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PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS<br />

Experience the difference.<br />

EDITION 19


“<br />

Our main stadium pitch is marked out using a transfer<br />

wheel machine and Duraline Stadia and Standard paints.<br />

These give us an excellent bright line and the lasting qualities<br />

we require. For the training grounds however, where we have<br />

multiple pitches we have four iGO machines that apply Impact<br />

XP ready to use paint. All our staff like these machines, they are<br />

easy to use, allow us to apply lines very quickly and though<br />

we have trialed other systems we find the Impact<br />

system to be the best for our needs.<br />

”<br />

Steve Winterburn, Head Groundsman<br />

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club


Page index<br />

FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZERS<br />

Product Selector 4<br />

PolyPro & PolyPro SK Range 6<br />

Premier HG Range 8<br />

ConVert Gold Range 10<br />

ConVert Range 12<br />

Microfine Range 14<br />

Microlite Activ8 Range 16<br />

Microlite TE Bag 18<br />

Apex Organic Range 20<br />

Fine Turf Range 22<br />

Fine Turf Bio Range 24<br />

Delta Sport Range 26<br />

Outfield & Outfield Bio Range 28<br />

Microflow-CXS Range 30<br />

Microsol Range 32<br />

Landscape Range 34<br />

Quantity Guides 35<br />

Spreaders 36<br />

Applicator Settings 38<br />

Soil Analysis 40<br />

CHEMICALS<br />

Product Selector 42<br />

Qualgex 44<br />

Defender 46<br />

Fusion 47<br />

Eland 48<br />

Exteris 49<br />

Option 50<br />

TriMate 51<br />

Icade 52<br />

Crossbar 53<br />

Greenor 54<br />

Junction 55<br />

Pivotal 57<br />

Chikara 58<br />

Maintain NT 60<br />

Gallup Biograde Amenity 61<br />

Discman CDA Biograde 62<br />

Mascot Hi-Aktiv Amenity 63<br />

Lawn Sand 64<br />

Greenforce 64<br />

EGC Amenity 65<br />

ClearCast Green 67<br />

Trailblazer Trio 68<br />

Watercondition-R 68<br />

Clearspray 69<br />

Foamcheck 69<br />

Ice Clean 70<br />

Ecoplug MAX 70<br />

SPECIALITIES<br />

Product Selectors 72<br />

Blockade-LX 74<br />

Blockade 2000 75<br />

Activate R 76<br />

Activate-XL 78<br />

Maxicrop 81<br />

Seaweed Compact 82<br />

SeaQuest 83<br />

Phos-Form 84<br />

K-Form 84<br />

Mag-Form 85<br />

Cal-Form 85<br />

Cal-Mg 85<br />

Minor-8T 86<br />

Manganaze 86<br />

Spike 87<br />

Cu-Form 87<br />

Amino-Form LX 88<br />

Microdyne 89<br />

Integrate Plus 90<br />

Profile 92<br />

Alize 94<br />

Magnet Velocite 95<br />

Magnetize 96<br />

Magnet Dynamic Lite 96<br />

Iron Complex 97<br />

Liquid Iron 97<br />

Soluble Iron 98<br />

Mosquito 98<br />

Photon 99<br />

Microcal 99<br />

Propel-R 100<br />

Breaker BioLinks 102<br />

Breaker Dynamic 104<br />

Breaker Curative 2 106<br />

HydrPro-2 108<br />

Penetr8-R 109<br />

Hydrosphere 111<br />

Dew-T 112<br />

GRASS SEED<br />

Product Selector 114<br />

Grass Seed Technology 116<br />

Tetraploid Range 118<br />

The‘R’ Range 121<br />

Germin-8 128<br />

Turf Range 129<br />

Euroflor Range 130<br />

Flora Native Range 135<br />

WATER MANAGEMENT<br />

Rain Bird 138<br />

POGO 140<br />

Ground Water Dynamics 141<br />

LINEMARKING<br />

Product Selector 142<br />

Impact Range 144<br />

Duraline Range 146<br />

Applicators 148<br />

TinyLineMarker 150<br />

Armaline GPS 151<br />

Nozzles 153<br />

DRESSINGS<br />

Green-spread 154<br />

Bulk materials 155<br />

SPO<strong>RT</strong>S EQUIPMENT<br />

Sports Equipment 156<br />

<strong>RT</strong> TECHNOLOGY<br />

Fungicides – Application Timing 158<br />

Turf Disease Identification 159<br />

Nutrition Delivery Technology 162<br />

Nutrient Availability & Selection 164<br />

Influence of pH 167<br />

Nozzles 168<br />

Air Bubble Jet Application Rates 169<br />

Useful Conversions 171<br />

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For 100 years, Rigby Taylor Ltd has been supplying the UK, and more<br />

recently Europe, with innovative products for the installation, renovation,<br />

management and maintenance of sports, recreational and landscape<br />

surfaces and the control of amenity vegetation.<br />

From its early beginnings as a small concern in Bolton<br />

Lancashire selling horticultural products to local<br />

growers, the company has expanded to become the<br />

leading, national supplier of consumable products for<br />

the establishment, protection, improvement and<br />

sustainability of turf, synthetic and hard surfaces.<br />

Service<br />

With branches in Scotland, Northern and Southern<br />

England as well as a distribution hub in eastern<br />

England, the company provides an unequalled level of<br />

service across the country. Customers are provided<br />

with pre- and post-use support from a 50-plus team of<br />

skilled and knowledgeable field based personnel and<br />

Product Managers specialists in turf nutrition, grass seed<br />

selection, plant protection, soil improvement, water<br />

management and line marking technology.<br />

The company’s strategy has been one of continuous<br />

product improvement; to identify, source and develop<br />

FA groundsmen at St Georges Park viewing a demonstration of the TinyLineMarker robot which can mark out a full<br />

size football pitch in just 20 minutes<br />

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Rigby Taylor and FA -<br />

Partners in the Pitch<br />

Improvement Programme Initiative<br />

in 2016. It has also received the IOG Innovation award<br />

for pioneering robotic line marking technology and<br />

appointed by the English FA as its partner in promoting<br />

and developing grass roots pitch<br />

improvement<br />

John Wright (centre) of Southampton FC receiving the<br />

IOG Young Groundsman of the Year Award from sponsors<br />

Chris Clark (Executive Chairman) Rigby Taylor) and<br />

Stephen Alderton (Marketing Manager) Top Green<br />

products through in-house expertise and forging longterm<br />

supply partnerships with third party research based<br />

companies for access to innovative developments and<br />

techniques.<br />

Innovation<br />

As such, Rigby Taylor is seen as the UK’s leading investors<br />

in product innovation, development and industry support<br />

initiatives. Such investment has seen the company’s flag<br />

ship line marking paint Impact<br />

being awarded the Queens<br />

Award for Enterprise and<br />

Innovation in 2012 and for<br />

Enterprise and International Trade<br />

3<br />

Most recently, Rigby Taylor was<br />

appointed the authorized UK distributor<br />

for Rain Bird irrigation products; a key<br />

component of its water management<br />

strategy that includes, vertical drainage,<br />

wetting agents, soil amendments and<br />

moisture measurement.<br />

Industry Support<br />

Winner of the<br />

IOG Award for<br />

pioneering robotic<br />

line marking<br />

technology<br />

The company has strong links with<br />

sporting bodies such as the FA, RFU,<br />

ECB and industry organizations,<br />

which represent professional turf practitioners<br />

throughout the UK such as the IOG, BIGGA and BALI.<br />

Such support has seen the company sponsor industry<br />

awards that recognize the achievement of those that<br />

work within the profession. This includes headline<br />

sponsorship of IOG Industry Awards, the Young<br />

Groundsman of the Year, BIGGA Greenkeeping Team<br />

Performance of the Year, BALI National Landscape<br />

Awards and Platinum sponsor of the industry trade<br />

charity Perennial.<br />

In <strong>2019</strong> Rigby Taylor will be named, along with their<br />

seed breeding partner Top Green, as BIGGA’s Golf<br />

Partners for the next two years, sponsoring all three of<br />

BIGGA’s annual golf tournaments.<br />

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FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZERS<br />

Range Type Release Pattern Longevity<br />

PolyPro<br />

PolyPro SK<br />

Micro-granular<br />

Controlled Release<br />

Premier HG<br />

Mini-granular<br />

Slow Release<br />

Convert Gold<br />

Convert<br />

Mini-granular<br />

Controlled Release<br />

Slow Release<br />

Microfine<br />

Micro-granular<br />

Slow Release<br />

Microlite Activ8<br />

Microlite<br />

Super Micro-granular<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Slow Release<br />

Microlite TE-Bag<br />

Super Micro-granular<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Apex Organic<br />

OC1, OC2<br />

Mini-granular<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Slow Release<br />

Fineturf<br />

Fineturf Bio<br />

Mini-granular<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Delta Sport<br />

Super Maxi-granular<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Slow Release<br />

Outfield<br />

Outfield Bio<br />

Maxi-granular<br />

Conventional Release<br />

Microflow CXS<br />

Liquid<br />

Slow Release<br />

Microsol<br />

Soluble<br />

Conventional Release<br />

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Technology<br />

Surface Suitability<br />

Page<br />

Greens Tees Fairways Pitches Number<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 8<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

10<br />

12<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 14<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 16<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 18<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 20<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

22<br />

24<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ 26<br />

✓ ✓ 28<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 30<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 32<br />

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❱POLYPRO RANGE<br />

Controlled release – coated micro-granular fertilizers<br />

WHY POLYPRO FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZERS<br />

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

❱ Durable and uniform polymer membrane<br />

❱ Releases nutrients via temperature-controlled<br />

diffusion – unaffected by moisture<br />

❱ Consistent, predictable and gradual release<br />

❱ Conventional release fraction for initial<br />

response<br />

❱ Reduced leaching and volatilisation of N<br />

Recommended areas<br />

This range has been formulated with<br />

Polymer Coated Nitrogen and Potassium,<br />

Polymer Coated Sulphur Coated Urea and<br />

a conventional compound granule, so the<br />

plant receives the early required boost, in<br />

conjunction with the long lasting nutrition<br />

which gives long term benefits of increased<br />

durability and stress tolerance.<br />

PolyPro 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 />

25 800 107.5 0 0<br />

35 571 150.5 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 />

25 800 62.5 7.5 37.5<br />

35 571 87.5 10.5 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 />

25 800 45.0 10.0 45.0<br />

35 571 63.0 14.0 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 />

25 800 37.5 0 62.5<br />

35 571 52.5 0 87.5<br />

0-0-45<br />

100% coated K only, corrects<br />

deficiency in sand construction and<br />

hardens turf in autumn/winter<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

20 1000 0 0 90.0<br />

35 571 0 0 157.5<br />

PolyPro SK selector<br />

22-5-6<br />

+ 2MgO +2CaO<br />

+ seaweed<br />

14-0-28<br />

+ 2MgO +2CaO<br />

+ seaweed<br />

NPK fertilizer with coated N, and<br />

added Mg, Ca and seaweed for<br />

reduced stress<br />

Double K fertilizer with coated N,<br />

organic K, seaweed and Ca for<br />

improved winter hardines<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 800 55 12.5 15<br />

35 571 77 17.5 21<br />

25 800 35 0 70<br />

35 571 49 0 98<br />

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`<br />

PCSCU<br />

Advanced Dual-coating Technology<br />

PCU & PCSOP<br />

PolyPro Coating<br />

Technology<br />

Nutrient<br />

These two polymer coated<br />

granules will give full<br />

season release<br />

H O<br />

2<br />

H O<br />

2<br />

H O<br />

2<br />

Within a week of application, the<br />

polymer coating allows soil moisture<br />

in, which activates encapsulated<br />

nutients but doesn’t release them.<br />

Over the next several months, the<br />

membrane slowly releases dissolved<br />

nutrients through diffusion, only when<br />

triggered by soil temperature.<br />

After complete release of nutrients,<br />

the polymer coating microbially<br />

decomposes into naturally<br />

occurring soil elements.<br />

Less Sulphur coating<br />

reduces N lock-off and<br />

delivers more N<br />

Coating<br />

integrity<br />

is maintained<br />

during<br />

transport,<br />

blending,<br />

bagging and<br />

application<br />

UREA<br />

Outer layers<br />

consist of a thin<br />

coating of<br />

elemental Sulphur<br />

and polymer wax,<br />

which work<br />

together to<br />

protect the inner<br />

polymer coating<br />

Inner layers consist of a thin,<br />

cross-linked polymer film that<br />

encapsulates and protects<br />

the Urea granule<br />

POLYPRO SK<br />

Provides several months controlled release<br />

nutrition, in conjunction with organic nutrition<br />

and biostimulants. This micro-granular range<br />

includes a compound granule blended with<br />

coated nutrient, to give superior application<br />

compared to lesser products.<br />

❱ PCU with superior coating<br />

❱ Nutrient release not affected by moisture.<br />

❱ Reduced leaching and volatilization of Nitrogen<br />

❱ Added seaweed and organic potassium for<br />

improved microbial activity and root development<br />

❱ Calcium and Magnesium for improved disease<br />

tolerance<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 />

(43)<br />

25 2.0 2.2 83 49<br />

(20.8) (7.4)<br />

18 5.7 4.0 46 50<br />

(8.3) (9.0)<br />

15 4.6 2.0 56 50<br />

(8.4) (12.5)<br />

0 100<br />

(45)<br />

22 4.6 2.4 68<br />

(15.0)<br />

14 1.5 2.7 70<br />

(9.8)<br />

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❱PREMIER HG RANGE<br />

Slow release – Methylene Urea mini-granular fertilizers<br />

WHY PREMIER HG FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZERS<br />

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

consistent availability<br />

❱ Contains long lasting Nitrogen and Potassium for<br />

optimum nutrition availability<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 />

