containers giving up to 5ha of coverage.<br />

Number 1: Standard formulation.<br />

Number 2: Includes 2% Fe (chelated) +2% Seaweed<br />

Number 3: Includes 2% Fe (chelated) +2% Seaweed<br />

+2% Amino Acids + 2% Carbohydrate<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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<strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> puts the<br />

ahhh! in grass surfaces<br />

Exciting additions to the <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong><br />

'R' Range are proving invaluable with<br />

R140 for transitional seeding of sports<br />

pitches and divot repair on golf tees<br />

and, when soil temperatures drop<br />

below 5°C, R314 Rye is ready and<br />

waiting to help maintain grass cover<br />

throughout late autumn and winter.<br />

How? Both mixtures feature Tetragreen,<br />

a tetraploid perennial ryegrass that is<br />

exclusive to <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong>, combining cool<br />

temperature technology with superior stress<br />

tolerance.<br />

You’ve got it covered!<br />

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wetting agent<br />

Breaker Curative 2<br />

Cures water repellency and reinstates<br />

water receptivity, acting directly on the<br />

cause of Dry Patch<br />

WHY Breaker Curative 2<br />

❚ A unique blend of organic components<br />

that attack and break down the<br />

hydrophobic materials that bind to sand<br />

particles in the soil profile<br />

❚ Long lasting, effective treatment<br />

❚ Extremely safe to all types of turf, with no<br />

adverse effects on soil microbial activity<br />

❚ Ideally used as a combined programme<br />

with Breaker Dynamic Liquid<br />

How Breaker 2 Curative works<br />

It is the unique Tenside Hydrophobe Chemistry in Breaker Curative 2<br />

that targets the water repellent materials which bind to the sand<br />

particles that make the rootzone unable to re-wet. The mild<br />

cleansing action removes the waxy materials and places them in<br />

solution, which means they can be flushed from the rootzone<br />

profile. As Breaker Curative 2 keeps the materials in a true solution,<br />

they cannot re-attach themselves to the sand particles.<br />

Electron micrograph of sand<br />

grain with waxy coating formed<br />

by soil inhabiting fungi of the type<br />

that cause Fairy Rings<br />

Electron micrograph of sand<br />

grain having been treated with<br />

Breaker Curative 2<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Breaker Curative 2 Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees 1litres 50 litres 500m 2<br />

Bowling greens, cricket squares 3 litres 150 litres 1,500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, sportsfields 20 litres 1,000 litres 1 ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Contains: Aqueous hydrophobic polymers<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

200 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 5,000 sq.m (10 litres)<br />

10 ha (200 litres)<br />

RT order code: 0423859/10 (10 litres)<br />

0423859/200 (200 litres)<br />

Tank mixing recommendations are shown on page 108<br />

Combined Breaker Curative 2 and Breaker Dynamic applications<br />

Breaker Curative 2 will cure soil water repellency but will not help<br />

water penetrate through and maintain even moisture distribution in<br />

the rootzone. Breaker Curative 2 is best applied as part of a<br />

combined application programme with Breaker Dynamic liquid or<br />

other high quality wetting agents.<br />

If water droplets do not penetrate into air-dried soil cores within one<br />

minute then the soil may be considered to be water repellent. This<br />

technique is extremely useful in assessing whether a wetting agent<br />

or other material has had an effect on soil water repellency.<br />

Trials on 100% sand rootzones and USGA rootzone constructions<br />

have shown the reduction in soil water repellency that can be<br />

achieved using a Breaker Curative 2/Breaker Dynamic liquid<br />

programme. (See website for details).<br />

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dew dispersant<br />

Dew-T<br />

For the rapid and effective dispersal of<br />

dew formation, surface moisture and<br />

light frost on fine and coarse turf grass<br />

WHY Dew-T<br />

❚ Excellent prevention of dew formation<br />

(up to 14 days).<br />

❚ Gives a cleaner cut when mowing<br />

❚ Start mowing operations earlier in the<br />

day<br />

❚ Cultural method of disease<br />

management<br />

❚ Cost effective dew control operation,<br />

when compared to traditional switching<br />

and brushing<br />

❚ Safe to beneficial microbes<br />

❚ Low application rate and water volume<br />

How Dew-T works<br />

Surface moisture on the leaf can provide the optimum habitat for<br />

diseases such as Microdochium nivale (Fusarium Patch) or Sclerotinia<br />

homoeocarpa (Dollar Spot). Both strive in cool, moist conditions.<br />

Dew can also encourage moss growth, especially in the Spring and<br />

Autumn.<br />

One common solution is the use of a dew brush. This can add<br />

disturbance to the leaf at times where climate conditions are<br />

already adding additional stress factors to the turfgrass. The use of a<br />

dew brush can be labour intensive wasting time and resources.<br />

Dew-T contains unique polymeric surfactants that have a twin mode<br />

of action. Firstly they are very effective at reducing the surface<br />

tension of water molecules thus preventing dew formation. Secondly<br />

they have a very strong binding capacity, which enables them to<br />

attach to the surface of the waxy leaf surface which causes the<br />

moisture to run off.<br />

By removing the water from the turfgrass surface, this reduces the<br />

optimum conditions on the turfgrass, which aids the prevention of<br />

foliar diseases. This leads to healthier more disease resistant turf.<br />

Trial results of Dew-T<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Dew-T Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees 1 litre 50 litres 1,000m 2<br />

Golf fairways, outfields 10 litres 500 litres 1 ha<br />

sportsfields<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

Treated<br />

Untreated<br />

Untreated<br />

Treated<br />

Dew-T clearly identifies its<br />

effectiveness when applied before<br />

dew formation is prominent<br />

Dew-T shows the effectiveness on<br />

golf greens and surrounds<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

RT order code: 0423883/10<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 1ha<br />

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pH adjustment<br />

Microcal<br />

Micro-granulated form of Calcium<br />

Carbonate for correcting acidic pH<br />

imbalances<br />

WHY Microcal<br />

❚ Contains Calcium Carbonate<br />

How Microcal works<br />

Microcal is a micro-granulated form of Carbonate of Lime, making<br />

application a dust-free and simple operation. It helps to re-dress the<br />

pH balance in soils that are too acidic.<br />

When experiencing excessive acidic conditions apply Microcal,<br />

followed by regular pH tests to ascertain if further applications are<br />

required.<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

J F M A M J J A S O N D<br />

RTCHECKOUTS<br />

Pack size: 25 kg<br />

Pack coverage: 714 sq.m<br />

RT order code: 0105121/025<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product<br />

information before use.<br />

“<br />

We use R14 grass mixture on<br />

both the main pitch and our<br />

extensive training ground complex.<br />

The mix provides superb colour,<br />

root depth and surface density.<br />

Another benefit is the speed in<br />

which the surface recovers from<br />

wear. Because we have a large<br />

number of pitches at the training<br />

ground, speed of line marking is<br />

important. We have for many years<br />

based our programme on the<br />

Impact Linemarking System and,<br />

with the Impact paint, I can say<br />

that we have never had brighter,<br />

more durable lines<br />

”<br />

Bob Lennon<br />

Head Groundsman<br />

Everton FC<br />

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Tank Mixing<br />

Compatability Chart<br />

ACTIVATE R-ERD<br />

ACTIVATE R-ERD<br />

ACTIVATE XL<br />

AMINO-FORM LX<br />

BIOPLEX LIQUID<br />

BREAKER BIO-LINKS<br />

BREAKER CURATIVE<br />

BREAKER DYNAMIC<br />

BREAKER FAIRWAY<br />

INTEGRATE PLUS<br />

IRON COMPLEX<br />

K-FORM<br />

CAL-FORM<br />

MAGNET RAPIDE<br />

MANGANAZE<br />

MICRODYNE<br />

MAG-FORM<br />

MICROFLOW 14-3-6<br />

MICROFLOW 18-2-6<br />

MICROFLOW 26-0-0<br />

MICROFLOW 6-2-18<br />

PHOS-FORM<br />

SWARD<br />

PROPEL-R<br />

TRI-MATE<br />

ACTIVATE XL<br />

AMINO-FORM LX<br />

BIOPLEX LIQUID<br />

BREAKER BIO-LINKS<br />

BREAKER CURATIVE<br />

BREAKER DYNAMIC<br />

BREAKER FAIRWAY<br />

CAL-FORM<br />

INTEGRATE PLUS<br />

IRON COMPLEX<br />

K-FORM<br />

MAG-FORM<br />

MAGNET RAPIDE<br />

MANGANAZE<br />

MICRODYNE<br />

MICROFLOW 14-3-6<br />

MICROFLOW 18-2-6<br />

MICROFLOW 26-0-0<br />

MICROFLOW 6-2-18<br />

PHOS-FORM<br />

PROPEL-R<br />

SWARD<br />

TRI-MATE<br />

KEY<br />

Blockade, Dew-T, Spike, Soluble Iron are all stand-alone products and are not recommended for tank mixing<br />

