Specialist FertilisersKali Gazon0-0-27+ 11% MgOAgrosil® LR0-20-0+ 20% SilicateA core taken from a golf green treatedwith Agrosil LR. It shows the excellent rootdevelopment even on sandy soils.Turf Hardener – The Anti Stress FertiliserGranule size: 0.5 - 2mmSpreading rate: 35g/m 2Period of UsageJ F M A M J J A S O N DGranule size: 1 - 2mmSpreading rate: Top dressing turf 50g/m 2 , top dressing turf and brushing with aeration/coreholes 80g/m 2 , applying under turf 100 - 120g/m 2 , applying at time of seeding 35 - 50g/m 2Period of UsageJ F M A M J J A S O N DA micro granulated potash and magnesiumfertiliser for use on amenity turf. Containing27% potash and 11% magnesium it can beused throughout the year, during the autumnand winter to harden turf and prevent diseaseattack and heighten colour. Used in this wayKali Gazon ensures superior wear qualitiesof any sward and enables quicker recoveryin the subsequent spring.Agrosil® LR is an electrolyte systemconsisting of partially dehydrated sodiumsilicate and phosphate. Phosphate hasa strong stimulating effect of the root. Itis, however, quickly fixed in the soil andunavailable to plants. Phosphate fertilisertypically only penetrates the soil to a depthof 5cm but roots benefit from a sufficientamount of phosphate at a deeper level.The silicate gels of Agrosil® LR lock up heavymetals such as lead or cadmium so tightlythat they can no longer be taken up by theplant, this allows growth to be possibleagain on contaminated sites. Grass plantstake up silicate and store it in the cell wallswhich protect them against infection fromfungal pathogens such as fusarium andleaf spot.During the spring/summer the highpotassium content supports transpirationcontrol in dry periods and fortifies the grassplant with greater drought resistance.Contains very high levels of magnesium,a vital component of chlorophyll, thesubsequent increase in chlorophyll ensuresgood metabolism of energy for healthyplant growth.Hardens turf and protects from diseaseImproves stress tolerance againstdrought disease and cold temperaturesFantastic source of potassium andmagnesium on sandy soils where a lowcation exchange can interfere with theavailability of these vital macro elementsHeightens sward colour and appearanceMicro granules for easy application andrapid sward penetrationAll year round useAgrosil® LR keeps phosphate completelyavailable and carries it down to a depthof 30cm. The mobile silicate particlescongregate in the soil to form largemolecules, silicate gels. These moleculesare full of pores which improve soilstructure and promote greater drainage,gas exchange and good health in even thepoorest of soils, sandy rootzones, alluvilsand, compost and manufactured soils.Total removal in g/m 2 on average from 7 experimental elements141210864209,35Nitrogen12,6710,3812,798,821,13 1,441,73Phosphate Potassium MagnesiumImproves soil structurePromotes deep rootingCreates water and air storage cellsProtects against fungal infectionsIncreases nutrient uptakeKeeps phosphate available andbeneficial to plantsEnables growth in contaminated soilsImproved growth on road vergeswhere pollutants and high salt levelsare a problemwithout Agrosil LRwith 150 g/m 2 Agrosil LRAccording to the model testcarried out by H. Rasp, LUFASpeyer 1981
Specialist FertilisersFerro Top6+0+12(+6MgO + 8% Fe)Bacillus subtilisStrain E4 -CDXBacillus subtilis E4-CDX is (a) unique andeffective strain of rhizosphere bacterium,Bacillus subtilis that competes withharmful pathogens for space around theroots of the grass plant. Once establishedBacillus subtilis E4 - CDX physically protectsthe roots and inhibits the advance of soilborne fungi such as fusarium.Products in this catalogue that includeBacillus subtilisFertilis Swing Page 26Fertilis Speed Page 26Vitanica RZ (Liquid) Page 27Floranid Turf Page 20Trace element: ManganeseGranule size: 0.5 - 2mmSpreading rate: 35g/m 2Period of UsageJ F M A M J J A S O N DThe perfect high iron fertiliser forprotecting high value turf areasthroughout the growing season butespecially through the autumn and winter.Designed for medium and high valuesports turf such as sports fields, greens, teesand bowling greens. Contains magnesiuma vital component of chlorophyll, thesubsequent increase in chlorophyll ensuresgood metabolism of energy for healthyplant growth.Why Bacillus Strain E4 – CDX stands outfrom all other strains of Bacillus subtilisOnce watered in, Bacillus subtilis strainE4 –CDX operates in the rhizosphere.Symbiosis with fine roots hairs results incoverage of the entire root. This creates alive barrier protecting the whole root thatdisease can’t penetrate. Therefore diseasehas no opportunities to set infection. Otherstrains of Bacillus subtilis stay at the surfaceleaving fresh root growth vulnerable todisease. Strain E4-CDX is unique as it is theonly strain that moves with the developingroot, maintaining a barrier against disease.For maximum effect Bacillus subtilisrequires water, Oxygen and a minimumsoil temperature of 12-15 degrees. StrainE4 -CDX remains effective in the soil forapprox 42 days (6 weeks). Tests show thatBacillus subtilis gives off a chemical thatdisorientates nematodes, so they can nolonger find the root.Bacillus Subtilis E4 - CDX ‘rod’ bacteriumshowing resistance to common diseasesSouthampton F.C – 1 week post sowingPhoto taken 11th June 2010. FertilisSwing used as pre-seed fertiliser.The pitch was koro’d off, power harrowed andlevelled before seed and Fertilis Swing (12bags) were applied at the same time.Southampton F.C 2 weeks post sowing18th June 2010 – 1st cut!High iron and magnesium contentensure quick greening without flushesof growthImproves greenness and resistanceagainst diseaseMicro granules for easy applicationand rapid sward penetrationControls and inhibits mossAll year round useAnthracnose<strong>Seed</strong>ling BlightFusariumSnow MouldBrown PatchDollar Spot25