Recommended areas<br />

Product selector<br />

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

contain conventional release Nitrogen to give an initial<br />

response, but also slow release Nitrogen in the form of<br />

patented Methylene Urea.<br />

This Methylene Urea (MU) promotes strong root growth and a<br />

balanced, healthier sward development. It also encourages<br />

microbial activity in the soil improving the natural fertility,<br />

increasing and sustaining the population of beneficial<br />

organisms because it is a source of organic Carbon and<br />

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

low scorch potential.<br />

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

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

Carbon to provide a slow release form, as well as having a<br />

bio-stimulation effect due to the organic component.<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 />

25 800 55.0 7.5 37.5<br />

35 571 77.0 10,5 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 />

25 800 45.0 7.5 45.0<br />

35 571 63.0 10.5 63.0<br />

12-3-24<br />

+2.5MgO+TE<br />

3-3-32<br />

+TE<br />

Ideal for application prior to<br />

drought stress conditions.<br />

Added Magnesium enhances<br />

colour. Organic K content<br />

High organic K content, for<br />

slow release and increased<br />

microbial and root<br />

development<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 30.0 7.5 60.0<br />

35 571 42.0 10.5 84.0<br />

25 800 7.5 7.5 80.0<br />

35 571 10.5 10.5 112.0<br />

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

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 being<br />

available over a period of weeks.<br />

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

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

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

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

depending on temperature and microbial activity.<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 />

The comprehensive trace element package contains<br />

Iron<br />

Improves disease tolerance<br />

Manganese Stimulates chlorophyll synthesis<br />

Zinc<br />

Enhances root development and seed establishment.<br />

Copper Improves cell structure<br />

Boron Promotes translocation of carbohydrates<br />

Molybdenum Converts nitrates into amino acids<br />

TOTAL<br />

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 />

22 4.0 1.7 16.3 ✓<br />

18 5.5 4.6 7.9 ✓<br />

12 6.2 1.8 4.0 ✓<br />

3 1.7 1.3 ✓<br />

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❱CONVE<strong>RT</strong> GOLD RANGE<br />

Controlled release – coated mini-granular fertilizers<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY CONVE<strong>RT</strong> GOLD FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZERS<br />

❱ Organic based polymer coating<br />

❱ Optional release pattern<br />

❱ Safe to soil life<br />

❱ Release synchronized with turf requirements<br />

❱ Fully degradable coating<br />

❱ Prevents leaching and volatilization<br />

❱ Release not influenced by pH, microbial activity or<br />

excessive rain/irrigation<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 />

CONVE<strong>RT</strong> GOLD 66<br />

22-3-10<br />

+4MgO<br />

+3.5CaO<br />

Triple N source, improves cell<br />

formation and chlorophyll<br />

production<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 55.0 7.5 25.0<br />

35 571 77.0 10.5 35.0<br />

12-0-29<br />

+2MgO<br />

+3.5CaO<br />

Organic K and seaweed for<br />

improved microbial activity and<br />

root development<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 30.0 0 72.5<br />

35 571 42.0 0 101.5<br />

CONVE<strong>RT</strong> GOLD 40<br />

21-5-11<br />

+2.5CaO<br />

4-1-2 ratio for balanced growth<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 800 52.5 12.5 27.5<br />

35 571 63.5 17.5 38.5<br />

16-4-13<br />

+1.8MgO<br />

+4.5CaO<br />

Mg & Ca for reduced disease stress<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 40.0 10.0 32.5<br />

35 571 56.0 14.0 45.5<br />

12-4-19<br />

+1.9MgO<br />

+5.5CaO<br />

High K & P for root development.<br />

Improved health from Ca & Mg<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 30.0 10.0 47,5<br />

35 571 42.0 14.0 66.5<br />

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How it works<br />

Water passes through the organic based polymer<br />

coating and solubilizes the Urea<br />

Nutrient release over 8-12 weeks by osmosis.<br />

Release is influenced by temperature only.<br />

A new addition to the successful ConVert range of<br />

fertilizers. ConVert Gold offers turf professionals two<br />

options of controlled release pattern.<br />

ConVert Gold 66 offers a slower, controlled release<br />

pattern and reduced top growth, for less mowing<br />

frequency, as two thirds of the Nitrogen is from an<br />

organic based, polymer coated granule. This is ideal for<br />

areas where a gradual growth pattern is required for 2-3<br />

months, especially on high sand content rootzones.<br />

ConVert Gold 40 offers more of an initial response, but still<br />

releasing over 2-3 months, due to the polymer coated,<br />

organic based granule, which makes up 40% of the total<br />

nitrogen content. It is ideal for areas that need a more up<br />

front release, whilst retaining a 2-3 month release pattern.<br />

TOTAL TOTAL<br />

COATED COATED<br />

SUGGESTED USE USE PERIOD PERIOD<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC UREIC N N POLYHALITE JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR APR APR MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP OCT OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC<br />

% % % %<br />

22 5.25 2.25 66<br />

(14.50)<br />

12 1.5 2.6 66 ✓<br />

(7.9)<br />

21 7.6 5.0 40<br />

(8.4)<br />

16 6.7 2.9 40 ✓<br />

(6.4)<br />

12 5.2 2.0 40 ✓<br />

(4.8)<br />

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❱CONVE<strong>RT</strong> RANGE<br />

Slow release – coated mini-granularfertilizers<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY CONVE<strong>RT</strong> FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZERS<br />

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

❱ Contains Polyhalite with slow release,<br />

organic, K, Mg 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 />

❱ Mini-granule 1.0-2.5mm<br />

This formulation is a blend of two granules, one a coated nitrogen granule,<br />

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

release nutrients. This 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 />

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 />

100% controlled release N for<br />

consistent growth<br />

An NPK fertilizer with good initial<br />

response and 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 />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

20 1000 82.0 0 0<br />

35 571 143.5 0<br />

0<br />

25 800 52.5 12.5 15.0<br />

35 571 73.5 17.5 21.0<br />

25 800 50.0 0 17.5<br />

35 571 70.0 0 24.5<br />

25 800 37.5 12.5 37.5<br />

35 571 52.5 17.5 52.5<br />

25 800 30.0 12.5 50.0<br />

35 571 42.0 17.5 70.0<br />

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

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

compared to lesser PCSCU’s which have a polymer or conditioner on the<br />

outside of the Sulphur.<br />

Wax coating<br />

The outer Sulphur and wax<br />

Sulphur layers work together to protect<br />

the inner polymer coating<br />

Polymer during the various stages of<br />

Urea processing. Once the outer<br />

Sulphur and wax layers absorb<br />

moisture, the inside polymer<br />

layer delivers a consistent<br />

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

suffer from nutrient "lock-off" in which the Sulphur coating is too thick to<br />

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

TOTAL TOTAL<br />

COATED COATED<br />

SUGGESTED USE USE PERIOD PERIOD<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC UREIC N N POLYHALITE JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR APR APR MAY MAY JUN JUN JUL JUL AUG AUG SEP SEP OCT OCT NOV NOV DEC DEC<br />

% % % %<br />

41 41 100 100<br />

(41)<br />

21 21 ✓ 9.3 ✓ 6.45 25 25 ✓ ✓<br />

(5.25)<br />

20 20 ✓ 10.0 ✓ 5.0 25 25 ✓ ✓<br />

(5.0)<br />

15 15 ✓ 7.8 ✓ 3.45 25 25 ✓ ✓<br />

(3.75)<br />

12 12 ✓ 6.8 ✓ 2.2 25 25 ✓ ✓<br />

(3.0)<br />

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❱MICROFINE RANGE<br />

Slow release – Methylene Urea, mini-granular fertilizers<br />

WHY MICROFINE FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZERS<br />

❱ Low Sulphur analyses<br />

❱ Slow and conventional release forms of Nitrogen<br />

❱ Nitrogen from patented Methylene Urea released in<br />

sync with plant needs<br />

❱ No excessive growth even after rain<br />

Recommended areas<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 />

NDura<br />

16-12-8<br />

+TE +Zn<br />

+Seaweed<br />

Slow release, organic based for<br />

improved germination. Excellent<br />

pre-seed fertilizer<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 800 40.0 30.0 20.0<br />

35 571 56.0 42.0 28.0<br />

16-0-16<br />

+2Fe+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 />

25 800 40.0 0 40.0<br />

35 571 56.0 0 56.0<br />

14-2-14<br />

+3.3MgO<br />

LOW SULPHUR FORMULATION,<br />

with phosphate and Magnesium<br />

for plant health<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 800 35.0 5.0 35.0<br />

35 571 49.0 7.0 49.0<br />

12-0-24<br />

+1.6MgO<br />

+1%Fe<br />

LOW SULPHUR FORMULATION,<br />

with double K portion. Reduced<br />

drought stress analysis<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 800 30.0 0 60.0<br />

35 571 42.0 0 84.0<br />

12-0-10<br />

+3.3MgO<br />

+2Fe<br />

LOW SULPHUR FORMULATION,<br />

with zero phosphate<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 800 30.0 0 25.0<br />

35 571 42.0 0 35.0<br />

8-0-6<br />

+3.3%MgO<br />

+4%Fe<br />

LOW SULPHUR FORMULATION,<br />

with organic N<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 800 20.0 0 15.0<br />

35 571 28.0 0 21.0<br />

5-0-15<br />

+1.6MgO<br />

VERY LOW SULPHUR<br />

FORMULATION, with nitric N for<br />

cold start<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 800 12.5 0 37.5<br />

35 571 17.5 0 52.5<br />

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Microfine Proven Technology<br />

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

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

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

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

and growth stage required. It promotes strong root growth,<br />

and a balanced, healthier sward with a very low salt index<br />

that reduces the potential for scorch.<br />

Sulphur is an important nutrient for plant health, but<br />

constant applications of high S formulations can lower<br />

soil pH below the required levels. High S formulations<br />

can also exacerbate Black Layer formation (in<br />

conjunction with anaerobic conditions), producing<br />

Hydrogen Sulphide gas, which smells of rotten eggs,<br />

and is toxic to plant roots.<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 />

16 4.5 3.5 8.0<br />

16 8.6 2.8 0.7 3.9<br />

14 6.5 3.1 0.3 4.1<br />

12 6.9 2.4 2.7<br />

12 2.2 6.4 0.4 3.0<br />

8 3.7 3.3 0.4 0.6<br />

5 3.0 0.4 1.6<br />

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❱MICROLITE ACTIV8 RANGE<br />

Conventional realease – super micro-granular fertilizers<br />

WHY MICROLITE ACTIV8 FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZERS<br />

❱ The pinnacle of granule uniformity<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 />

Recommended areas<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 />

+3.3MgO<br />

Spring & summer analysis with<br />

Magnesium to give a balanced<br />

nutrient package<br />

1.0-1.5 20<br />

20 1000 28.0 4.0 20.0<br />

35 571 49.0 7.0 35.0<br />

12-0-12<br />

+5MgO+2Fe<br />

A spring and summer fertilizer<br />

with Magnesium and Iron that<br />

will give excellent colour<br />

1.0-1.5 20<br />

20 1000 24.0 0 24.0<br />

35 571 42.0 0 42.0<br />

10-0-0<br />

+2Fe<br />

Added Iron for colour. Contains<br />

enzymes that will aid the<br />

breakdown of organic matter<br />

1.0-1.5 20<br />

20 1000 20.0 0 0<br />

35 571 35.0 0 0<br />

8-0-16<br />

+3.3MgO<br />

+4Fe<br />

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

added Iron and Magnesium for<br />

excellent colour<br />

1.0-1.5 20<br />

20 1000 16.0 0 32.0<br />

35 571 28.0 0 56.0<br />

6-0-24<br />

+2Fe<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 />

20 1000 12.0 0 48.0<br />

35 571 21.0 0 84.0<br />

12-2-12<br />

+5MgO<br />

+5CaO<br />

Balanced NPK fertilizer with<br />

MgO and CaO for plant health’<br />

1.0-1.5 20<br />

20 1000 24.0 4.0 24.0<br />

35 571 42.0 7.0 42.0<br />

High performing super micro-granule<br />

for quality turf nutrition<br />

As fully compounded granules, each contains all<br />

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

uniformity index provides excellent flowability,<br />

exceptional accuracy and a wide range of<br />

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

breaks down very rapidly following application.<br />

A complete trace element package with fully<br />

chelated micro-nutrients provides maximum plant<br />

uptake in both ERD and XL. A soil penetrant is also<br />

included to ensure all essential ingredients are<br />

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

Activate technology<br />

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

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

nutrient retention. ERD will also increase plant health, seed<br />

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. A cellulytic enzyme aids the<br />

reduction of thatch.<br />

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

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

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

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Zeolite<br />

Clinoptilolite (Zeolite) is a<br />

naturally occurring mineral<br />

incorporated in the Microlite<br />

range. It has a natural<br />

affinity to Nitrogen and<br />

Potassium and these<br />

nutrients are absorbed into<br />

the Clinoptilolite grid and then released as and<br />

when demanded by the plant. Clinoptilolite will<br />

also hold up to 55% of it’s weight in moisture,<br />

which is released as the plant demands.<br />

TOTAL<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC MU ZEOLITE TECHNOLOGY<br />