Tank mixable. Synergism indicated.<br />

Not tank mixable<br />

‘Synergism’: The working together of two elements that<br />

produces an effect that is greater than the sum of their<br />

individual effects when applied alone.<br />

✱ <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> does not advocate tank mixing pesticides with each other, or<br />

other products, unless the particular tank mix is specifically recommended, and<br />

is in accordance with the approved label for those products concerned.<br />

✱ Do not mix more than two products together in any one application. If<br />

making a tank mix for the first time apply to a small area first to establish safety<br />

and desired effects. Always follow the highest water rates indicated on the<br />

labels of the products concerned. Read product label before use.<br />

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Grass Seed Range<br />

Product selectors<br />

Golf & Bowls<br />

Fairways Deep Cricket Cricket Tennis<br />

Product Greens Tees & Semi- Rough Walkways Squares Outfields Courts<br />

Rough<br />

Sports<br />

R1<br />

R117<br />

R105<br />

R116<br />

R4<br />

R5<br />

R8<br />

R9<br />

R14<br />

R14CR<br />

R140<br />

Fescue/Bent<br />

100% Fine Red Fescue<br />

100% Browntop Bent<br />

Fine Rye/Fescue<br />

Species Rich<br />

100% Fescue Blend<br />

Fine Rye/Fescue<br />

100% Fine Rye<br />

100% Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Creeping Perennial Ryegrass Blend<br />

Transitional Rye with Teteraploid<br />

Divot Repair Divot Repair Ends Run-ups<br />

R314 Rye 100% Cool Growth Ryegrass Blend<br />

Divot Repair<br />

R15<br />

R311<br />

Rye/Smooth-stalked Meadowgrass<br />

Tall Fescue & Tetraploid Ryegrass<br />

Golf & Bowls<br />

Sports<br />

Fairways Deep Cricket Cricket Tennis<br />

Product Greens Tees & Semi- Rough Walkways Squares Outfields Courts<br />

Rough<br />

All year colour<br />

Cleaner cut<br />

Close mow


Packed full of technical advantage<br />

The R Range of grass seed mixtures is developed using highly rated, top<br />

performing cultivars to offer you reliable performance whatever the<br />

demands of your playing surface. But did you know our mixtures also<br />

feature advanced and unique specialised characteristics?<br />

Our new icon programme is here to help you identify ‘at-a-glance’<br />

R Range mixtures, which contain the key characteristics you most value.<br />

To assist in the selection of the right varieties and mixtures for a particular<br />

purpose or situation <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> has produced a number of 'at-a-glance'<br />

icons to help turf managers select the ones that are most suitable.<br />

Equestrian<br />

Lacrosse Sports Racecourses Racecourse Polo Page<br />

& Games Pitches Enclosures Pitches Number<br />

Fields<br />

Drought<br />

Equestrian<br />

Lacrosse Sports Racecourses Racecourses Polo<br />

& Games Pitches Enclosures Pitches<br />

Fields<br />

8:9:14:140<br />

14:14CR:140:314:<br />

15:311 140:314:14CR:8 8:9<br />

8:9:14:140<br />

14:14CR:15<br />

113<br />

113<br />

113<br />

114<br />

114<br />

114<br />

115<br />

115<br />

115<br />

116<br />

116<br />

116<br />

117<br />

117<br />

140:314 140:314<br />

140:314<br />

140<br />

140<br />

8:9:14:140<br />

14:14CR:140:314:<br />

15:311 140:314:14CR:8 8:9<br />

140:311<br />

8:140 311:140:314 140<br />

8<br />

140:311<br />

iCONOLOGY<br />

Shade Tolerant<br />

Selected for shade tolerance<br />

characteristics<br />

Drought Tolerant<br />

Mixtures that show tolerance to high<br />

temperatures and drought<br />

Wear Tolerant<br />

Resist surface wear and provides rapid<br />

re-establishment<br />

Salt Tolerant<br />

Tolerance to conditions where salinity is<br />

a problem<br />

Cold Tolerant<br />

Excellent tolerance to low temperatures<br />

Close Mow Tolerant<br />

Tolerance to close cutting<br />

Disease Tolerant<br />

Good resistance to disease attack<br />

Low Growth<br />

Mixtures that reduces mowing frequency<br />

All Year Round Colour<br />

Provides good colour over a 12 month<br />

period<br />

Fine Leaved<br />

For areas where a finer grass surface is<br />

required<br />

Produces Stronger Roots<br />

Excellent root anchorage and improved<br />

nutrient uptake<br />

Produces Cleaner Cut<br />

Reduces surface discolouration and<br />

disease infection<br />

8:9<br />

8:9:14:140<br />

14CR:14:140:314<br />

140:314:14CR:8<br />

8:9<br />

140<br />

Rapid Establishment<br />

Strong growth characteristics offer early<br />

surface playabliity<br />

140<br />

8:9:14:140<br />

140:314<br />

14CR:140:314<br />

14:14CR:140:314:<br />

15:311<br />

140<br />

140:314:14CR<br />

8<br />

8:9<br />

140<br />

140:314:14CR 8<br />

140:311<br />

140:14CR:311<br />

High Shoot Density<br />

Provides a dense surface that resists<br />

wear and weed establishment<br />

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grass seed<br />

Tetraploid Technology<br />

Latest R news!<br />

Fabian is the new partner to Tetragreen, the latest<br />

technology in tetraploid perennial ryegrass for extended<br />

cool season growth and superior performance under<br />

environmental stress situations such as drought.<br />

Tetraploid ryegrasses also offer superior tolerance to<br />

diseases such as Microdochium patch (Microdochium<br />

nivale) making them perfect for winter stress performance.<br />

Tetraploid perennial ryegrass has double the number of<br />

chromosomes in comparison to diploid perennial ryegrass. This<br />

allows for an improved performance under cool temperatures,<br />

particularly during transitional seeding using the R140 mixture.<br />

Specifically bred for increased tolerance and recovery from<br />

environmental stress, tetraploid perennial ryegrass provides<br />

many benefits in comparison to diploid perennial ryegrass.<br />

❚ Exceptional tolerance to a wide range of environmental<br />

stresses<br />

❚ Increased chloroplast and chlorophyll production for energy<br />

absorption and processing<br />

❚ Enhanced rooting capability for stronger, deeper rooting<br />

system<br />

❚ Greater tolerance to winter diseases such as Microdochium<br />

❚ Increased shoot growth and recovery in cooler temperatures<br />

❚ Superior drought tolerance<br />

❚ Wide range of applications – sports pitches, racecourses and<br />

polo pitches, golf course divotting and walkways, bowlers<br />

run-ups<br />

<strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> Tetraploid Technology is<br />

exclusively available in R140, R311 and R314<br />

Tetraploid showing<br />

deeper root length<br />

Tetraploid showing<br />

stronger root system<br />

Diploid roots showing<br />

inferior root length<br />

Diploid roots showing<br />

weaker root system<br />

Tetraploid<br />

Diploid<br />

Increased recovery from drought stress<br />

Improved disease resistance<br />

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Grass Seed<br />

R1<br />

Fescue & Bent<br />

30% Greensleeves Chewings Fescue<br />

30% Beudin NEW Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

CULTIVAR<br />

20% Belleaire Chewings Fescue<br />

10% Egmont Browntop Bent<br />

10% Greenspeed Browntop Bent<br />

Sowing Rate: 20-25g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 10-15g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 2-4mm Mowing Height: Down to 4mm<br />

R117 100% Red Fescues<br />

30% Greensleeves Chewings Fescue<br />

20% Belleaire Chewings Fescue<br />

25% Beudin NEW Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

CULTIVAR<br />

25% Cezanne Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

Sowing Rate: 20-30g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 10-20g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 4-8mm Mowing Height: Down to 5mm<br />

R105 100% Browntop Bentgrass Blend<br />

50% Egmont Browntop Bent<br />

30% Greenspeed Browntop Bent<br />

20% Manor Browntop Bent<br />

Sowing Rate: 8g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 4g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: Rootzone Mowing Height: Down to 3mm<br />

contact<br />

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R116 Fine Rye & Fescue<br />

40% Greensleeves Chewings Fescue<br />

30% Dylan Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Turner 1 Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-35g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-25g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 6-8mm Mowing Height: Down to 5mm<br />

R4<br />

Species Rich Mixture<br />

25% Greenvie Strong Creeping Red Fescue<br />

20% Mercitwo Perennial Ryegrass<br />

20% Greensleeves Chewings Fescue<br />

15% Turner 1 Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

15% Dumas 1 Hard Fescue<br />

5% Greenplay Smooth-stalked Meadow Grass<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-35g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-20g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 4-6mm Mowing Height: Down to 8mm<br />

R5<br />

100% Fescue Blend<br />

40% Greensleeves Chewings Fescue<br />

25% Greenvie Strong Creeping Red Fescue<br />

20% Dumas 1 Hard Fescue<br />

15% Turner 1 Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

Sowing Rate: 20-30g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 10-20g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 4-6mm Mowing Height: Down to 7mm<br />