%<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

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

14 12.6 1.4 ✓<br />

12 10.4 1.6 ✓<br />

10 8.6 1.4 ✓<br />

8 6.2 1.8 ✓<br />

6 5.1 0.9 ✓<br />

12 8.1 2.3 1.6 ✓<br />

12-0-12 Microlite Activ8:<br />

Superb uniformity of<br />

granule size will provide<br />

consistent nutrient release<br />

ACTUAL<br />

SIZE<br />

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❱MICROLITE TE-BAG<br />

Conventional release – super micro-granular fertilizers<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY MICROLITE TE-BAG FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZER<br />

❱ Improves the efficiency of micro-and macro-nutrients<br />

❱ High Magnesium content ensures optimised chlorophyll production<br />

❱ Unique Trace Element Package<br />

❱ Prevent deficiencies in sand based rootzones<br />

TE-Bag is a concentrated formulation of essential<br />

micro nutrients in a super micro-granule. Having<br />

the correct levels of micro nutrients is pivotal for<br />

the uptake of macro nutrients and therefore<br />

plant health, especially in sand based<br />

constructions prone to leaching.<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 2000 0 0 0<br />

15 1333 0 0 0<br />

Magnesium<br />

Iron<br />

Manganese<br />

Zinc<br />

Copper<br />

Boron<br />

Molybdenum<br />

Major element in chlorophyll<br />

production, so essential for UV light<br />

uptake and colour<br />

Improved disease tolerance and colour<br />

Improved chlorophyll synthesis, and Take<br />

–All Patch resistance<br />

Improved root development and seed<br />

establishment.<br />

Improved cell structure and disease<br />

resistance<br />

Improved translocation of<br />

carbohydrates<br />

Converts nitrates into Amino Acids<br />

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TOTAL<br />

TRACE ELEMENT PACKAGE<br />

NITROGEN MgO Fe Mn Zn Cu B Mo<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 0.1 0.1<br />

“<br />

The stadium’s in-season granular fertilizer<br />

programme is based on all year round applications<br />

of Rigby Taylor’s Fine Turf 12-0-9.<br />

The homogenous, evenly sized granules ensure maximum<br />

coverage and provide a quick, dependable release of<br />

nutrients. Two of four Nitrogen sources are organic which<br />

encourage microbial activity.<br />

”<br />

Andy Gray<br />

Grounds Manager<br />

St. Mary’s Stadium<br />

Southampton FC<br />

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❱APEX ORGANIC RANGE<br />

Conventional and slow release-mineral/organic and<br />

organic mini-granular fertilizers<br />

Recommended areas<br />

Now includes high organic, low salt index analyses, rich in humic acid<br />

that offer enhanced disease resistance, improved root mass and<br />

slow, sustained growth. The homogenous, mini-granule formulations<br />

provide flexible, accurate and uniform application of all nutrients.<br />

Product selector<br />

GRANULE PACK 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 />

15-3-9<br />

+2Fe+4CaO+MgO+6S<br />

+5% Humic Acid<br />

10-2-10<br />

+2Fe+4CaO+MgO<br />

+6% Humic Acid<br />

10-1-4<br />

+4CaO+MgO<br />

+6% Humic Acid<br />

8-0-8<br />

+5MgO+2Fe<br />

OC1<br />

8-0-0<br />

+2Fe<br />

8-0-0<br />

+2Fe<br />

7-0-14<br />

+2Fe<br />

62% slow release N.<br />

Enhanced colour and cell wall formation<br />

81% slow release N.<br />

Balanced N-K formulation<br />

30% organic N. and 100% organic K.<br />

Stimulates early root development<br />

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

Added Magnesium and Iron provides extra<br />

colour and improved photosynthesis<br />

62% organic. Nitrogen only, with added Iron<br />

for colour<br />

A Nitrogen only fertilizer with 25% active<br />

organic content providing a slow growth<br />

pattern. Iron is added for extra colour<br />

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

deficiency. Contains 35% active organic<br />

content<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 37.5 7.5 22.5<br />

35 571 52.5 10.5 31.5<br />

25 800 25.0 5.0 25.0<br />

40 500 40.0 8.0 40.0<br />

25 800 25.0 2.5 10.0<br />

40 500 40.0 4.0 10.0<br />

25 800 20.0 0 20.0<br />

35 571 28.0 0 28.0<br />

25 800 20.0 0 0<br />

70 285 56.0 0 0<br />

25 800 20.0 0 0<br />

35 571 28.0 0 0<br />

25 800 17.5 0 35.0<br />

35 571 24.5 0 49.0<br />

5-3-4<br />

+5MgO+2Fe<br />

OC2<br />

5-2-10<br />

+wetting agent<br />

5-2-4<br />

+ 2Fe+7CaO+MgO<br />

+9% Humic Acid<br />

4-6-4<br />

+7CaO+MgO<br />

+11% Humic Acid<br />

Can be used all year round. Contains 30%<br />

active organic content. Ideal for application<br />

after overseeding and aeration<br />

100% organic. Ideal for autumn renovation<br />

70% organic N. Improves disease resistance<br />

and root development<br />

75% organic N and 100% organic K.<br />

Ideal for renovation, improves germination<br />

and health<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

1.0-2.0 20<br />

25 800 12.5 7.5 10.0<br />

35 571 17.5 10.5 14.0<br />

25 800 12.5 5.0 25.0<br />

70 285 35.0 14.0 70.0<br />

25 800 12.5 5.0 10.0<br />

40 500 20.0 8.0 16.0<br />

25 800 10.0 15.0 10.0<br />

40 500 16.0 24.0 16.0<br />

4-0-8<br />

+3.3MgO+4Fe<br />

Seaweed content enhances root growth and<br />

shoot density. Iron hardens the turf and<br />

Magnesium provides excellent colour<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 10.0 0 20.0<br />

35 571 14.0 0 28.0<br />

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WHY APEX ORGANIC FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZERS<br />

❱ A naturally based range, with up to 100%<br />

organic content<br />

❱ Added Humic Acid with unparralled richness<br />

❱ Contains Polyhalite - an organic source of K,<br />

Ca, Mg<br />

❱ Has several sources of organic N & K<br />

❱ Enhanced microbial activity<br />

❱ Low salt analyses<br />

❱ Improves Cation Exchange Capacity<br />

High organic fertilizers provide essential trace elements,<br />

micronutrients and primary biostimulant sources.<br />

Rich Humates<br />

The most powerful stimulant of beneficial fungi known.<br />

They can deactivate enzymes produced by pathogens<br />

that could compromise the plants immune system.<br />

Polyhalite<br />

Provides slowly released Potassium compared to other<br />

sources giving greater longevity. Magnesium aids<br />

chlorophyll production and improved photosynthesis<br />

and the Calcium strengthens plant cell walls, less<br />

susceptible to turf diseases.<br />

Lignite<br />

Used to improve Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC),<br />

Lignite reduces leaching and improves fertilizer<br />

efficiency. In conjunction with Potassium, it also provides<br />

an excellent source of Humic Acid that encourages root<br />

development and stimulates soil microbial activity.<br />

TOTAL<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC<br />

%<br />

MU/<br />

DIDIN<br />

ORGANIC HUMATE POLYHALITE<br />

RICH<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

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

15 3.0 2.7 7.0/1.7 0.6 ✓<br />

10 1.1 0.8 6.5 1.6 ✓<br />

10 6.5 1.0 2.5 ✓<br />

8 6.7 0.9 0.4 ✓<br />

8 2.0 1.0 5.0 ✓<br />

8 6.7 0.9 0.4 ✓<br />

7 5.7 0.9 0.4 ✓<br />

5 3.7 0.9 0.4 ✓<br />

5 5.0<br />

5 1.3 0.2 0.8 2.7 ✓<br />

4 1.0 3.0 ✓<br />

4 2.7 0.9 0.4<br />

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❱FINE TURF RANGE<br />

Conventional release – mini-granular fertilizers<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY FINE TURF FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZERS<br />

❱ 1-2.5mm granule size<br />

❱ Analyses for all seasons<br />

❱ Some analyses with nitric source of Nitrogen<br />

for cooler conditions<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 />

+1.6MgO<br />

3 sources of N, one is organic.<br />

Low S for anaerobic conditions.<br />

15% active organic content<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 35.0 5.0 17.5<br />

35 571 49.0 7.0 24.5<br />

SS6<br />

12-0-9<br />

+1.6MgO+1Fe<br />

Zero P, 4 sources of N, two are<br />

organic to encourage microbial<br />

activity. Contains seaweed<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 30.0 0 22.5<br />

35 571 42.0 0 31.5<br />

Cold Start Boost-R<br />

11-5-5<br />

+8Fe+0.8MgO<br />

True cold start with Nitrate. Contains<br />

Zeolite with high Fe and MgO for<br />

colour boost.<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 27.5 12.5 12.5<br />

35 571 48.5 17.5 17.5<br />

Cold Start<br />

10-2-20<br />

+1.6MgO<br />

High K containing an N source for<br />

phased release in cooler conditions.<br />

Ideal for pitches and outfield<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 25.0 5.0 50.0<br />

35 571 35.0 7.0 70.0<br />

Summer Green<br />

9-0-0<br />

+11Fe<br />

2 sources of N for a balanced<br />

response. High Iron enhances<br />

colour and hardens sward<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 22.5 0 0<br />

30 666 27.0 0 0<br />

Cold Start<br />

6-0-18<br />

+3.3MgO+2Fe<br />

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

with Potassium deficiency. Ideal for<br />

use in cooler conditions<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 15.0 0 45.0<br />

35 571 21.0 0 63.0<br />

4-0-0<br />

+1.6MgO<br />

Ammonia and Iron.<br />

Low N top-up.<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 10.0 0 0<br />

35 571 14.0 0 0<br />

P Fix<br />

3-10-5<br />

High Phosphate levels will correct<br />

any deficiency and enhance new<br />

seedling establishment<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 7.5 25.0 12.5<br />

35 571 10.5 35.0 17.5<br />

Turf Hardener<br />

3-0-3<br />

+1.6MgO+4Fe<br />

3 sources of N, including organic<br />

for phased release. Includes Iron<br />

Pyrites for greater longevity of colour<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 7.5 0 7.5<br />

70 285 21.0 0 21.0<br />

<strong>RT</strong> Lawn Sand<br />

4-0-0<br />

+14.1 FeSO 4<br />

Micronised, extra Fe. For growth<br />

stimulation, excellent moss control<br />

and improved colour. MAPP 17031<br />

Micronised 20 40 500 15.0 0 0<br />

80 250 30.0 0 0<br />

GreenForce<br />

10-4-2<br />

+16.2 FeSO 4<br />

+ selective herbicide<br />

Feed, weed & mosskiller with<br />

dicamba and mecoprop-P. Early<br />

spring late summer. MAPP 16369<br />

1.0-2.5 15 20 750 20.0 4.0 8.0<br />

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Fine Turf 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 Fine Turf 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<br />

%<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

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

14 6.8 6.9 0.3<br />

12 10.5 1.1 0.4<br />

11 5.0 4.0 2.0<br />

10 7.3 2.7<br />

9 7.6 1.4<br />

6 3.3 2.7<br />

4 4.0<br />

3 3.0<br />

3 1.4 1.4 0.2<br />

4 4.0<br />

10 ✓ ✓<br />

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❱FINE TURF BiO RANGE<br />

Conventional release – mini-granular fertilizers<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY FINE TURF BiO FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZERS<br />

❱ 1-2.5mm granule size<br />

❱ Humic acid improves cell permeability,<br />

meaning greater intake of nutrients<br />

❱ Stimulant for mycorrhizal fungi<br />

❱ Full seaweed application<br />

❱ Improved root mass and length, giving<br />

greater fertilizer longevity<br />

Fine Turf BiO is a new range of fertilizers formulated to give<br />

the professional turf manager another option when<br />

choosing a conventional release fertilizer. The analyses<br />

have been enhanced by the addition of a “BiO Pack”.<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 />