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R8<br />

Fine Rye & Fescue<br />

40% Mercitwo Perennial Ryegrass<br />

35% Dylan Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Turner 1 Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-35g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-25g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 6-8mm Mowing Height: Down to 5mm<br />

R9<br />

100% Fine Rye<br />

30% Clementine NEW Perennial Ryegrass<br />

CULTIVAR<br />

30% Dylan Perennial Ryegrass<br />

40% Mercitwo Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-35g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-25g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 12-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 5mm<br />

R14 100% Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Columbine Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Berlioz 1 Perennial Ryegrass<br />

20% Greenfair Perennial Ryegrasse<br />

20% Duparc NEW Perennial Ryegrass<br />

CULTIVAR<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-35g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-25g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 4-6mm Mowing Height: Down to 8mm<br />

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R14CR<br />

Creeping Perennial Ryegrass Blend<br />

25% Columbine Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Berlioz 1 Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Greenfair Perennial Ryegrasse<br />

25% Fiesta 4 NEW<br />

CULTIVAR<br />

Creeping Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Sowing Rate: 30-40g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 20-30g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 12-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 15mm<br />

R140 Transitional Perennial Ryegrass Blend with Tetraploid<br />

25% Tetragreen Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Fabian NEW Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

CULTIVAR<br />

25% Berlioz 1 Perennial Ryegrasse<br />

25% Greenfair Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Sowing Rate: 40-50g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 25-35g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 12-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 18mm<br />

R314 Rye – 100%Cool Growth Ryegrass Bend<br />

35% Fabian NEW Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

CULTIVAR<br />

35% Tetragreen Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Axcella Annual Ryegrass<br />

Sowing Rate: 35-45g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 30-40g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 12-25mm Mowing Height: Down to 20mm<br />

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R15<br />

Rye & Smooth-stalked Meadowgrass<br />

30% Columbine Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Berlioz 1 Perennial Ryegrass<br />

20% Greenfair Perennial Ryegrass<br />

20% Greenplay Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-35g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-20g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 6-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 20mm<br />

R311<br />

Tall Fescue & Tetraploid Ryegrass<br />

35% Grande Rhizomatous Tall Fescue<br />

30% Greenbrooks Tall Fescue<br />

30% Scorpion II Tall Fescue<br />

5% Tetragreen Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Sowing Rate: 40-50g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 30g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 15-25mm Mowing Height: Down to 25mm<br />

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Golf & Sports Pitch<br />

Turf Range<br />

Quality and consistency are the<br />

hallmarks of <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> turf<br />

The quality of our turf benefits from the use of high quality cultivars<br />

selected for their highest purity.<br />

Greens Turf<br />

Available either grown on 100% sand to USGA<br />

specification or on an indigenous sandy loam<br />

topsoil. The seed mixture used is 50% browntop<br />

bent and 50% fescue, giving a predominately<br />

bent sward at maturity.<br />

50% Browntop bent<br />

25% Slender creeping red fescue<br />

25% Chewings fescue<br />

Mowing height for greens: 3-5mm.<br />

100% Fescue<br />

50% Slender creeping red fescue<br />

30% Chewings fescue<br />

20% Hard Fescue<br />

Fairway Turf<br />

Arena<br />

Designed for fairways, Arena Turf is dense and<br />

hardwearing. Many courses now overseed<br />

regularly with a similar seed mixture.<br />

30% Dwarf amenity ryegrass<br />

20% Smoothstalked meadowgrass<br />

30% Slender creeping red fescue<br />

20% Chewings fescue<br />

Mowing height for fairways: 18-30mm.<br />

Tees Turf<br />

Arena Gold<br />

The fine-leaved ryegrasses in this turf have revo -<br />

lutionized their use on golf courses, combining<br />

fineness of leaf with high wear tolerance to give<br />

excellent performance on golf tees. It has even<br />

found its way onto more traditional courses where<br />

ryegrasses were not previously considered.<br />

40% Dwarf amenity ryegrass<br />

40% Slender creeping red fescue<br />

20% Chewings Fescue<br />

Mowing height for tees: 10-12mm.<br />

Heavy Traffic Turf<br />

RTF<br />

With roots able to go down 1.5m into the soil, the<br />

plants (rhizomatous tall fescue) can exploit water<br />

reserves further down the soil profile. RTF is the<br />

answer for heavy wear areas like walk-ways and<br />

paths that are subject to heavy traffic, and also<br />

in such hostile areas as bunker sides.<br />

85% Tall fescue<br />

15% Dwarf amenity ryegrass<br />

Mowing height for pathways: 25-40mm<br />

Winter Sport Turf<br />

Arena Sport<br />

Arena Sport is a turf designed to stand up to the<br />

heavy demands of winter sports such as football<br />

and rugby. The cultivars of ryegrass we use in<br />

Arena Sport have performed well in intensive<br />

wear trials at the Sports Turf Research Institute.<br />

They rank highly on live ground cover and visual<br />

merit during wear in the autumn/winter.<br />

70% Dwarf amenity ryegrass<br />

30% Smooth stalked meadowgrass<br />

Preparation & Aftercare<br />

Pre-preparation of the soil surface prior to<br />

laying turf is vital. For best results lay the turf<br />

on the day of delivery. Once the turf has<br />

been laid, make sure that it is kept damp<br />

(without overwatering) until the roots have<br />

anchored it firmly to the soil. You can start<br />

mowing the turf as soon as the surface feels<br />

firm enough to walk on.<br />

An application of Activate R, containing<br />

Enhanced Root Developer (ERD) will assist the<br />

rooting establishment process. With our<br />

Greens turf on USGA rootzone, it’s advisable<br />

to apply a fungicide, as insurance, soon after<br />

laying. Although the turf will have had<br />

prophylactic fungicide treatments during<br />

production, the stress of lifting and transport<br />

can make the turf more susceptible to<br />

Fusarium.<br />

Following the laying, take the cutting height<br />

down slowly over the following weeks, never<br />

cutting off more than a third of the leaf at<br />

any one time.<br />

A professional laying service for big rolls is<br />

available when required. Laying is<br />

undertaken using bespoke equipment.<br />

Where time is short, 10,000 sq.m can be laid<br />

in 24 hours. Ask your <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong><br />

representative for more details.<br />

Sizes & Weights<br />

<strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> turf is supplied in three formats<br />

depending on requirements.<br />

Type Width Area Weight<br />

Big Roll 600mm 15 sq.m 500 kg<br />

Big Roll 1200mm 25 sq.m 800 kg<br />

Small Roll 600mm 1 sq.m 15 kg<br />

Distribution<br />

<strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> operate from three strategically<br />

placed branches throughout mainland UK.<br />

Delivery is undertaken nationwide and the turf can<br />

be supplied in both small and big-roll format. A<br />

tailored delivery service offers the flexibility of<br />

Moffet, Hiab or tail-lift offloads.<br />

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Quantity Guides<br />

Quantity guides (approximate)<br />

No. of 20kg bags sown at:<br />

Sports Dimension Area 20 gms 25 gms 35 gms<br />

Facility (metres) (m 2 ) per m 2 per m 2 per m 2<br />

Soccer 100 x 64 6,400 6.4 8 11.2<br />

Rugby 100 x 69 6,900 6.9 8.6 12.1<br />

Hockey 91.4 x 55 5,027 5 6.3 8.8<br />

Cricket Square 30 x 30 (Average) 900 0.9 1.1 1.5<br />

Lawn Tennis 23.8 x 11 262 0.3 0.3 0.45<br />

Bowls 40 x 40 1,600 1.6 2 2.8<br />

Golf Green Average 500 0.5 0.6 0.9<br />

Golf Tees Average 350 0.4 0.4 0.6<br />

1 hectare 10,000 10 12.5 17.5<br />

Conversion chart<br />

All sowing rates in this catalogue are<br />

expressed in grams per square metre.<br />

The following table can be used to<br />

convert these rates to units suited to<br />

larger areas or to imperial<br />

measurements.<br />

Grams/m 2 8 15 25 35 50<br />

Kg/100m 2 0.8 1.2 2.5 3.5 5<br />

Kg/hectares 80 150 250 350 500<br />

Kg/acre 30 60 100 140 200<br />

“<br />

We sowed Euroflor mixtures in<br />

various parts of the Brighton &<br />

Hove District. The impact these<br />

colourful sowings made on the<br />

general public was superb and<br />

the flowering period lasted for over<br />

six months.<br />

”<br />

Graeme Rolf<br />

Operations Manager (East)<br />

Cityparks.<br />

Brighton & Hove City Council<br />

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Selected Flower Mixtures<br />

New solutions for ornamental flower displays<br />

Euroflor Urban Flowers are a range of flower seed mixes for amenity areas<br />

in towns, cities and other areas such as golf courses. The mixes have been<br />

specially created, using mainly annual cultivated flowers with varying<br />

proportions of perennials. Some mixes contain native and naturalised<br />

species which provide the opportunity to create an urban meadow<br />

effect that is both attractive to look at, and provides cover and food for<br />

many species of animals and insects.<br />

The mixes have been selected from numerous trials conducted<br />

throughout the UK conditions to ensure they are suitable for the British<br />

climate, soil and growing conditions.<br />

The benefits of creating Euroflor Urban Flower displays are :<br />

✿ Long lasting flower display<br />

✿ Ecological biodiversity<br />

✿ Easy installation<br />

✿ No fertiliser or pesticide requirements<br />

✿ Low installation costs<br />

✿ Low maintenance costs<br />

✿ Lower irrigation requirements than bedding plants<br />

✿ Suitable for difficult and dangerous sites to access –<br />

embankments, roundabouts, roadside verges<br />

HAY FIELDS & PERENNIAL WILD FLOWERS<br />

March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec<br />

Spring flowers Pasture with reduced flower interest<br />

Grass growth Hay production Grazing<br />

EUROFLOR ANNUAL URBAN FLOWERS<br />

March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec<br />

Late spring to autumn flowering period<br />

The different flowering performances between<br />

native wild flowers and Euroflor<br />

All Euroflor seed is traceable by lot numbers and is germination<br />

tested. Each mix is designed for a specific purpose but all offer<br />

a long flowering period from spring to autumn, providing<br />

colour, balance, texture, species diversity and a natural<br />

aspect. Euroflor is professionally conditioned in 1kg foil-sealed<br />

packs. Further details can be obtained by requesting the<br />

Euroflor Catalogue.<br />

Euroflor for sustainable landscapes<br />

Euroflor urban flower mixes form an essential part of a<br />

sustainable approach to flower displays combining the<br />

advantages of wild flowers with the exceptional displays of<br />

garden cultivars. They are replacing many bedding plant<br />

schemes and high maintenance lawns in towns and cities<br />

thereby lowering maintenance costs, but retaining the high<br />

amenity value of urban flower displays.<br />

Cost benefit savings of using Euroflor vs Bedding Plants<br />

Operations Euroflor<br />

Perennials<br />

Euroflor<br />

Annuals<br />

PREPERATION<br />

Soil preparation 10% 10%<br />

Fertiliser purchase and application - -<br />

Plant/Seed purchase 83% 91%<br />

Planting /Sowing 92% 92%<br />

MAINTENANCE<br />

Hand Weeding 90% 90%<br />

3% replacement of plants - -<br />

Irrigation (water) - -<br />

Waste disposal (direct costs) optional optional<br />

Total 73% 74%<br />

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Euroflor sustains insect populations<br />

There is a need for insects at peak period flowering on successive fruit and vegetable<br />

crops through the season.<br />

For habitat management, Euroflor helps maintain bumble bees, honey bees, butterflies,<br />

beetles, ladybirds and other insects in the environment by providing a regular and<br />

stable nectar source. These insects play an important role by ensuring that pollinating<br />

insects have a nectar source between crops.<br />

EuroFlor Urban Flower Mixes<br />

versus Bedding Plants and Wild Flowers<br />

Which are the most sustainable solutions for our towns and cities?<br />

Poor ✓ Excellent ✓✓✓✓✓<br />

Bedding Wild Urban<br />

plants flowers flowers<br />

Flower display ✓✓✓✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓✓✓<br />

Relevant use of flower species in towns and cities ✓✓✓✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓✓✓<br />

Natural aspect (fashionable alpine meadow look) - ✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓<br />

Flowering period ✓✓✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓✓✓<br />

Flowering species diversity ✓✓ ✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓<br />

Support of pollinating insect populations ✓✓ ✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓<br />

Ecological biodiversity ✓ ✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓<br />

Installation requirements ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓✓✓<br />

Maintenance requirements ✓ ✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓<br />

Preparation time for installation - ✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓<br />

Suitable for urban situations ✓✓✓✓✓ - ✓✓✓✓✓<br />

Fire hazard from drying hay ✓✓✓✓✓ - ✓✓✓<br />

Irrigation requirements ✓ ✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓<br />

Fertiliser & pesticides requirements - ✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓<br />

Installation costs - ✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓<br />

Maintenance costs - ✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓<br />

Overall environmental impact - ✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓<br />

Traceability of seed sources - ✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓<br />

TOTAL 33 53 84<br />

EuroFlor mix dominant colours<br />

Meadow Breeze<br />

Ground Cover Contrast<br />

Tenor<br />

Souvenir<br />

Bleuet de France<br />

Hope<br />

Alliance<br />

Flora Britannica<br />

For information on EuroFlor mixtures for<br />

landscape application, telephone 01904 428760<br />

for a free catalogue or<br />

e-mail: sales@rigbytaylor.com<br />

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Enviromental<br />

Wild Flowers<br />

Flora Native<br />

Introducing a diverse and comprehensive range<br />

of native UK provenance wildflower mixtures to<br />

restore, create and enhance distinct habitats<br />

and landscapes. Specialist grasses complete the<br />

collection.<br />

Bespoke habitat mixtures are periodically<br />

necessary and we will be pleased to adapt Flora<br />

Native mixtures on request to fulfil those<br />

specifications.<br />

All are available in 1kg packs.<br />

Quality…<br />

Reliability…<br />

Performance…<br />

With increasing interest in creating wild flower areas<br />

alongside amenity and agricultural environments, the<br />

Flora Native range ensures:<br />

❚ All wild flora are of native origin<br />

❚ Species are carefully selected for suitability<br />

❚ Ingredient quantity is always specified<br />

❚ Authentic stocks of high quality seed<br />

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Flora Native<br />

Wildflowers 20/80<br />

✿ Traditonal mixtures containing 20%<br />

wildflowers and 80% grasses<br />

✿ Mixes for a diverse range of ecological<br />

habitats<br />

✿ Restore, create and enhance the landscape<br />

Multi-Purpose Meadow<br />

A species-rich mixture including a high<br />

percentage of deep-rooted and creeping<br />

species, formulated to be adaptable to a<br />

wide range of habitats and soil types.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324001/01<br />

Acidic Soils<br />

Species in this mixture are frequently found on<br />

poor acidic soils dominated by mineral or<br />

organic content e.g. peaty, heathland and<br />

moorland habitats.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324002/01<br />

Chalk & Limestone<br />

A relatively rich mixture of species for<br />

moderate to more extreme alkaline chalk or<br />

limestone soils.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324003/01<br />

Clay Soils<br />

A relatively rich mixture of species for heavier<br />

soils subjected to infrequent or seasonal<br />

waterlogging. Recommended for clays, silts,<br />

poor drainage and low-lying areas.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324004/01<br />

Coastal & Salt<br />

Species in this mixture are frequently found in<br />

coastal areas on sandy or calcareous loams<br />

and are capable of tolerating salt laden winds<br />

and moderate to high soil salinity.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324005/01<br />

Dry Sandy Soils<br />

A relatively rich mixture for light, well drained<br />

soils which have a tendency to dry out in<br />

summer. Recommended for sandy or stony<br />

crumbly loams and well drained slopes and<br />

embankments.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324006/01<br />

Loam & Alluvial<br />

A relatively rich mixture recommended for<br />

moisture retentive but free draining loam and<br />

alluvial soils such as those found on lowland<br />

meadows.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324007/01<br />

Wetland & Water Edge<br />

A relatively rich mixture of species which thrive<br />

in frequently saturated or wet, low lying land<br />

alongside rivers, streams, ponds and ditches.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324008/01<br />

Aqua<br />

NEW<br />

MIXTURE<br />

Species selected to provide benefits as<br />

described by the Sustainable Use Directive<br />

(SuDs) drainage schemes for capturing and<br />

reducing run-off and leaching of nutrients and<br />

pesticides into water courses. Highly<br />

recommended for floodplains, water<br />

meadows and areas that are adjacent to<br />

water courses.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324009/01<br />

Hedgerows<br />

Species in this mixture are frequently found<br />

along hedgerows and lightly shaded<br />

woodland and clearings. Recommended for<br />

light to moderate shade.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324010/01<br />

Woodland<br />

A relatively rich mixture containing species that<br />

require or tolerate moderate to heavy shade.<br />

Recommended for deciduous woodland and<br />

tree plantings and in clearings where shade<br />

may be<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324011/01<br />

Flowering Lawn<br />

This sward will attract and feed insects and<br />

birds and is suitable for creation of a new lawn<br />

or for overseeding and existing lawn.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324012/01<br />

Nectar & Pollen<br />

A species rich mixture following<br />

the Royal Horticultural Society “Perfect for<br />

Pollinators” list, including borage, sanfoin and<br />

dwarf sunflower to encourage a wide range of<br />

pollinating insects and other wildlife.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324013/01<br />

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Summer Flower, Winter Food<br />

This mixture attracts butterflies, bees<br />

and other insects and produces<br />

seeds/grains for birds to feed on<br />

during winter.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324014/01<br />