Zero P<br />

14-0-7<br />

+1Fe+1.6MgO<br />

+5CaO<br />

N & K zero Phosphate with 3<br />

sources of Nitrogen, including<br />

organic. 10% active organic<br />

content<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 35.0 0 17.5<br />

35 571 49.0 0 24.5<br />

SS Base<br />

11-5-5<br />

+6CaO<br />

NPK fertilizer with no organic<br />

content. Ideal for use after<br />

overseeding<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 27.5 7.5 7.5<br />

35 571 38.5 10.5 10.5<br />

Dual K<br />

6-0-12<br />

+2Fe+3.3MgO<br />

+8CaO<br />

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

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

nutrient<br />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 15.0 0 30.0<br />

35 571 21.0 0 42.0<br />

AW Boost<br />

5-5-10<br />

+4Fe+2.4MgO<br />

+8CaO<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 />

1.0-2.5 20<br />

25 800 12.5 12.5 25.0<br />

35 571 17.5 17.5 35.0<br />

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BiO PACK<br />

The BiO pack contains a full seaweed application and<br />

extra humates. The seaweed delivers a full trace elements<br />

package improving the uptake of nutrients and the<br />

added humates encourage more root development;<br />

both mass and length.<br />

Additional benefits include, enhanced nutrient retention<br />

and usage, stress reduction by preventing enzymes,<br />

produced by disease organisms, from entering the plant<br />

and improved soil health and structure. Lock-up of<br />

phosphates are also reduced, therefore ensuring the plant<br />

utilizes available nutrients.<br />

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 />

14 11.3 2.5 0.2<br />

11 10.8 0.2<br />

6 4.9 0.9 0.2<br />

5 3.2 1.6 0.2<br />

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❱DELTA SPO<strong>RT</strong> RANGE<br />

Conventional and slow release – super-maxi granular fertilizers<br />

Recommended areas<br />

Delta Sport is a high quality range of<br />

organic based fertilisers that are ideal for<br />

golf tees, surrounds and fairways, tennis<br />

courts and all outfield areas.<br />

To obtain improved performance all<br />

formulations of the Delta Sport range<br />

contain organic material. The chicken<br />

litter not only offers Nitrogen, Phosphorus<br />

and Potassium from an organic source,<br />

but also complexes with the mineral<br />

elements in the fertilizer resulting in a<br />

modified release of nutrients.<br />

WHY DELTA SPO<strong>RT</strong> FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZERS<br />

❱ Organic mineral complex offers a modified release<br />

of N and K and even growth pattern<br />

❱ Homogenous granule provides an even distribution<br />

of nutrients<br />

❱ Improved microbial activity<br />

❱ Improved granular spectrum compared to<br />

traditional outfield fertilizers<br />

❱ Carbon in organic material helps stimulate soil<br />

microbes<br />

❱ Minimum 20% active organic content<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<br />

2.5-3.9 20<br />

2.5-3.9 20<br />

2.5-3.9 20<br />

30 667 45.0 6.0 36.0<br />

35 571 52.5 7.0 42.0<br />

30 667 36.0 12.0 24.0<br />

35 571 42.0 14.0 28.0<br />

30 667 24.0 18.0 18.0<br />

35 571 28.0 21.0 21.0<br />

30 667 18.0 9.0 27.0<br />

35 571 21.0 10.5 31.5<br />

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When Delta Sport and Delta<br />

Sport Mini fertilizers are<br />

produced, composted<br />

chicken litter is formulated<br />

with N, P and K from mineral<br />

sources. This enables a<br />

homogeneous granule to<br />

be produced, with each<br />

fertilizer granule containing<br />

a significant organic<br />

content as well as ensuring an even distribution of<br />

nutrition. The organic source of nutrients derived from<br />

chicken litter will encourage microbial activity within<br />

the rootzone due to the Carbon content. The organic<br />

content means this range is ideal to apply after<br />

seeding.<br />

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

micro-nutrients including Boron, Copper, Magnesium,<br />

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

for healthy plant growth, especially root<br />

development.<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 8.7 2.1 0.3 3.9<br />

12 10.2 1.5 0.3<br />

8 6.7 0.9 0.4<br />

6 5.6 0.4<br />

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❱OUTFIELD RANGE<br />

Conventional release – maxi granular fertilizers<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY OUTFIELD FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZERS<br />

❱ Granular fertilizers that release nutrients over a 6-8 week period<br />

❱ Dependable and consistent performance<br />

❱ Improved uniformity and accuracy of application<br />

❱ Advanced granule size spectrum compared to traditional outfield<br />

fertilizers<br />

❱ New BiO range contains seaweed and humates<br />

Outfield 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 />

S/S Outfield<br />

16-6-6<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 />

2.5-4.5 20<br />

30 667 48.0 18.0 18.0<br />

35 571 56.0 21.0 21.0<br />

S/S Fairway<br />

12-4-4<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<br />

30 667 36.0 12.0 12.0<br />

35 571 42.0 14.0 14.0<br />

S/S Outfield<br />

9-5-5<br />

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

steady balanced feed, lasting<br />

several weeks<br />

2.5-4.5 20<br />

30 667 27.0 15.0 15.0<br />

35 571 31.5 17.5 17.5<br />

Pre-seed<br />

8-12-8<br />

A/W Outfield<br />

4-10-10<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<br />

2.5-4.5 20<br />

30 667 24.0 36.0 24.0<br />

35 571 28.0 42.0 28.0<br />

30 667 12.0 30.0 30.0<br />

35 571 14.0 35.0 35.0<br />

Outfield BiO selector<br />

Summer Boost<br />

14-6-8<br />

+2MgO<br />

+seaweed<br />

Zero P<br />

12-0-9<br />

+0.5Fe<br />

+seaweed<br />

Pro-seed<br />

8-12-8<br />

+3MgO<br />

+Zn<br />

NPK with added Mg and seaweed<br />

for improved colour and roots<br />

NK fertilizer with Fe and seaweed<br />

for plant health<br />

Pre-seed with Mg and Zn for<br />

improved colour and germination<br />

1.0-3.0 20<br />

1.0-3.0 20<br />

1.0-3.0 20<br />

25 800 35.0 15.0 20.0<br />

35 571 49.0 21.0 28.0<br />

25 800 30.0 0 22.5<br />

35 571 42.0 0 31.5<br />

25 800 20.0 30.0 20.0<br />

35 571 28.0 42.0 28.0<br />

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The Outfield range provides homogenous, traditional<br />

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

granules that give a dependable performance.<br />

The highly soluble nutrient sources used in each<br />

product produce a good initial visual effect<br />

under a wide variety of environmental<br />

conditions, making them suitable for<br />

autumn/winter or spring/summer applications.<br />

Some formulations are ideal for pre-seeding.<br />

Outfield BiO is a new range of organic based<br />

fertilizers containing macro- and micronutrients,<br />

seaweed and humates in a new<br />

homogenous Mimax granule. Seaweed<br />

improves drought resistance, and in<br />

conjunction with the humates, improves<br />

root mass and length.<br />

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 13.6 2.4<br />

12 12.0<br />

9 9.0<br />

8 8.0<br />

4 4.0<br />

14 11.7 2.3<br />

12 12.0<br />

8 8.0<br />

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❱MICROFLOW-CXS RANGE<br />

Slow release liquid fertilizers<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY MICROFLOW-CXS FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZERS<br />

❱ Premium range of controlled or conventional release<br />

analyses<br />

❱ Analyses can be mixed to give the required release pattern<br />

❱ Conventional release is a “true foliar”<br />

❱ New high P analysis<br />

❱ Improved surfactant to maximise leaf and root uptake<br />

❱ Fully compatible with <strong>RT</strong> Speciality Range and Maintain NT<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 />

N only, containing MU, which can<br />

be mixed with other analyses<br />

20<br />

20<br />

400+<br />

1.0 6.8 0 0<br />

120 0.16 40.6 0 0<br />

17-2-5<br />

+TE<br />

True foliar NPK, with increased<br />

plant sugars for improved longevity<br />

20<br />

20 400+ 1.0 4.1 0.5 1.2<br />

120 0.16 24.5 2.9 7.2<br />

14-0-7<br />

+TE<br />

True foliar zero P analysis, with<br />

increased plant sugars<br />

20<br />

20<br />

400+<br />

1.0 3.4 0 1.7<br />

120 0.16 20.3 0 10.2<br />

6-2-18<br />

+Fe+TE<br />

True foliar year round foliar NPK,<br />

with Iron for colour and plant<br />

sugars.<br />

20<br />

20<br />

400+<br />

1.0 1.6 0.5 4.9<br />

120 0.16 9.8 3.3 29.5<br />

4-12-4<br />

+Zn+TE<br />

True foliar post germination NPK<br />

with added Zn for increased rooting<br />

20<br />

20<br />

400+<br />

1.0 1.0 0.5 1.0<br />

120 0.16 6.0 18.0 6.0<br />

Methylene Ureas<br />

Long chain molecules are used, which requires microbial<br />

action to breakdown, and has minimum scorch risk.<br />

Plant Sugars<br />

The plant sugar content has been increased to give<br />

greater longevity from a true foliar fertilizer. These provide<br />

an energy source for the mycorrhizae and rhizosphere<br />

bacteria, providing the plant with nitrate and phosphate.<br />

Trace Elements<br />

These include, Molybdenum, Boron,<br />

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

improve plant hardiness, root<br />

development and the uptake of macro<br />

nutrients.<br />

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Advanced<br />

penetrants in<br />

Microflow-CXS<br />

allow the nutrients<br />

and biostimulants<br />

to move through<br />

the soil profile<br />

Microflow-CXS<br />

is then quickly<br />

taken up by<br />

the plant roots<br />

TOTAL<br />

NITROGEN AMMONIACAL UREIC NITRIC METH-UREA<br />

%<br />

PLANT<br />

SUGARS<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

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

26 8.0 9.0 8.0<br />

17 17.0 ✓<br />

14 14.0 ✓<br />

6 0.8 5.2 ✓<br />

4 ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

Humates<br />

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

very bioactive form of Humic Acid. This is a highly<br />

compressed, natural organic humus that has been further<br />

decomposed by microbial organisms. It provides many<br />

benefits resulting in improved plant health and growth.<br />

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❱MICROSOL RANGE<br />

Conventional release soluble fertilizers<br />

Recommended areas<br />

WHY MICROSOL FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZERS<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 NT and Rigby Taylor<br />

Speciality products<br />

❱ High K cold start formulation<br />

This superior range of soluble fertilizers has a number of new<br />

analyses to suit all turf surfaces. Designed for all year round<br />

use, these analyses can be used in both hard and soft water<br />

areas. The Microsol range gives the turf manager an<br />

economical option, with accurate even application for<br />

fertilizing large areas such as fairways, football pitches and racecourses. A<br />

full trace element package is included in each formulation.<br />

Product selector<br />

PACK SIZE APPLICATION WATER NUTRIENT INPUT<br />

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

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

28-0-14<br />

+2%MgO+TE<br />

A zero phosphate fertilizer with<br />

added Magnesium to improve<br />

photosynthesis, and trace elements<br />

for all round health.<br />

20<br />

15 300 1.33 4.2 0 2.1<br />

60 750 0.33 16.8 0 8.4<br />

25-5-10<br />

+1%MgO<br />

A balanced NPK fertilizer with added<br />

Magnesium, ideal for<br />

spring/summer use.<br />

20<br />

15 300 1.33 3.75 0.75 1.5<br />

60 750 0.33 15.0 3.0 6.0<br />

16-32-16<br />

+2%MgO+TE<br />

SW<br />

16-32-16<br />

+2%MgO+TE<br />

HW<br />

Two1:2:1 fertilizers, ideal for<br />

application after seeding and to<br />

encourage root growth after periods<br />

of plant stress.<br />

‘SW’ is a SOFT water option suited<br />

to the south east of the UK.<br />

‘HW’ is a HARD water option suited<br />

to the majority of the UK<br />

20<br />

20<br />

15 300 1.33 2.4 4.8 2.4<br />

60 750 0.33 9.6 19.2 9.6<br />

15 300 1.33 2.4 4.8 2.4<br />

60 750 0.33 9.6 19.2 9.6<br />

12-6-44<br />

+TE<br />

Readily available N especially in<br />

the cooler conditions. High K levels<br />

aid plant durability during the<br />

autumn/winter months.<br />

20<br />

15 300 1.33 1.8 0.9 6.6<br />

60 750 0.33 7.2 3.6 26.6<br />

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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 0.4 23.6 4.0 ✓<br />

25 9.2 12.9 2.9 ✓<br />

16 2.6 13.4 ✓<br />

16 15.6 0.4 ✓<br />

12 0.2 11.8 ✓<br />

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❱LANDSCAPE RANGE<br />

Slow release – granular fertilizers<br />

Rigby Taylor Landscape Fertilizers<br />

❱ Easy to use granular fertilizers with dependable and<br />

consistent performance<br />

❱ Uniform, homogenous compound granules for even<br />

distribution<br />

❱ Dust-free products for ease of use<br />

❱ Nutrients released over 4-6 week period<br />

9-5-5 – Spring/Summer<br />

Provides a quick green-up and a steady balanced feed, lasting<br />

several weeks.<br />

Rate Nutrient provided Pack Pack<br />

per application (kg/ha) Size Coverage<br />

30g/m 2 N 27.0 P 15.0 K 15.0<br />

40g/m 2 N 36.0 P 20.0 K 20.0<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

20 kg 500-667m 2<br />

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

4-10-10 – Autumn/Winter<br />

The high P & K levels will promote healthy root development. Primarily<br />

a product for autumn use but can be applied at any time of the<br />

year, dependent on conditions.<br />

Rate Nutrient provided Pack Pack<br />

per application (kg/ha) Size Coverage<br />

30g/m 2 N 12.0 P 30.0 K 30.0<br />

40g/m 2 N 16.0 P 40.0 K 40.0<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

8-12-8 – Preseeder<br />

A pre-seeding or pre-turfing fertilizer with a traditional 1/1.5/1 ratio<br />

promoting earlier grass coverage and faster root development.<br />

Rate Nutrient provided Pack Pack<br />

per application (kg/ha) Size Coverage<br />

30g/m 2 N 24.0 P 36.0 K 24.0<br />

40g/m 2 N 32.0 P 48.0 K 32.0<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

20 kg 500-667m 2<br />

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

20 kg 500-667m 2<br />

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

5-2-10 – Rose Fertilizer<br />

Ideal base fertilizer for tree and shrub planting. 100% organic,<br />

formulated to encourage perfect blooms with good colour.<br />

Pack size 20kg Pack coverage 400-571sq.m<br />

Recommended application rate 35-50g/m 2<br />

4-12-10+4%Mg Planting Plus<br />

High potash fertilizer to help produce excellent blooms,<br />

contains organic source of nutrition. Ideal for use as a base<br />

dressing when planting or containerising trees and shrubs. May<br />

also be used as a top dressing for hardy nursery stock.<br />

Planting Plus provides nitrogen and phosphorus in a slow<br />

release form, together with potash and magnesium. Contains<br />

lignite for increased cation exchange capacity in the soil so<br />

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

Pack size 20kg Pack coverage 143-286sq.m<br />

Recommended application rate 70-140g/m 2<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 />

All<br />

Rigby Taylor<br />

20kg<br />

Amenity<br />

Fertilizers<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 />

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 5 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 />

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 10 kgs 30 kgs 5.25 kgs 10.5 kgs 216 kgs 83 kgs 138 kgs 99 kgs 90 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 />

40g/sq.m 20 bags 18 bags 12 bags 3 bags 2 bags 29 bags 9 bags 14 bags 10 bags 9 bags<br />

400 kgs 20 kgs 59 kgs 10.5 kgs 21 kgs 432 kgs 166 kgs 276 kgs 198 kgs 180 kgs<br />

70g/sq.m 35 bags 32 bags 21 bags 4 bags 2 bags 38 bags 15 bags 25 bags 18 bags 16 bags<br />

700 kgs 35 kgs 103 kgs 18.5 kgs 37 kgs 755 kgs 290 kgs 483 kgs 346 kgs 315 kgs<br />

80g/sq.m 40 bags 36 bags 24 bags 5 bags 2 bags 44 bags 17 bags 28 bags 20 bags 18 bags<br />

800 kgs 40 kgs 118 kgs 21 kgs 42 kgs 864 kgs 332 kgs 552 kgs 396 kgs 360 kgs<br />

Greenforce<br />

15kg Bag<br />

20g/sq.m 14 bags 12 bags 8 bags 2 bags 1 bag 15 bags 6 bags 10 bags 7 bags 6 bags<br />

267 kgs 240 kgs 158 kgs 28 kgs 14 kgs 288 kgs 111 kgs 184 kgs 132 kgs 120 kgs<br />

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

at the recommended label rate.<br />

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❱SPREADERS<br />

Model <strong>RT</strong>36PP<br />

Model <strong>RT</strong>CP36<br />

All Spreaders<br />

delivered 85%<br />

pre-assembled<br />

(from mid-2018)<br />

Model <strong>RT</strong>60PS<br />

Model <strong>RT</strong>36PS<br />

OptiM8<br />

COMMERCIAL<br />

OptiM8<br />

PROFESSIONAL<br />

Diamond frame, heavy-duty, epoxy powder<br />

coated steel chassis<br />

36kg hopper capacity<br />

Interchangeable tray system<br />

Heavy-duty gearbox for longer life<br />

Wide spaced 33cm diameter turf tyres on stainless<br />

steel axle<br />

Debris screen<br />

Rain-proof hopper cover (as standard)<br />

5 year limited warranty<br />

Exclusive Calibrator bag<br />

Comes with Standard Output tray<br />

High Output and Low Output trays optional extras<br />

Enhanced Optim8 delivery system provides<br />

increased efficiency<br />

High specification spreaders featuring twin-tube<br />

epoxy powder coated or stainless steel chassis.<br />

36kg or 60kg hopper capacity<br />

Interchangeable tray system<br />

‘Bull’ cushioned handles reduces fatigue<br />

Adjustable handle for custom operator fit<br />

Heavy-duty gearbox for longer life<br />

Wide spaced 33cm diameter turf tyres on stainless<br />

steel axle<br />

Debris screen<br />

Rain-proof hopper cover (as standard)<br />

5 year limited warranty<br />

Exclusive Calibrator bag to aid application<br />

accuracy<br />

Comes with Standard Output tray<br />

High Output and Low Output trays optional extras<br />

SPREADER TECHNICAL SUPPO<strong>RT</strong> HELPLINE<br />

0345 163 0014<br />

Assist with building, calibrating, maintenance<br />

Mon-Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm<br />

Calls chrged at local rate from landline and mobiles<br />

0800 424919 36


OptiM8<br />

Each OptiM8 model has three interchangeable trays, providing a<br />

high level of operation flexibility.<br />

1<br />

2<br />

3<br />

Each tray feature is ergonomically designed to ensure all products flow easily to the bottom of the tray,<br />

fully emptying the hopper.<br />

Standard Output<br />

Comes with spreader. For high-level<br />

application accuracy, the Standard<br />

Output tray features a 3-hole drop<br />

mechanism with a dual-port adjustable<br />

shut off system. Ensures an even spread of<br />

all granular fertilizer products over an 180˚<br />

spread width.<br />

Saves time and money with a one-pass,<br />

even application<br />

High Output<br />

Optional. Designed specifically for the<br />

application of large granular materials<br />

such as rock salt. The tray features a<br />

NEW oscillating agitator that improves<br />

the flow of difficult to spread materials.<br />

Innovative design provides enhanced<br />

agitation and product delivery<br />

Low Output<br />

Optional. Accurate spreading of<br />

small-gauge materials such as grass<br />

and flower seed and certain specialist<br />

chemicals. The oscillating shut-off with<br />

agitating pins ensures fine materials<br />

flow more freely.<br />

Specially designed for low volume<br />

applications<br />

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❱ FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZER APPLICATOR SETTINGS<br />

OptiM8 Spreaders<br />

Spread Grams<br />

Tray OptiM8<br />

Grams<br />

Tray OptiM8<br />

Grams<br />

Fertilizer Analyses width per<br />

‘Standard’ Setting<br />

per<br />

‘Standard’ Setting<br />

per<br />

metre sq.metre sq.metre sq.metre<br />

Tray OptiM8<br />

‘Standard’ Setting<br />

Microlite Activ8 All analyses 2.90 20 3-hole 11.0 25 3-hole 12.5 35 3-hole 14.0<br />

Microlite<br />

Microlite 12-2-12 2.90 20 3-hole 11.0 25 3-hole 12.5 35 3-hole 14.0<br />

TE-Bag 2.75 10 3-hole 9.0 15 3-hole 10.0 - - -<br />

Polypro<br />

Polypro 25-3-15<br />

Polypro 18-4-18<br />

Polypro 15-0-25 3.25 25 3-hole 15.5 30 3-hole 16.0 35 3-hole 16.5<br />

Polypro SK 22-5-6<br />

Polypro SK 14-0-28<br />

Polypro 0-0-45 3.10 25 3-hole 11.5 30 3-hole 12.5 35 3-hole 13.5<br />

Convert<br />

Convert Gold<br />

All analyses 3.20 25 3-hole 13.5 30 3-hole 14.0 35 3-hole 15.0<br />

Premier HG All analyses 3.15 25 3-hole 13.5 30 3-hole 14.0 35 3-hole 15.0<br />

Apex Organic All analyses 3.00 25 3-hole 14.0 30 3-hole 15.0 35 3-hole 16.0<br />

Apex Organic OC1 8-0-0<br />

Apex Organic OC2 5-2-10<br />

Apex Organic<br />

Humate Rich<br />

2.50 25 3-hole 16.0 35 3-hole 19.0 70 3-hole 27.0<br />

2.50 25 3-hole 16.0 35 3-hole 19.0 40 3-hole 20<br />

Delta Sport All analyses 3.60 - - - 30 3-hole 20.0 35 3-hole 22.0<br />

Duragran 15-5-15 2.85 25 3-hole 14.0 30 3-hole 14.5 40 3-hole 16.0<br />

Fineturf<br />

Fineturf 14-2-7<br />

Fineturf Bio 14-0-7<br />

Fineturf 12-0-9 2.85 25 3-hole 13.5 30 3-hole 14.5 35 3-hole 15.0<br />

Fineturf Bio 5-5-10<br />

Fineturf 3-10-15<br />

Fineturf Bio 11-5-5<br />

Fineturf 10-2-20<br />

Fineturf 6-0-18<br />

3.00 25 3-hole 14.0 30 3-hole 15.0 35 3-hole 16.0<br />

Fineturf Bio 6-0-12<br />

Fineturf 3-0-3 3.20 25 3-hole 14.5 35 3-hole 15.5 70 3-hole 17.5<br />

Fineturf 4-0-0 3.20 25 3-hole 14.5 30 3-hole 15.5 35 3-hole 16.0<br />

Fineturf 9-0-0 3.40 25 3-hole 14.5 30 3-hole 16.0 - - -<br />

Fineturf Boost-R 11-5-5 3.40 25 3-hole 14.5 30 3-hole 16.0 35 3-hole 17.5<br />

Micronised<br />

Lawn Sand<br />

4-0-0 2.75 70 3-hole 18.0 140 3-hole 26.5 - - -<br />

Microfine<br />

Microfine 5-0-15<br />

Microfine 16-0-16<br />

Microfine 8-0-6<br />

2.95 25 3-hole 13.5 30 3-hole 15.0 35 3-hole 16.0<br />

Microfine 12-0-24<br />

Microfine 12-0-10 3.00 25 3-hole 13.5 30 3-hole 14.5 35 3-hole 16.0<br />

Outfield All analyses 4.75 35 3-hole 25.0 - - - - - -<br />

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Scotts SR2000 Spreader<br />

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

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

Convert All analyses 5.0m No.6 25 (35) O½ (Q½) L (N)<br />

PolyPro / PolyPro SK All analyses 4.8m No.4 25 (35) O (R) L (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 Active-8 All analyses 3.8m No.6 25 (35) L½ (N) K (K½)<br />

Microlite 12-2-12 3.8m No.6 25 (35) L½ (N) K (K½)<br />

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

Apex Organic OC1/OC2 All analyses 1.7m No.8 35 (70) M½ (R) K (M½)<br />

Humate Rich<br />

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

Fineturf 9-0-0, Boost-R 11-5-5 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 />