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Flora Native<br />

Natural Meadows<br />

NEW<br />

TO THE RANGE<br />

✿ Gentle grassland mixtures with 95% grasses<br />

and 5% wildflowers<br />

✿ Grasses provide texture and attractive seed<br />

heads<br />

✿ Pastel shades of wildflowers provide a<br />

glimpse of colour and added interest<br />

Impoverished Soils<br />

This mixture is provides habitat and interest on<br />

311ularly those with a high silt or stone content.<br />

Sowing rate: 3g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324015/01<br />

Chalk & Limestone<br />

Especially recommended for grassland habitat<br />

on thin, infertile soils on chalk and limestone.<br />

Sowing rate: 3g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324016/01<br />

Summer Flowers<br />

Annuals and perennials will provide flowering<br />

in the first year following an early spring<br />

sowing, with a continuation of perennial<br />

flowers over the years as the meadow<br />

matures. The key flowering period is June/July.<br />

Sowing rate: 3g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324017/01<br />

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Flora Native<br />

100% Wildflowers<br />

100% Wildflowers are especially valuable in the<br />

following situations:<br />

✿ Where a diversity and abundance of<br />

wildflowers would benefit and enhance the<br />

habitat or landscape<br />

✿ To restore bio-diversity<br />

✿ Creating swathes though cultivated soil in<br />

established grassland<br />

✿ Where there is a competitive seed bank of<br />

grasses already present in the soil<br />

Cornfield Annuals<br />

Contains 5 native annual species for instant<br />

first year colour from early spring sowing. Can<br />

be sown alone or also recommended for<br />

sowing with flora native perennial mixtures to<br />

provide colour in the first year whilst the<br />

perennial establish to provide flowers from the<br />

second year onwards.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324018/01<br />

Green Roof<br />

NEW<br />

MIXTURE<br />

A selection of species to assist with storm water<br />

attenuation and reduce the urban heat island<br />

effect, as well as providing biodiversity.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324019/01<br />

Restore & Enrich<br />

A species rich mixture of wildflowers for<br />

overseeding into grassland, providing faster<br />

establishment to compete with the existing<br />

grasses.<br />

Sowing rate: 2g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324020/01<br />

In addition to the three dedicated mixtures,<br />

the wildflower components from all the<br />

Wildflower 20/80 mixtures are available as<br />

100% wildflowers.<br />

✿<br />

Flora Native 100% Specialist<br />

Grass Mixtures<br />

These mixtures are particularly valuable in the<br />

following situations:<br />

✿ Companion sowing for 100% wildflower<br />

mixtures<br />

✿ Specific soil types and environmental<br />

influences<br />

✿ Habitat restoration<br />

✿ Soil stabilisation<br />

Universal<br />

A mixture of grasses providing adaptation to a<br />

wide range of soil types, perfect for<br />

companion sowing with Flora Native 100%<br />

wildflowers.<br />

Sowing rate: 5g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324021/01<br />

Dry Soils<br />

Drought tolerant and creeping grasses in this<br />

species rich mixture provide excellent<br />

persistency and regeneration capability.<br />

Sowing rate: 5g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324022/01<br />

Wet Soils<br />

A high diversity of grasses and sedges<br />

adapted to wet soil conditions, including<br />

creeping bent and pendulous sedge. Provides<br />

benefits described within the Sustainable Use<br />

Directive (SuDs) drainage schemes for<br />

capturing and reducing run-off and leaching<br />

of nutrients and pesticides into water courses.<br />

Sowing rate: 5g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324023/01<br />

Heathland/Acidic<br />

A selection of grasses which thrive in lower pH<br />

soils and includes fragrant and native<br />

heathland/moorland species such as sweet<br />

vernal grass and wavy hairgrass.<br />

Sowing rate: 5g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324024/01<br />

Chalk & Limestone<br />

Grasses which thrive in thin, infertile soils<br />

including quaking grass, crested hairgrass and<br />

sheep’s fescue.<br />

Sowing rate: 5g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324025/01<br />

Coastal/Salt Tolerant<br />

Grasses which thrive in coastal habitats and<br />

salt laden winds, including tall fescue, hard<br />

fescue, crested hairgrass and perennial<br />

ryegrass.<br />

Sowing rate: 5g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324026/01<br />

Woodland<br />

A mixture of 9 native woodland grasses which<br />

require or tolerate moderate to heavy shade,<br />

and includes wood meadowgrass, tufted<br />

hairgrass plus hard and creeping red fescues.<br />

The mixture of species provide adaptability to<br />

both wet and dry shaded conditions.<br />

Sowing rate: 5g/m 2<br />

RT Order Code: 0324027/01<br />

Wildflower Turf<br />

✿<br />

Wildflower Turf<br />

provides an instant<br />

wildflower meadow.<br />

Supplied as a fully<br />

established mat of<br />

wildflower plants, it is<br />

simply rolled out onto a prepared bed of soil or<br />

other surface. The wildflower turf eliminates the<br />

problem of weed invasion when trying to gain<br />

establishment from seed.<br />

Wildflower Turf is ideal for use in a wide range<br />

of landscaping situations, including municipal<br />

parks, gardens, wasteland areas, gardens and<br />

estates.<br />

Also can be used on roofs and in situations<br />

that that apply under the Sustainable Use<br />

Directives (SuD’s).<br />

Highly attractive to wildlife, the turf<br />

encourages biodiversity by providing<br />

important habitats for a range of pollinators<br />

and other insects. The mixtures of perennials<br />

and annuals create a stunning and long<br />

lasting visual effect, supplemented by bright<br />

splashes of colour.<br />

Flora Meadow<br />

80% Wildflowers/20% Grasses<br />

Flowers from April through to October with<br />

winter interest from grasses.<br />

RT Order Code: 0324028/01<br />

Flora Verdi 100% Wildflowers<br />

Contains species selected for tolerance to<br />

drought and hostile environmental conditions<br />

RT Order Code: 0324029/01<br />

Flora Aqua<br />

70% Wildflowers/30% Grasses<br />

Species typically found in flood-prone<br />

locations which help to slow down and soak<br />

up the passage of water.<br />

RT Order Code: 0324030/01<br />

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“<br />

We use R9 grass seed when renovating<br />

our cricket square in September with<br />

great success and found that germination<br />

was very consistent and achieved rapid<br />

establishment.<br />

As the weeks progressed a strong rooting<br />

system developed resulting in an excellent<br />

sward density.<br />

This was further enhanced through the use of<br />

high quality fertilizers from <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong>'s<br />

Fineturf and Microflow fertilizer range. On our<br />

outfield, we use R8 as our preferred mixture<br />

for reinstatement as it provides excellent early<br />

establishment, holds its colour and recovers<br />

well following intensive use during the<br />

season.<br />

”<br />

Gary Barwell<br />

Head Groundsman<br />

Warwickshire County Cricket Club


Linemarking Products<br />

Product selector<br />

The Linemarking<br />

Specialists<br />

Formulations<br />

Surfaces<br />

Product Ready-to-use Dilutable Water/Paint Ratio Aerosol Grass Hard Artificial<br />

Initial Mark Overmark Surface Surface Surface<br />

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Impact Classic ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

iGO Sport ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

Duraline Standard ✗ ✓ 2/1 4/1 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗<br />

Duraline Concentrate ✗ ✓ 3/1 7/1 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗<br />

Duraline Superline ✗ ✓ 4/1 8/1 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗<br />

Duraline Superline Xtra ✗ ✓ 5/1 10/1 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗<br />

Duraline Supreme ✗ ✓ 5/1 12/1 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗<br />

Duraline Dual ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗<br />

Duraline Hard Surface ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗<br />