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<br />

will affect swath width and thus application rate – above are base on 3mph/4.8kph, (Optim8 2.24mph/3.6kph). It is recommended that calibration<br />

is carried out before application.<br />

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❱SOIL ANALYSIS<br />

A service that provides an<br />

awareness and understanding of<br />

the nutritional status of sports and<br />

amenity turf.<br />

All plants need essential nutrients to live and grow<br />

healthily. Just as the human body needs vitamins<br />

and minerals, plants need macronutrients and<br />

micronutrients. Soil fertility is one of several factors,<br />

including light, moisture, weeds, insects and<br />

diseases that can affect turf quality and<br />

sustainability but reliable nutrient<br />

recommendations are dependent upon accurate<br />

soil tests.<br />

Results from soil sample analysis will allow turf<br />

professionals to base their nutritional programmes<br />

on a clear understanding of what is required to<br />

improve plant vigour, resulting in increased turf<br />

quality, health and enhanced playability.<br />

Analytical evaluation of soil samples offers an<br />

indicative approach to problem solving.<br />

The Kit<br />

Containing all the components required for taking<br />

and having analysed six individual soil samples.<br />

A pre-paid despatch box is provided that will hold 6<br />

x soil samples, which are sent to a leading,<br />

independent research laboratory, skilled in the<br />

analyses of turf soils and their nutritional<br />

requirements.<br />

Special analysis:<br />

All the above ‘Standard’, plus organic matter, plant<br />

available B, Cu, Mn, S, Zn.<br />

The soil analysis results will be assessed against<br />

those levels that are required for healthy,<br />

sustainable turf to identify deficiencies, excessive<br />

quantities or confirm optimum amounts.<br />

A range of other tests can be carried out including<br />

Organic matter content, trace elements levels,<br />

irrigation water suitability, determination of water<br />

pH. Ask your area <strong>RT</strong> representative for details.<br />

The Recommendation<br />

Following the results of the soil analysis, a nutrient<br />

turf programme will be compiled that will address<br />

those areas that have been highlighted and are<br />

specifically tailored to the turf/soil individual needs.<br />

All products recommended for use in the<br />

programme have been thoroughly trialled, tested<br />

and proven under UK climatic and cultural<br />

conditions and across the full range of sports turf<br />

surfaces.<br />

The Analysis<br />

A range of test options are available depending on<br />

the individual site requirements.<br />

Standard:<br />

Sand/Soil/Silt content, pH, P, K, Mg, Ca.<br />

Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)<br />

A Rigby Taylor soil analysis kit can be obtained from<br />

your area <strong>RT</strong> representative or by contacting us on<br />

FreePhone 0800 424 919.<br />

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“<br />

We have had huge success with our use<br />

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

greens are treated and we notice the<br />

excellent spreading consistency and how<br />

uniform in size are the micro-granules, which<br />

enable us to achieve a fantastic sward<br />

throughout the whole of the playing surface.<br />

The turf starts to colour up very quickly and<br />

evenness of growth habit has been excellent.<br />

I can say that it is one of the best granular<br />

fertilizers I have ever used and will be<br />

”<br />

repeating applications again in <strong>2019</strong><br />

David Langheim<br />

Master Greenkeeper<br />

Wimbledon Park Golf Club, London<br />

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CHEMICALS<br />

Product selector<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 ✓ ✓ * ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 48<br />

Defender Mesostemic Protective/Curative ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ 46<br />

Fusion Systemic Eradicant/Protective ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓ * ✓ ✗ 47<br />

Exteris Systemic Curative/Protective ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ * ✗ ✗ ✗ 49<br />

PEST CONTROL<br />

Pesticide Activity Type Earthworms Nematodes<br />

Page<br />

Number<br />

ClearCast Green Systemic Repellant ✓ ✗ 67<br />

EGC Amenity Contact Protective/Curative ✗ ✓ 65<br />

SELECTIVE WEED CONTROL<br />

* Post renovation<br />

Types of weed controlled<br />

Page<br />

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

Greenor Translocated ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ 54<br />

Junction Translocated ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ 55<br />

Crossbar Translocated ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ 53<br />

Pivotal Translocated ✓ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ 57<br />

Icade Translocated ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ 52<br />

GreenForce ‡ Contact/Systemic ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓ 64<br />

‡ Compound Fertilizer<br />

PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR<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 NT Bio Synthesis Inhibitor ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ 60<br />

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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-Aktiv Amenity Translocated/non-residual ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓ 63<br />

Gallup Biograde Translocated/non-residual ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓ 61<br />

Discman Biograde Translocated/non-residual ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✓ 62<br />

Chikara Contact/residual ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ 58<br />

Ecoplug Max Non-spray/Translocated ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ 70<br />

MOSS CONTROL<br />

Areas of Use<br />

Page<br />

Herbicide Activity Tees & Greens Lawns Fairways Playing Areas Number<br />

Lawn Sand Contact/Residual ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 64<br />

Maxicrop No2 Contact/Residual ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 81<br />

GreenForce ‡ Contact/Systemic ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 64<br />

SPECIALITY CHEMICALS<br />

Area<br />

Page<br />

Product of use Activity Number<br />

Qualgex ✗ Removes algae and lichen from hard and artificial surfaces, timber, glass and tiles 44<br />

TriMate ✓ Tank mixable adjuvant that improves recovery and fungicide surface retention and leaf penatration 51<br />

Trailblazer Trio ✓ Spray pattern indicator/anti-drift agent/water conditioner 68<br />

Water Condition-R ✗ Improves performance of herbicides by reducing water hardness 68<br />

Clearspray ✗ Tank cleaner. Effective against all amenity pesticide residues, including glyphosate 69<br />

Foamcheck ✓ Defoaming of spray tank solutions. Especially suitable for wetting agents 69<br />

Ice Clean Ice removal from hard surfaces. Calcium Chloride alternative to rock salt and road grit 70<br />

✗<br />

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❱QUALGEX<br />

A surface biocide for professional<br />

use against algae on external<br />

hard surfaces<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

QUALGEX➟<br />

WHY<br />

❱ Fully HSE registered<br />

❱ Contains citric acid and penetrant to aid efficacy<br />

❱ Highly active and long lasting product<br />

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

❱ Effective against all types of<br />

algae<br />

❱ Effective cleaning action which<br />

‘brightens’ surface<br />

❱ For best results, apply using<br />

an anvil type nozzle<br />

cell wall<br />

1. Unicellular algae 2. Qualgex spray penetrates cell<br />

wall, enters chloroplasts, kills<br />

chlorophyll and renders cell inactive<br />

chloroplasts<br />

Qualgex spray spray<br />

3. Algal cell is deactivated,<br />

photo synthesis ceases and<br />

the cell dies<br />

chlorophyll<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 />

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 />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0488701/05<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

4. Dead algal cells<br />

detach from the<br />

surface<br />

How Qualgex works<br />

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

safe to most surfaces so is an ideal maintenance<br />

product for local authorities, schools, commercial<br />

premises etc. Qualgex is one of the strongest products<br />

on the market and is a Health & Safety executive<br />

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<br />

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

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

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

For turf diseases problems,<br />

two superb solutions!


ACTION➟<br />

❱DEFENDER<br />

A broad spectrum fungicide<br />

displaying protective and curative<br />

activity against Fusarium Patch<br />

and Red Thread<br />

TRANSLAMINAR<br />

RAINFAST<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<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 />

How Defender works<br />

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

MAPP No: 14065<br />

Pack size: 700g and 140g<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0633131/700<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Defender Water Volume Area<br />

Vehicle Mounted<br />

Hydraulic Sprayer<br />

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

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

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

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

Red Thread<br />

Fusarium<br />

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

both protective and some curative activity against Fusarium<br />

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

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

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 plant<br />

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

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

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

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 />

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❱FUSION<br />

A contact and systemic fungicide<br />

with eradicant and preventative<br />

activity against most major turf<br />

diseases<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

WHY FUSION<br />

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

Dollar Spot, Anthracnose, Leaf Spot and<br />

Rust in amenity turf<br />

❱ Combination of trifloxystrobin and<br />

tebuconazole offers both contact and<br />

systemic activity<br />

❱ Wide window of application over the<br />

season – can be used any time of year<br />

❱ Low application rate gives cost effective<br />

control<br />

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

management programme<br />

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

tebuconazole and<br />

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

MAPP No: 17225<br />

Pack size: 1 litre and 250ml<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0632310/01 or /250.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Fusion Water Volume Area<br />

Vehicle Mounted<br />

Hydraulic Sprayer<br />

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

Knapsack Sprayer 50ml 20-25 litres 500m 2`<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

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Fusarium<br />

Red Thread<br />

Dollar Spot<br />

Anthracnose<br />

Rust<br />

Leaf Spot<br />

How Fusion works<br />

Fusion is a dual action<br />

fungicide containing both<br />

trifloxystrobin and tebuconazole,<br />

offering both protective and some<br />

eradicant activity.<br />

This product has very good rainfast<br />

properties, provides long-lasting<br />

control and can be used all year<br />

round, even at very low temperatures<br />

providing the weather conditions are<br />

appropriate.<br />

Fusion can be used when grass is<br />

either dormant or actively growing,<br />

ideally applied prior to or<br />

immediately disease symptoms first<br />

appear. If grass is being mown, Fusion<br />

should be applied after cutting and<br />

further mowing should not take place<br />

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

Alternate with a fungicide having a<br />

different mode of action.<br />

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ACTION➟<br />

❱ELAND<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

TRANSLAMINAR<br />

➟<br />

➟<br />

A broad spectrum fungicide for the<br />

control of Fusarium Patch, Red<br />

Thread, Dollar Spot and other key<br />

diseases in managed amenity turf<br />

RAINFAST<br />

How Eland works<br />

The systemic properties of this exciting<br />

molecule allow Eland to move through the leaf<br />

and control disease both on its upper<br />

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

activity protects both sides of the<br />

leaf within minutes of application.<br />

The spray deposit serves as a constant<br />

fungicide reservoir, releasing active<br />

ingredient to provide long-term<br />

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

especially suited to being applied as a preventative<br />

treatment, especially at times when turf disease<br />

pressure is high. It can also restrain mycelial growth<br />

and thereby provide additional curative activity.<br />

Improved sward appearance Treatments of Eland<br />

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

convert nitrite to nitrate which improves the plants<br />

use of Nitrogen, resulting in the turf exhibiting an<br />

enhanced green colour. A further effect is a<br />

decrease in the release of ethylene, which leads to<br />

higher stress tolerance for the plant and is a major<br />

benefit during periods of drought.<br />

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

pyraclostrobin<br />

MAPP No: 14549<br />

Pack size: 250g bottle<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0632370/250<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Eland Water Volume Area<br />

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

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

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

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

WHY ELAND<br />

❱ Latest generation strobilurin<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 />

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 />

Eland offers<br />

dual-sided leaf protection<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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❱EXTERIS<br />

The first new chemical group to<br />

be launched into the UK turf<br />

fungicide market for 10 years<br />

WHY EXTERIS<br />

❱ Excellent management of Fusarium Patch<br />

and Dollar Spot<br />

❱ Provides early curative and preventative activity<br />

❱ Improves turf quality and playability<br />

❱ Drought stress reduction<br />

❱ Excellent control of leaf spot post renovation<br />

❱ Enhances turf colour<br />

❱ New element of integrated disease management<br />

programmes<br />

Brand new turf chemistry expertly<br />

engineered to target Microdochium Patch<br />

and Dollar Spot delivering first class disease<br />

management and proven health benefits<br />

Contains: Fluopyram 12.5 g/l,<br />

Trifloxystrobin 12.5 g/l<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0632340/050<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Exteris Water Volume Area<br />

Vehicle mounted<br />

Hydraulic sprayer<br />

10 litres 200-600 litres 1 ha<br />

Knapsack Sprayer 500ml 10-30 litres 500m 2<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

How Exteris works<br />

The SDHI in Exteris is fluopyram, which is commonly<br />

referred to as an Acropetal Penetrant. Fluopyram can<br />

penetrate plants through the roots, shoots and leaves. They<br />

form a protective barrier on the plant, permeate into the plant<br />

and move upwards (acropeteal) in the plant’s xylem. This<br />

fungicide has preventative and early curative activity.<br />

Combined with the Stressgard Formulation Technology, a<br />

unique combination of active ingredients, inert ingredients and<br />

turf specific co-formulants all combine to assist the product<br />

performance under unique, turf disease stress conditions. The<br />

result is an upgrade in performance of the product, providing<br />

superior disease management, leading to visibly healthier turf.<br />

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

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❱OPTION<br />

A unique nutrient based plant<br />

stimulant 3-8-6 NPK liquid including<br />

phosphites, fulvic acid, humic acids<br />

plus an adjuvant system designed<br />

to enhance uptake<br />

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WHY OPTION<br />

❱ Proven to generate enhanced disease<br />

control in tank mixtures plus maximum<br />

rooting and recovery<br />

❱ Formulated with a surfactant system<br />

designed to support rapid foliar uptake<br />

❱ Fully systemic and taken up by turf<br />

within two hours<br />

❱ Works rapidly modifying transmission of<br />

nutrients and stimulating root growth<br />

❱ Prolonged activity in the turf where it will<br />

increase root mass and density and<br />

encourage tillering, without generating<br />

excessive top growth<br />

❱ Boosts plants own disease resistance<br />

plus reduction of Phytopthera and<br />

Pythium species<br />

How Option works<br />

Option has been specifically designed to be tank mixed<br />

with fungicides to reduce stress and stimulate the plants own<br />

defence system. The product has been widely used under all<br />

conditions in the UK on greens, training areas and in stadia.<br />

Option is the ideal addition for a tank mix to enhance<br />

performance.<br />

Preparation,<br />

Prevention,<br />

Protection<br />

Cultural<br />

Practices<br />

Contains: Phosphites, fulvic acid, humic<br />

acids plus an adjuvant system<br />

Pack size: 2 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 10,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0488454/02<br />

Varietal<br />

Selection Chemical<br />

Programming<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Option Water Volume Area<br />

Power Sprayer 2 litres 200-500 litres 1ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

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

A healthy turf will always be less susceptible to attack<br />

than one that is weak and under stress. It is important to<br />

have an ‘Integrated Disease Management’ (IDM)<br />

strategy in place that combines chemical, cultural and<br />

varietal practices. The level to which each or any of<br />

these are used will vary depending on individual<br />

circumstances.<br />

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❱TRIMATE<br />

A stress relief and recovery agent<br />

for use with turf fungicides to<br />

maximize leaf surface retention,<br />

assist plants’ natural defences and<br />

stimulate recovery from damage<br />

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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 />

The perfect partner for <strong>RT</strong> fungicides<br />

How TriMate works<br />

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

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

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

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

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

ensuring 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<br />

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

improving the performance of tank mixture<br />

components.<br />

Trimate can be used with all turf grass fungicides<br />

including Exteris, Eland, Fusion, Defender, Medallion,<br />

Banner Maxx and Heritage.<br />

Improve Disease<br />

Control<br />

Contains: A blend of polyoxyalkylene<br />

glycol surfactants and<br />

biostimulants<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0420205/05<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment TriMate Water Volume Area<br />

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

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

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Defences<br />

Stimulate Growth<br />

Recovery<br />

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❱ICADE<br />

A selective herbicide for effective<br />

control of Japanese knotweed,<br />

hogweed, marestail and other<br />

tough weeds in amenity grassland<br />

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WHY ICADE<br />

❱ Effective against tough and invasive weeds<br />

❱ Rainfast in 1 hour<br />

❱ Safe to grasses<br />

❱ Virtually no odour<br />

❱ Outstanding translocation to the<br />

weed roots<br />

How Icade works<br />

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

effective control against difficult to control and pernicious<br />

weeds such as Japanese knotweed, hogweed, rosebay willow<br />

herb and brambles. In a programme Icade has also shown good<br />

control of marestail and horsetail. It’s low odour makes it an ideal<br />

product to use in areas where public alarm may be generated<br />

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

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0434105<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Icade Water Volume Area<br />

Power Sprayer 2-4 litres 200-400 litres 1 ha<br />

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

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

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Icade is quickly<br />

transported throughout<br />

the target weed and is<br />

ideal for weed control<br />

in such areas as railway<br />

and motorway<br />

embankments,<br />

industrial areas, under<br />

powerlines, in<br />

cemeteries, utility areas<br />

and around<br />

groundsmen and<br />

greenkeeper sheds.<br />

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❱CROSSBAR<br />

An outstanding selective broadleaved<br />

herbicide for managed<br />

amenity turf and amenity<br />

grassland<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<br />

ingredients giving broad spectrum<br />

activity<br />

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

2 months after sowing<br />

❱ Excellent grass safety<br />

Weeds controlled<br />

by Crossbar<br />

Chickweed, Common<br />

Clover, White<br />

Mouse Ear, Common<br />

Plantain spp<br />

Selfheal<br />

Sorrel, Common<br />

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

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

and 52.5 g/l dicamba<br />

MAPP No: 16454<br />

Pack size: 2 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 1 hectare<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423335/02<br />

Daisy<br />

Dandelion<br />

Hawkweed, Mouse-ear<br />

Speedwell, Slender<br />

APPLICATION RATES – MANAGED AMENITY TURF & GRASSLAND<br />

Equipment Crossbar Water Volume Area<br />

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

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

Maximum number of 2 applications per year<br />

APPLICATION RATES – NEWLY-SOWN AMENITY TURF & GRASSLAND<br />

Equipment Crossbar Water Volume Area<br />

Power Sprayer 0.95 litres 200-1,000 litres 1 ha<br />

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

Maximum number of 2 applications per year<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

Yarrow<br />

Yellow Suckling Clover<br />

How Crossbar works<br />

Buttercup, Creeping<br />

Cat’s Ear<br />

Crossbar contains three powerful active ingredients.<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<br />

also work by interrupting plant hormone activity in<br />

susceptible weed species.<br />

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

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

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❱GREENOR<br />

A new generation selective turf<br />

herbicide that kills a wide range of<br />

broad-leaved including white and<br />

yellow suckling clovers<br />

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WHY GREENOR<br />

❱ Unique micro-emulsion technology with<br />

low odour<br />

❱ Controls widest range of turf weeds<br />

❱ Can be use on new sown grass 8 weeks<br />

after sowing<br />

❱ Very kind to turf<br />

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<br />

amounts 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<br />

root occurs, so achieving a greater level of weed control.<br />

Greenor is a micro-emulsion formulation that has very low<br />

odour compared to other products.<br />

Contains: 40g fluroxypyr, 20g clopyralid, 200g<br />

MCPA per litre<br />

MAPP No: 15204<br />

Pack size: 2 litres<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423330/02<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 on<br />

new grass from as early as two months after sowing so the<br />

product can be used throughout the turf – even on worn<br />

patches that have recently been re-seeded.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment Greenor Water Volume Area<br />

Power Sprayer 4 litres 200-1,000 litres 1 ha<br />

Knapsack Sprayer 40ml 2-10 litres 100m 2<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

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New generation herbicide specially<br />

formulated for contractors for<br />

regular maintenance control of<br />

weeds in sports, amenity turf and<br />

amenity grassland<br />

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WHY JUNCTION<br />

❱ Unique micro-emulsion technology increases<br />

herbicidal activity<br />

❱ Controls a wide range of common turf weeds<br />

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

after sowing<br />

Area treated by 1 litre (sq.m)<br />

Junction<br />

Contains: Florasulam and 2,4-D<br />

MAPP No: 12493<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 41,667 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423400/05<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 />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

How Junction works<br />

JUNCTION* TURF HERBICIDE uses<br />

the power of florasulam to reduce the<br />

overall amount of active ingredient<br />

applied as required by the Sustainable<br />

Use Directive (SUD). This not only<br />

minimises the active loading on the<br />

environment, but also reduces the<br />

amount of product needed to be<br />

carried to a job. The florasulam is<br />

combined with a low rate of 2,4-D,<br />

which broadens the weed<br />

spectrum of Junction.<br />

Junction has been cleverly<br />

formulated as a suspo-emulsion in<br />

water, allowing it to be applied in 100<br />

litres water per hectare. This markedly<br />

reduces the time needed to complete<br />

a spray operation. Junction can be<br />

applied after only 2 months to spring<br />

or summer sown turf. In addition,<br />

reseeding can be carried out just 4<br />

weeks after application.<br />

Turn right for more efficient weed control!<br />

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Aktiv against bramble, grasses, annual, perennial and aquatic weeds<br />

TM<br />

BioEnhance Adjuvant Technology<br />

The first foliar applied,<br />

non-irritant, high<br />

concentration glyphosate<br />

featuring BEAT<br />

technology with full<br />

surfactant loading<br />

◗ New generation BEAT system gives more herbicidal activity per litre<br />

◗ Hazard-free label – safer to operators, public and the environment<br />

◗ Improved plant uptake for enhanced weed control<br />

◗ Provides superior long-term weed control of difficult perennial weeds<br />

◗ Can plant or cultivate from 24 hours following application<br />

For more detailed information visit: www.rigbytaylor.com<br />

Freephone: 0800 919 424 E-mail: sales@rigbytaylor.com<br />

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use.


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❱PIVOTAL<br />

A liquid selective broad-leaved<br />

weed herbicide for the control of<br />

many annual and perennial weeds<br />

in grassland and managed amenity<br />

turf and amenity grassland<br />

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WHY PIVOTAL<br />

❱ Excellent control of a wide range of<br />

broad-leaved weeds in grassland<br />

❱ Translocated to roots ensuring<br />

long-term control<br />

❱ No impact on grass growth following<br />

application<br />

❱ Rainfast in just two hours<br />

❱ Use in amenity grassland,<br />

e.g. airfields, railways, road<br />

embankments, paddocks<br />

Contains: 150g/l Triclopyr, 150g/l fluroxypyr<br />

MAPP No: 15664<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 2.5 ha<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0422457/05<br />

How Pivotal works<br />

Pivotal contains two powerful active ingredients,<br />

fluroxpyr and triclopyr.<br />

Fluroxypyr belongs to the pyridine carbolic acid chemical group<br />

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

through the target weed. Triclopyr is a systemic, foliar herbicide<br />

in the pyridine group. It is used to control broadleaf weeds while<br />

leaving grasses unaffected.<br />

Apply using a medium quality spray when weeds are actively<br />

growing, preferably before they begin to flower. Pivotal provides<br />

‘best in class’ control of difficult to control species as well as a<br />

huge range of broad-leaved weed species. Request the Pivotal<br />

‘<strong>RT</strong>echnical’ sheet for full listing.<br />

Example of weeds controlled by Pivotal<br />

Annual weeds Perennial weeds<br />

Chickweed<br />

Bramble<br />

Cleavers<br />

Broom<br />

Corn marigold Ground ivy<br />

Cranesbill<br />

Dandelion<br />

Field bindweed Docks<br />

Groundsel<br />

Nettles<br />

Medick<br />

Ribwort plantain<br />

APPLICATION RATE – Overall treatment<br />

Equipment Pivotal Water Volume Area<br />

Power sprayer 2 litres 200-400 litres 1 ha<br />

APPLICATION RATES – Knapsack<br />

Target Pivotal Water Volume Area<br />

General broad-leaved weeds 200ml 20 litres 1,000 sq.m<br />

Perennial weeds 300ml 20 litres 660 sq.m<br />

Established/Woody weeds 400ml 20 litres 660 sq.m<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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WATER DISPERSABLE<br />

GRANULES<br />

A highly effective, broad-spectrum<br />

herbicide for tough weed<br />

situations. New shrub bed<br />

recommendation.<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 contact and<br />

long-term residual action<br />

❱ Can be tank mixed with other<br />

herbicides to control emerged<br />

annual and perennial weeds<br />

❱ Low application rate for cost-effective<br />

control<br />

❱ Shrub bed and around amenity<br />

vegetation recommendation<br />

Contains: 25% w/w flazasulfuron (250g/kg)<br />

MAPP No: 14189<br />

Pack size: 50g, 150g<br />

Pack coverage: 50g: 0.33ha<br />

150g: 1 hectare<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 50g: 0488375/50<br />

150g: 0488380/150<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 />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

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

How Chikara ® works<br />

Chikara is a systemic preemergent<br />

herbicide for the<br />

control of annual and perennial<br />

weeds on natural surfaces,<br />

including shrub beds, around<br />

established vegetation and<br />

permeable surfaces overlying<br />

soil, including gravel paths and<br />

parking areas.<br />

Chikara has a broad spectrum<br />

of herbicidal activity with<br />

control lasting up to 5 months<br />

against broad-leaved and grass<br />

weeds. Where weeds are<br />

established/emerged at the<br />

time of application always tank<br />

mix Chikara with an<br />

appropriate dose of an<br />

approved glyphosate<br />

formulation.<br />

Many affected weed seedlings<br />

will not emerge above soil level.<br />

Those that do will exhibit<br />

yellowing or reddening of the<br />

leaves and become necrotic<br />

and die shortly thereafter.<br />

Controls<br />

problem<br />

weeds for<br />

up to 5<br />

months<br />

Chikara may be used on any porous surface,<br />

where total weed control is required.<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<br />

not be used on non-porous man-made surfaces, e.g. paved<br />

areas, concrete, tarmac car parks and footpaths. Chikara must<br />

not be used in or around amenity vegetation.<br />

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Cost effective weed control – the real savings<br />

Chikara offers local authorities and contractors a positive way of reducing costs,<br />

whilst still maintaining effective weed control.<br />

Comparing the costs of season long control of weeds with Chikara, compared to<br />

multiple visits for strimming and/or repeat spray applications of glyphosate, there are<br />

potentially major savings to be made.<br />

Application/Operation<br />

Cost (average purchase/labour cost)<br />

1 x Chikara + glyphosate* spray treatment 4 pence/sq. metre<br />

3 x glyphosate only treatments 7 pence/sq. metre<br />

12 x strimming operations 84 pence/sq. metre<br />

Compared to strimming a massive saving of 0.80p/sq.metre or<br />

£8,000/hectare is achieved!<br />

* Required where there is existing vegetation<br />

Sustainable Use Directive<br />

Chikara applications:<br />

✳ Sustainable and integrated use of pesticides<br />

✳ Promotion of low input regimes<br />

✳ Reducing risks and impact on human health and the<br />

environment<br />

✳ Provisions to protect water<br />

Risk reduction<br />

✳ Cost effective and low risk<br />

alternative to repeat strimming<br />

or multiple glyphosate spraying<br />

✳ No HAV’s* to record<br />

✳ Low level active ingredient<br />

loading<br />

✳ HSE requires employers to<br />

reduce risk wherever possible<br />

✳ Full product support<br />

✳ Onsite training if required<br />

Avoid spray drift and treatment of<br />

shallow rooted specimens. Do not spray close<br />

to non-target vegetation, i.e valued trees,<br />

shrubs, shallow rooted plants and flower beds.<br />

Chikara is a LERAP B pesticide – do not allow<br />

spray from a knapsack to fall within 1 metre of<br />

the top of a bank of any static or flowing<br />

water body. Aim away from the water.<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<br />

value for money and reduces operator<br />

exposure to hand/arm vibration (HAV) risk.<br />

Vegetation Management Case Study<br />

and Cost Comparison booklet<br />

available on request 0800 424 919<br />

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❱MAINTAIN NT<br />

A plant growth regulator that<br />

produces a more dense, healthier<br />

sward and improved root mass.<br />

Can reduce the frequency of<br />

mowing operations<br />

WHY MAINTAIN NT<br />

❱ Improved sward density<br />

❱ Reduced mowing frequency<br />

❱ Increased root mass<br />

❱ Improved turf colour and strength<br />

❱ Enhanced resistance to stress<br />

❱ For difficult/hazardous to mow areas<br />

Maintain NT<br />

can help<br />

reduce<br />

mowing<br />

regimes<br />

and clippings<br />

by half!<br />

How to use Maintain NT<br />

Maintain NT is a management tool designed to allow a<br />

more flexible use of available labour and better deployment<br />

of limited resources, the reduction of fuel costs and machinery<br />

wear and, most importantly, produces superb turf.<br />

The action of Maintain NT redirects grass growth by specifically<br />

targeting the gibberellic acid site responsible for cell<br />

elongation.<br />

Such action not only inhibits vertical growth but diverts it<br />

downwards into the root system where it helps to produce<br />

and increase food reserves and lateral stem development.<br />

The result is the production of a thicker, healthier sward that<br />

allows turf to better withstand stress caused by temperature<br />

extremes, moisture loss, traffic and wear. An added benefit is<br />

that helps in the management of Poa annua.<br />

Contains: Trinexapac-ethyl<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

MAPP No: 15626<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0421333/05<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 />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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Grass Growth Management<br />