Duraline Synthetic ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓<br />

Duraline Tennis ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗<br />

Duraline Aerosols ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

Snowcal Powders ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗<br />

Linemarking paints<br />

There are many types of paint formulations available...from readyto-use<br />

products to dilutable concentrates that are mixed with<br />

different volumes of water depending on the quality of line required.<br />

Many of these paints are resistant to rainfall and produce a durable<br />

and highly visual white line. Some can be used on both natural<br />

(grass) and artificial turf surfaces.<br />

Ready to Use<br />

These paints require no dilution. Some can be poured direct into a<br />

spray tank whilst others such as Impact formulations can be applied<br />

direct from its container. No measuring, no mixing and no mess.<br />

Major advances have been made in formulation technology<br />

allowing a pitch to be marked using from 1 litre of paint.<br />

Ready to use paints can be used on grass, hard and artificial<br />

surfaces and many can be applied either through a spray<br />

applicator or from a transfer wheel. Available in a range of pack<br />

sizes, including 1000 litre bulk IBC’s.<br />

Dilutables<br />

These paints need to be diluted with varying amounts of water to<br />

achieve the quality of line required. The paint has to be<br />

measured, mixed and poured into the marking machine tank.<br />

Available in a range of pack sizes, including 1000 litre bulk IBC’s.<br />

Permanent paints<br />

Not for use on grass but for marking long lasting lines on manmade<br />

hard or artificial surfaces. Products are supplied in a<br />

ready-to-use formulation and applied through a spray marker.<br />

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Application Equipment<br />

Colour Sprayer Transfer Brush or Nozzle Choice Page<br />

Options Wheel Roller Number<br />

✓ iGO/Glider ✗ ✗ Gold/Red/Amber/Green Cone Jets<br />

✓ iGO/Glider ✗ ✗ Amber/Green Cone Jets<br />

✓ iGO Mini ✗ ✗ Red Cone Jets<br />

✓ iGO/Glider ✓ ✗ Yellow Flat Fan 110°<br />

✓ iGO/Glider ✓ ✗ Yellow Flat Fan 110°<br />

✓ iGO/Glider ✓ ✗ Yellow Flat Fan 110°<br />

✓ iGO/Glider ✓ ✗ Yellow Flat Fan 110°<br />

✓ iGO/Glider ✓ ✗ Yellow Flat Fan 110°<br />

✓ iGo/Glider ✓ ✗ Yellow Flat Fan 110°<br />

✓ iGO/Glider ✓ ✗ Yellow Flat Fan 110°<br />

✓ iGO/Glider ✓ ✗ Yellow Flat Fan 110°<br />

✓ Airless sprayer ✗ ✓ ✗<br />

✓ Aeromark ✗ ✗ ✗<br />

✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗<br />

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In the case of Tennis Court paint, this is used for covering the court and<br />

applied using a brush, roller or specialist equipment applied by a<br />

contractor.<br />

Aerosols<br />

Highly concentrate paint formulations, contained in a can with gas added<br />

to allow the paint to be expelled under pressure as a fine spray through a<br />

nozzle; Quick to use but expensive if marking a large area. Blockage of<br />

nozzles and difficulty in use under cold conditions can be a problem.<br />

Whiting powder<br />

Mixed with water or applied dry, they are available as low cost, fine-grade,<br />

chalk-based materials. The powder is supplied in sacks and has to be<br />

measured, mixed and poured into a transfer wheel applicator. It is<br />

important to wear a dust mask whilst handing the powder.<br />

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CEPTIONAL!<br />

Impact XP Paint<br />

WHY Impact XP<br />

❚ Ready to use highly concentrate paint<br />

❚ No added water<br />

❚ No measuring, mixing or pouring<br />

❚ Can over-mark a pitch* from just 1 litre of<br />

paint<br />

❚ Can be used on both grass, hard and<br />

artificial surfaces<br />

❚ Surface dry within 20 minutes under<br />

normal conditions<br />

* Standard sized football pitches<br />

Over-mark up to<br />

15 football pitches<br />

without refilling!<br />

Two pack choices of Impact XP are available...the environmentally<br />

friendly 5 litre plastic Eco-bags or the 10 litre plastic container. The<br />

paint delivery tube cap fits directly onto the screw fitting of both<br />

containers.<br />

The Eco-bag is manufactured using a high tensile strength, flexible<br />

plastic and has special carrying handles for ease of handling. If there is<br />

paint left in the bag after the operation, it can be re-sealed and used<br />

the next time.<br />

When empty, it is simply washed out, rolled up and disposed of as<br />

normal household waste.<br />

The Eco-Bag will over-mark up to 5 pitches* at the 1 litre per pitch<br />

recommendation. The iGO machine can carry 3 Eco-bags so it would<br />

be possible to over-mark 15 pitches or lay lines around the boundary of<br />

a golf course without having to stop for frequent re-fills.<br />

The 10 litre container will over-mark approximately 10 pitches* at the<br />

1 litre per pitch recommendation.<br />

* Standard sized football pitches<br />

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The introduction of the Impact system<br />

is an environmental landmark<br />

AwArded to<br />

LinemArk Uk Ltd<br />

Saves water<br />

No measuring, no mixing and no pouring. Impact XP offers great saving in terms of time and labour –<br />

enabling the busy groundsman to get on with other tasks. It is, however, the elimination of the need<br />

for any water to be added to the paint that is its greatest saving.<br />

Water is not only a precious commodity that should not be wasted, but is quickly, for many,<br />

becoming an additional expense which will probably only increase in years to come.<br />

As an example:<br />

A standard sized football pitch, using traditional concentrate paints, diluted with water, requires at<br />

least 400* litres of water over a 35 week football season. When this is multiplied by, say, 100 pitches<br />

that may be marked out for, or by, a local authority, this volume of water increases to 40,000 litres<br />

…ever year!<br />

Taking the UK as a whole, and including other sports such as rugby, tennis, lacrosse, hockey, golf etc,<br />

this amounts to millions of litres that could be saved by using Impact paints.<br />

400<br />

LITRES<br />

WATER<br />

40,000<br />

LITRES<br />

WATER<br />

Volume of water required to mark out<br />

one pitch per week, per season*<br />

Volume of water required to mark<br />

out 100 pitches per week, per season<br />

The only water the Impact system uses is for flushing out the spraying equipment!<br />

Saves energy<br />

Labour is a valuable resource and groundsmen are always looking to be more time-efficient. If the<br />

time spent on an operation such as line marking can be reduced to allow other important jobs to<br />

be undertaken, such a saving will be worthwhile. Speed of marking is also important if pitches<br />

need to be marked out in a short space of time.<br />

Impact XP could over-mark 15 pitches from a fully loaded iGO machine without the need to stop<br />

and refill. Traditional paints will mark just 2-3 pitches and have to return to base for refilling.<br />

15<br />

PITCHES<br />

2-3<br />

PITCHES<br />

Traditional paints will mark just 2-3<br />

pitches and have to return to<br />

base for refilling<br />

Impact XP will over-mark 15 pitches<br />

from a fully loaded iGO machine<br />

without the need to stop and refill<br />

* Based on a 35 week season using traditional concentrate paints diluted with water at a 4 to 1 ratio.<br />

** Comparing over-marking a standard sized football pitch with a fully loaded (3 x 5 litre Eco-Bags) and a fully filled spray machine applying a 4-1 water-paint diluted<br />

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Applicators<br />

WHY iGO<br />

❚ Speed of getting started<br />

❚ Flexibility of application<br />

❚ Ease of maintenance<br />

❚ Little contact with paint material<br />

❚ No requirement for a water supply point<br />

❚ Removable battery – flexible re-charging<br />

A perfect partner with Impact XP paint, the iGO is suitable for a range<br />

of playing surfaces including grass, sand-filled, sand-based or rubber<br />

crumb synthetic turf, red gra and black ash.<br />

New features include a new handle operated disc-lifting mechanism<br />

that allows the operator to lift the marking discs off the target surface<br />

without having to lift the front wheels. Groundsmen can prevent<br />

unwanted paint marks when travelling between pitches by easily and<br />

simply lifting the discs clear of the surface.<br />

Another major innovation is the ‘plug and spray’ feature. This simple<br />

but unique device allows the operator to just plug the machine’s paint<br />

transfer tube directly into the paint pack and it’s ready to go. No<br />

mixing, measuring or pouring and no operator contact with the paint.<br />

The iGO can carry 3 x 5 litre Eco-bags, enough to over-mark up to 15<br />

standard sized football pitches without the need to return to a water<br />

supply point for refilling, mixing, measuring and pouring!<br />

The Nozzle<br />

A specially engineered nozzle has<br />

been developed to match the<br />

desired atomization characteristics of<br />

the Impact XP paint. This integration of<br />

paint formulation with nozzle design<br />

and performance is a major advance<br />

in line marking application.<br />

The iGO features<br />

‘Plug and Spray’ system<br />

Finger operated disc-lifting feature<br />

High pressure pump provides uniform<br />

application<br />

Adjustable handles to suit different<br />

operator heights<br />

Pneumatic tyres ease travel over<br />

different surfaces<br />

Non corrosive and rust proof frame<br />

The new iGO<br />

machine is<br />

now available<br />

in both black<br />

and white<br />

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Smaller brother to the iGO marker, the Mini retains many of the<br />

advanced features but is more compact and is ideal for clubs with<br />

few pitches to mark or for sports that cover a smaller playing surface<br />

such as tennis and some in-field athletic sports.<br />

Lightweight and compact, the iGO Mini machine is simple to operate<br />

and easy to maintain. A re-chargeable battery is supplied which can<br />

either be charged on the machine or easily removed and taken to a<br />

more convenient location.<br />

Highly portable the compact size of the iGO Mini requires little effort<br />

by the operator during the application process and can easily be<br />

folded to fit into a car boot. When the marking operation is<br />

completed the iGO Mini can be simply folded away for ease of<br />

storage.<br />

GLIDER<br />

The original Impact<br />

application system<br />

spray marker<br />

This multi-sprayer is simple to operate and maintenance<br />

procedures are minimal. The Glider has been improved by the<br />

fitting of a newly designed frontage providing better protection<br />

for the spray nozzle.<br />

The Impact Glider can carry 2 x 10 litre ready to use paint packs.<br />

Dimple<br />

❚ Interchangeable 5 and 8 cm marking wheels<br />

❚ Available also as a 10 cm model.<br />

❚ Choice of standard rubber Pneumatic-tyre<br />

wheels<br />

❚ Tank capacity of 16 litres<br />

❚ Marks out approx. 2 football pitches with one<br />

filling<br />

The iGO mini features<br />

Designed for use with iGO Sport, ready-to-use paint<br />

‘Plug-and-Spray’ eliminates operator paint contact<br />

Lightweight and easily folded for ease of transport<br />

High pressure pump provides uniform application<br />

Adjustable handles to suit different operator heights<br />

Pneumatic tyres for ease of travel over different surfaces<br />

Non corrosive and rust proof frame<br />

Easy accessibility to all parts allowing easy maintenance<br />

The Plug-and-Spray<br />

system is a unique feature<br />

on the iGO Mini<br />

Prince<br />

❚ Light and inexpensive it incorporates the<br />

“Rollamark” inter-leaved transfer wheel for<br />

improved performance.<br />

❚ Tank capacity of 18 litres<br />

❚ Interchangeable 5 or 8 cm marking wheel.<br />

❚ Available with a 10 cm marking wheel<br />

❚ Both models have the option of pneumatictyre<br />

wheels<br />

Linesman<br />

❚ Light, inexpensive, ideal for use on smaller<br />

grounds and tennis grass courts.<br />

❚ Interchangeable 5 and 8 cm marking wheels<br />

❚ Choice of tank capacity 9 and 14 litres<br />

❚ Available with a 10 cm marking wheel on the<br />

3 gallon model.<br />

❚ Pneumatic-tyre wheels are optional on each<br />

machine<br />

Aeromark Linemarker<br />

❚ Developed to apply the <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> range<br />

of high quality xylene and CFC-free 750 ml<br />

aerosols<br />

❚ Excellent build quality<br />

❚ Operator sight guide<br />

❚ Space for holding additional cans<br />

❚ Adjustable line widths<br />

❚ Sharp, well defined lines<br />

Aeromark Lightweight Marker (MODEL NOT SHOWN)<br />

❚ Ideal for marking curves ❚ Lightweight for ease of use ❚ Single<br />

aerosol carrier ❚ Adjustable line widths ❚ Sharp, well defined lines<br />

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Line Marking Paints<br />

The market-leading range of linemarking products<br />

<strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong>'s liquid line marking paints offer exceptional performance and excellent reliability.<br />

Working closely with skilled paint formulators and professional groundsmen, we developed a range<br />

of paints for every purpose, whether used with spray jet or transfer wheel marking machines.<br />

Duraline Standard<br />

❚ Superb, cost-effective line paint<br />

❚ Produces a crisp, bright, durable line<br />

❚ Easily diluted and contains an<br />

anti-clogging additive<br />

❚ High pigment content offers<br />

excellent water resistance<br />

Duraline Concentrate<br />

❚ Concentrated, bright-white marking<br />

compound<br />

❚ Specially formulated for pitches<br />

requiring frequent re-marking<br />

❚ Contains a high pigment content<br />

and excellent water resistance<br />

Duraline Superline<br />

❚ Provides longer lasting lines and<br />

less frequent marking<br />

❚ High pigment density and greater<br />

rain and wear resistance<br />

❚ Produces brilliant, durable white<br />

lines on grass surfaces<br />

Duraline Superline<br />

Xtra<br />

❚ Specially formulated for easy<br />

mixing<br />

❚ Very high pigment content for<br />

maximum whiteness<br />

❚ Longer lasting, more durable<br />

lines<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Application: Spray or transfer wheel<br />

marking machine<br />

Dilution: Initial Marking:<br />

2:1 ratio water to paint<br />

Overmarking:<br />

4:1 ratio water to paint<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Application: spray or transfer wheel<br />

marking machine<br />

Dilution: Initial Marking:<br />

3:1 ratio water to paint<br />

Overmarking:<br />

7:1 ratio water to paint<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Application: Spray or transfer wheel<br />

marking machine<br />

Dilution: Initial Marking:<br />

4:1 ratio water to paint<br />

Overmarking:<br />

8:1 ratio water to paint<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Application: Spray or transfer wheel<br />

marking machine<br />

Dilution: Initial Marking:<br />

5:1 ratio water to paint<br />

Overmarking:<br />

10:1 ratio water to paint<br />

Colours:<br />

Colours:<br />

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Duraline Aerosols<br />

❚ Applied through the Aeromark<br />

aerosol application machines, the<br />

results are bright, crisp lines.<br />

❚ Environmentally friendly, xylene and<br />

CFC-free aerosols<br />

❚ Highly pigmented undiluted paint<br />

❚ Minimum overspray and waste<br />

❚ Dependable aerosol can action<br />

Pack size: 750ml<br />

Application: Ready to use – handheld<br />

or through aerosol<br />

line marking machines<br />

Area of use: Range of surfaces<br />

including grass<br />

Colours:<br />

Dry and wet marking<br />

Low cost, high-white, free flowing, easily<br />

applied powders. Ideal to use during the wet<br />

winter months. Just 44 kgs to mark a full size<br />

football pitch with an 8cm wide line.<br />

Snowcal 10 & 20/WD<br />

❚ Snowcal 10 is for a dry line<br />

❚ Snowcal 20/WD for a wet or dry line<br />

Snowcal 40/80<br />

❚ Can be applied wet or dry<br />

Pack size: 25kg<br />

Application: Transfer wheel marking machines<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Colours:<br />

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Duraline Tennis Court<br />

Surface Paint<br />

❚ Special anti-slip paint for coating<br />

surfaces of hard tennis courts.<br />

❚ Easy flowing acrylic paint with an<br />

anti-fungal additive<br />

Pack size: 15 litres<br />

Application: Ready to use – apply<br />

undiluted through any<br />

spray marking machine<br />

Area of use: Outdoor tennis hard<br />

courts<br />

Colours:<br />

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Duraline Supreme<br />

❚ The ultimate marking compound<br />

used by top professional clubs<br />

❚ Manufactured using the best<br />

pigments and binders available<br />

❚ Produces brilliant white lines that<br />

outlast all others<br />

Duraline Dual<br />

❚ Unique, ready to use water<br />

resistant formulation<br />

❚ Polymer-based marking compound<br />

for longer lasting, brilliant white lines<br />

❚ High viscosity for greater paint<br />

transference and surface adhesion<br />

Duraline Hard Surface<br />

❚ High quality, water based, anti-slip<br />

acrylic/polyurethane paint<br />

❚ Suitable for use on all-weather hard<br />

courts and other sporting areas<br />

❚ Use a flat fan nozzle when applying<br />

through a spray marking machine<br />

Duraline Synthetic<br />

Grass<br />

❚ Acrylic, cost effective line marking<br />

paint<br />

❚ Specially manufactured for use on<br />

synthetic pitches<br />

❚ Produces crisp lines that do not<br />

scuff out<br />

Pack size:<br />

10 litres<br />

Pack size:<br />

10 litres<br />

Pack size:<br />

10 litres<br />

Pack size:<br />

10 litres<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Application: Spray or transfer wheel<br />

marking machine<br />

Dilution: Initial Marking:<br />

5:1 ratio water to paint<br />

Overmarking:<br />

12:1 ratio water to paint<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Application: Spray or transfer wheel<br />

marking machine<br />

Colours:<br />

Application: Ready to use – apply<br />

undiluted through any<br />

spray marking<br />

machine<br />

Area of use: Tarmac, concrete and<br />

all-weather hard courts<br />

Colours:<br />

Application: Ready to use – apply<br />

undiluted through any<br />

spray marking<br />

machine<br />

Area of use: Synthetic grass<br />

Colours:<br />

Colours:<br />

Accessories<br />

A FLUSH-THRU A ready to use, specially developed biodegradable liquid cleaner<br />

for pump and nozzles of spray line marking machines. Size 10 litre.<br />

❚ 1,000 litre container and integral metal ‘pallet’<br />

❚ Fully recyclable IBC and metal surround<br />

❚ Free, coloured wrap-around frost jacket<br />

❚ Free or returnable painted metal stand<br />

❚ Wheeled stand with 3-degree pitch<br />

❚ Special braked wheels feature heavy-duty<br />

bearings<br />

❚ Choice of formulations, including Impact paint<br />

❚ Liquid dispensed from non-drip lever tap<br />

❚ Free delivery & collection – Unloaded using RT forklift and placed in<br />

position (access and ground conditions permitting)<br />

<strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> will deliver IBC’s direct to customer’s premises using its<br />

own transport. Each lorry carries a forklift truck to unload and place in<br />

position. When the IBC is empty, <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> will collect and replace<br />

with a new IBC if required.<br />

B MARKING ACCESSORIES A range of twine and tape measures.<br />

C ATHLETIC BOOM An easy-to-fix attachment to the iGO that enables the spray<br />

machine to mark out two athletic track running lanes at one time.<br />

D HERBICIDE BOOM An easy to fit front attachment that allows<br />

for the accurate application of herbicides.<br />

E SPRAY LANCE Ideal attachment to<br />

the spray marking machine for<br />

A<br />

B<br />

spraying small areas e.g. marking<br />

“GUR” areas.<br />

F NOZZLES Extra<br />

nozzles (including<br />

the gold) can be<br />

purchased<br />

E<br />

separately if<br />

F<br />

required.<br />

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“<br />

In 2013 we based our greens nutritional<br />

programme around <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong>’s new<br />

micro-granular fertilizer MicroLite Activ8.<br />

Results were amazing. The flowability of the<br />

product was excellent and provided a<br />

superb spread pattern across the turf surface.<br />

Alongside the Magnet Dynamic Granules, we<br />

saw an immediate green-up effect and<br />

achieved a great depth of root and surface<br />

density.<br />

Our fungicide programme, based around a<br />

tank mix programme of Fusion, combined<br />

with Tri-Mate and Magnet Rapide, has been<br />

very effective with no sign of Fusarium<br />

despite conditions that would stimulate an<br />

attack.<br />

”<br />

Shaun Hutchinson<br />

Course Manager<br />

Shaw Hill Golf Club


non-peat compost<br />

Green-Spread<br />

A quality assured, recycled,<br />

non-peat compost<br />

WHY Green-Spread<br />

❚ Fine graded, naturally sourced from plant<br />

materials<br />

❚ Environmentally friendly produced<br />

product<br />

❚ Consistent and guaranteed quality<br />

specification<br />

❚ BSI PAS 100 accredited high quality<br />

compost<br />

❚ BSI standards adopted by The<br />

Composting Association<br />

❚ A range of products available for flexibility<br />

of use<br />

❚ Ideal for groundsmen, landscapers and<br />

local authorities<br />

How Green-Spread works<br />

Green-Spread high quality compost is produced totally by natural<br />

means, with a period of rapid decomposition and self-heating (which<br />

sanitises the material) continued by a cooler and slower decay of the<br />

woodier organic matter. When this composting process is finally<br />

completed, the product can be graded into different particle sizes<br />

depending on the use required.<br />

Green-Spread offers many benefits including:<br />

✱ Increasing soil microbial activity<br />

✱ Improving turf density and colour, encouraged by the presence of<br />

slow release Nitrogen, Iron and Magnesium<br />

✱ Plant disease suppression, due to beneficial soil micro-organisms<br />

present<br />

✱ Providing a large range of micronutrients e.g. Boron, Magnesium and<br />

Manganese that have a vital role in many plant physiological<br />

processes e.g. enzyme reactions and photosynthesis.<br />

✱ Improving the soil structure by helping form larger pore spaces<br />

resulting in improved oxygen aeration as well reducing the effects of<br />

soil compaction, so improving drainage and reducing the problems<br />

associated with water-logging.<br />

✱ Increasing the Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) of the soil so<br />

nutrients are made available for a longer period of time rather than<br />

being easily leached away through the soil profile.<br />

✱ Improving root growth and overall turf establishment but without<br />

encouraging flush growth that can weaken the plant and make it<br />

more susceptible to fungal disease.<br />

Product range<br />

Green-Spread can be used as a<br />

straight compost and is available in a<br />

range of screened particle sizes<br />

depending on the use required.<br />

Coarse grades are available which are<br />

more suitable for use in landscaping<br />

situations eg. amenity mulch (20-<br />

40mm) and bark replacement mulch<br />

(10-20mm), whereas the finer particle<br />

grades are more suited for example for<br />

use as a top dressing (0-8mm). The<br />

compost specification details will vary<br />

depending on the use.<br />

In addition Green-Spread can be customised to the customer's own<br />

specification, for example being mixed with other organic matter and<br />

brought on site ready mixed for immediate use.<br />

Green-Spread is available nationally, delivered as loose loads either as<br />

the compost in its own right (cubic metres) or as a mixed product with<br />

other materials (tonnes). Comprehensive specification sheets are<br />

available for all products.<br />

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Bulk Materials<br />

To meet the needs of professional landscapers <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> offers a broad<br />

range of bulk materials many of which, where appropriate, can be<br />

screened or manufactured to meet individual customer requirements.<br />

Products include:<br />

● Divot mixtures ● Sports sands<br />

● Soils<br />

● Top Dressings<br />

● Planting composts<br />

● Rootzones<br />

Mascot<br />

Pro-Spread<br />

Dressings<br />

Available in bulk loads of 10 or 20 tonnes.<br />

Norfolk Pro-Spread, a high qaulity fine turf top<br />

dressing is also available in bulk loads.<br />

Pro-Spread 60/40 (25kg)<br />

Pro-Spread 70/30 (25kg)<br />

Cricket & Tennis Court<br />

Dressings<br />

Cricket Wicket Dressing (25kg)<br />

Kettering Loam (25kg)<br />

Mendip Loam (25kg)<br />

Surrey Loam Screened 1 / 4 ” (25kg)<br />

Banbury Loam (25kg)<br />

Useful Measurements<br />

1 metre = 1.0936 yards 1 yard = 0.9144 metres<br />

1 square metre (m 2 ) = 1.196 square yards (yd 2 ) 1 yd 2 = 0.8361 m 2<br />

1 hectare (ha) = 10,000 square metres (m 2 ) 10,000 m 2 = 2.471 acres<br />

1 cubic metre (m 3 ) = 1.3080 cubic yards (yd 3 ) 1 m 3 = 1,000 litres<br />

1 kilogram (kg) = 2.2047 pounds (lb) 1 lb = 0.4536 kg<br />

1,000kg = 1 metric tonne = 0.984 ton<br />

1 ton = 1.016 tonnes<br />

1 litre = 0.22 gallons 1 gallon = 4.5461 litres<br />

Growing Media/Bark<br />

1 cubic metre (m 3 ) of material will cover:<br />

25mm (1”) depth over an area of 40 m 2<br />

50mm (2”) depth over an area of 20 m 2<br />

75mm (3”) depth over an area of 13.3 m 2<br />

100mm (4”) depth over an area of 10 m 2<br />

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“<br />

We work very closely with <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong>’s<br />

technical specialists and with our joint<br />

inputs have developed a customised cocktail<br />

of nutrients including the rooting stimulants<br />

Activate F and Activate XL products. We have<br />

achieved excellent root mass and increased<br />

surface density and can say without fear of<br />

contradiction, that I have not seen a better<br />

rootzone than the one we achieved with this<br />

combination.<br />

”<br />

Kevin Fowler<br />

Assistant Head Groundsman<br />

Chelsea FC<br />

“<br />

At our training facility, we apply regular<br />

treatments of Microlite fertilizer containing<br />

the rooting stimulant Activate, which complements<br />

the R14 grass mix that we use throughout the<br />

entire training complex. We achieve an excellent<br />

root system and superb playing surfaces that<br />

recover well following intensive use.<br />

”<br />

Jason Griffin<br />

Head Groundsman<br />

Chelsea FC


<strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> Limited <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> Limited <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> Limited<br />

16 Rivington House, 2, The J4 Estate, Clifton Hall Road,<br />

Horwich Loco Estate Doman Road, Camberley, Newbridge Industrial Estate,<br />

Horwich, Lancs BL6 5UE Surrey GU15 3LB Newbridge, Midlothian EH28 2PJ<br />

Tel: (01204) 677777 Tel: (01276) 676833 Tel: (0131) 333 3344<br />

Fax: (01204) 677715 Fax: (01276) 682396 Fax: (0131) 333 3399<br />

Order Line 0800 424 919<br />

Web site: www.rigbytaylor.com<br />

e-mail: sales@rigbytaylor.com<br />

Mascot, ConVert, PolyPro, TE-bag, Propel-R, Integrate, Microflow, Impact, Greenspread and Duramark are Registered Trademarks of <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> Ltd. Duraline Is a Registered<br />

Trademark of <strong>Rigby</strong> <strong>Taylor</strong> Ltd and Linemark (UK) Ltd. Icade, Greenor, Masalon and Junction are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. All Clear Extra is a trademark of<br />

DuPont. Chikara is a trademark of Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd (ISK), Japan. Gallup Hi-Aktiv Amenity, Gallup Biograde Amenity and Discman CDA Biograde are registered<br />

trademarks of Barclay Chemicals Manufacturing Ltd. Sward is a trade mark of Amega Sciences Ltd. Profile Greens Grade and Field & Fairway are trade marks of Profile<br />

Products Ltd., Illinois, USA. Eagle Green Care is a trademark of ECOSpray Ltd. Ecoplug is a registered trademark of Ecoplug Sweden AB. Mogeton is a registered trademark<br />

of Agro-Kanesho Co. Ltd<br />

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