Case Study and Cost<br />

Comparison booklet available<br />

on request 0800 424 919<br />

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❱GALLUP BIOGRADE<br />

AMENITY<br />

A foliar-applied translocated<br />

glyphosate herbicide for the<br />

control of emerged weeds in<br />

amenity and industrial situations,<br />

forestry and aquatic areas<br />

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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 soil micro-organisms<br />

❱ Can be used for aquatic weed control<br />

❱ BioEnhance Adjuvant Technology<br />

Aquatic Weed Control<br />

Gallup Biograde Amenity can be<br />

used for the control of waterside<br />

and emergent weeds including<br />

Reeds, 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 glyphosate acts by blocking the plant's<br />

enzymatic system. The BEAT formulation ensures the herbicide is<br />

readily absorbed through the leaf cuticle and is able to circulate<br />

throughout the plant and right down to<br />

the roots. As a result not just the foliage<br />

but the whole of the plant is killed.<br />

Gallup Biograde Amenity is adsorbed<br />

easily onto the soil particles so does not<br />

leach and is also broken down by the soil bacteria into harmless<br />

natural substances.<br />

Contains: 360g/l (30.7% w/w) glyphosate<br />

MAPP No: 12716<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack<br />

Uncropped land: 8,333-12,500 sq.m<br />

coverage: Forestry: 5,000-10,000 sq.m<br />

Aquatic: 8,333-10,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0488276/05<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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❱DISCMAN CDA<br />

BIOGRADE<br />

A unique ready-to-use CDA<br />

glyphosate herbicide for control<br />

of emerged weeds in amenity and<br />

forest areas, and near water<br />

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WHY DISCMAN CDA BIOGRADE<br />

❱ Non-residual herbicide with a high<br />

concentration non-hazard glyphosate<br />

❱ Controls annual and perennial grasses<br />

and broad-leaved weeds<br />

❱ <strong>RT</strong>U – no water, no mixing, no overdosing<br />

❱ Unique non-irritant, biograde formulation<br />

giving greater efficacy<br />

❱ Low standard application rate – 7 litres/ha<br />

❱ Non-hazardous COSHH classification<br />

❱ Eliminator lance for easy application<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 />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 1588700/<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 />

How Discman CDA Biograde works<br />

Discman CDA Biograde is a breakthrough in formulation<br />

chemistry, being the first non-irritant high concentration<br />

glyphosate in Europe that has a full surfactant loading, BEAT,<br />

without using tallow amines. The formulation speeds up the<br />

penetration process and improves rainfastness by better<br />

adhesion on to the leaf surface.<br />

Consequently more glyphosate is able to<br />

penetrate into the plant tissue and<br />

translocate down to the roots resulting in a<br />

more rapid and effective 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<br />

Lance by simply connecting the herbicide bottle directly onto<br />

the lance. A peristaltic pump is built into the sprayer providing<br />

a consistent application rate with an optimum droplet size. The<br />

sprayer is self-calibrating so overdosing is eliminated.<br />

How to use Discman CDA Biograde<br />

Discman CDA Biograde must be applied with CDA equipment<br />

with an approved droplet spectrum (VMD min 200 microns).<br />

Choose a disc with a spray pattern appropriate to the task in<br />

hand.<br />

Discman CDA Biograde may be used on land immediately<br />

adjacent to aquatic areas.<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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❱MASCOT HI-AKTIV<br />

AMENITY<br />

A high-loading glyphosate<br />

herbicide for control of annual and<br />

perennial grasses and most broadleaved<br />

weeds in amenity, industrial,<br />

forestry and aquatic areas<br />

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WHY MASCOT HI-AKTIV AMENITY<br />

❱ New generation BEAT system improves<br />

plant uptake to give excellent weed control<br />

❱ Ready to use advanced formulation giving<br />

36% more herbicidal activity per litre<br />

❱ Efficient uptake gives good long-term weed control<br />

❱ Can plant or cultivate from 24 hours after application for<br />

annual weeds, and 5 days for perennial weeds<br />

Aktiv against grasses and bracken<br />

How Mascot Hi-Aktiv Amenity works<br />

Mascot Hi-Aktiv Amenity is the first non-irritant, high<br />

concentration glyphosate in Europe with full surfactant loading. This<br />

BEAT technology combines new standards of perform ance whilst<br />

being more environmentally friendly than other more traditional formulations.<br />

Mascot Hi-Aktiv Amenity can be used in a variety of situations including around<br />

buildings, industrial sites, on pavements, public paths and roadway verges and for site<br />

preparation. Can also be applied at low water volumes. It can be used in land<br />

preparation for planting, for cleaning-up around trees, for cut stump application and<br />

by stem injection.<br />

Hi-Aktiv Amenity can also be used to control a variety of aquatic weed species –<br />

waterside weeds, emergent weeds (including Reeds, Rushes, Sedges, Grasses and<br />

Watercress) and floating weeds (White Water-lily and Yellow Water-lily).<br />

Contains: 490g/l (660g/l IPA) glyphosate<br />

MAPP No: 17696<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: Uncropped land: 1.14 -4.55 ha<br />

Forestry:<br />

0.68-2.27 ha<br />

Aquatic:<br />

1.14-1.35 ha<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0488270/05<br />

✱ Application rates for Forestry, Industrial and Amenity situations are too<br />

extensive to show here. Please refer to the product label.<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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❱LAWN SAND<br />

Micronised, dual<br />

Triple action<br />

80g 1m 2<br />

action fertilizer and<br />

micronised<br />

moss control with<br />

feed, weed and<br />

rapid green up<br />

moss killer<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 />

casting<br />

❱ Ferrous sulphate will help harden turf<br />

against turf grass diseases<br />

e.g. Fusarium Patch<br />

❱ No requirement for PA Certificate<br />

How Lawn Sand works<br />

How GreenForce works<br />

Micronised Lawn Sand is a mini-granular lawn sand<br />

formulation for moss control in sports and amenity turf<br />

areas, and domestic gardens. Control moss and promotes<br />

turf growth which will then rapidly infill the bare areas left<br />

after moss removal.<br />

Contains: 14.1% FeSO 4<br />

MAPP No: 17031<br />

Pack size: 20 kg bag<br />

Pack coverage: 250 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423310/020<br />

APPLICATION RATE<br />

APPLICATION RATE<br />

Equipment Rigby Taylor Lawn Sand Area<br />

800 kg 1 ha<br />

Any suitable fertilizer spreader 40 kg 500m 2<br />

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WHY GREENFORCE<br />

❱ Triple action fertilizer – weed and moss<br />

control, plus a rapid green-up<br />

❱ Grass will rapidly regrow to fill bare<br />

areas left after weed and moss removal<br />

❱ Acidifying effect helps deter earthworm<br />

casting<br />

❱ Will help harden turf against turf grass<br />

diseases e.g. Fusarium Patch and<br />

enhance colour<br />

❱ No requirement for PA certificate<br />

Greenforce is a micronised compound fertilizer for<br />

weed and moss control in sports, amenity turf areas and<br />

domestc gardens. Controls problem weeds, moss and<br />

promotes turf growth which will then rapidly infill the<br />

bare areas left after moss removal.<br />

Contains: 10-2-4 NPK + dicamba +<br />

mecoprop-P + 14.1% FeSO 4<br />

MAPP No: 16369<br />

Pack size: 15 kg bag<br />

Pack coverage: 750 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0103237/015<br />

Equipment GreenForce Area<br />

200 kg 1 ha<br />

Any suitable fertilizer spreader 10 kg 500m 2<br />

20g 1m 2<br />

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❱EGC AMENITY<br />

The only CRD approved nematicide<br />

in the UK for protecting golf<br />

greens, soccer pitches and all<br />

sports and amenity turf<br />

WHY EGC AMENITY<br />

❱ Laboratory test have shown rapid kill of<br />

all plant parasitic nematodes<br />

❱ Significantly reduces ectoparasitic and<br />

endoparasitic nematodes in turf<br />

❱ Available now in both liquid and<br />

granular formulations<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 – Liquid formulation applied at 50ml/sq.m<br />

Equipment EGC Liquid Water Volume<br />

Hand Sprayer/Watering Can 400ml 10 litres<br />

Tractor Sprayer<br />

Prepare at 4% v/v dilutions<br />

APPLICATION RATES – Granular formulation<br />

Equipment EGC Granule Area<br />

Rotary spreader 12kg 1,000 sq.m<br />

Rootzone incorporation 24kg 1,000 sq.m<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

Contains: Polysulphides<br />

MAPP No: Liquid: 14989<br />

Granule: 17233<br />

Pack size: Liquid: 5 litres<br />

Granule: 20kg<br />

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

Granule: 833-1,666 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: Liquid: 0525001/05<br />

Granule: 0525001/020<br />

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How EGC Amenity works<br />

Damage to sports and amenity turf by plant parasitic<br />

nematodes is a major problem. The symptoms are severe<br />

chlorosis, leading to turf loss.<br />

Reducing nematode populations can quickly promote an<br />

increase in turf quality and performance. Currently EGC Amenity is<br />

the only nematicide in the UK that is approved for use on<br />

sportsfields and amenity turf areas.<br />

EGC Amenity contains polysulphides which react with enzymes in<br />

animal cells and have a potent effect against insect eggs and<br />

plant parasitic nematodes. It kills all types of nematodes on<br />

contact.<br />

The liquid formulation is applied as a drench to penetrate the turf<br />

surface where nematode-induced damage is apparent, or<br />

nematode population in soil exceeds the desired thresholds.<br />

The granular formulation, when applied during seeding or on<br />

established turf, must be irrigated-in to activate it’s ingredients.<br />

This ensures longer term activity. Alternatively, the granules can be<br />

mixed with the root zone during construction.<br />

If in doubt seek expert advice from your local Rigby Taylor<br />

representative.<br />

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Great Yarmouth Racecourse<br />

The Winning Team<br />

The Groundstaff at Great Yarmouth<br />

Racecourse have been named 2018<br />

winners in the Racecourse Association’s<br />

prestigious Groundstaff Awards.<br />

“We use a range of Rigby Taylor products<br />

to ensure the track consistently looks and<br />

performs superbly,” he says, “and we’ve<br />

been especially pleased with the<br />

combination of using the Fineturf 6-0-18 and PolyPro 25-3-15 slow-release<br />

fertilisers and Microlite Activ-8 (both 12-0-12 and 6-0-24).<br />

“Together these have enabled us to produce a track that particularly this<br />

year has received laudatory comments from jockeys, trainers and owners.”<br />

Richard Aldous<br />

Clerk of the Course<br />

Great Yarmouth Racecourse<br />

GYR Team: Colin Grove, Billy Hall, Richard Bradley (HG),<br />

Richard Aldous (clerk), Trevor Clark, Tony Carter.<br />

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❱CLEARCAST GREEN<br />

Combined formulation of nutrients<br />

and surfactants that reduce worm<br />

castings on turf surfaces by<br />

deterring their movements<br />

through treated soil<br />

WHY CLEARCAST GREEN<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 />

How ClearCast Green works<br />

Scientific evaluation has shown that ClearCast<br />

Green does not kill worms or reduce populations, but does<br />

deter them from travelling through the treated soil. Its<br />

unique surfactant system holds the ingredients,<br />

antagonistic to the worms, in the upper soil structure and<br />

fixes them there providing good persistence of deterrent<br />

effect until breaking down to products naturally absorbed<br />

by plants.<br />

ClearCast Green can be used with absolute safety from<br />

first tiller formed on new sown turfs at low rates. It can be<br />

applied year-round on established turf. Best results and<br />

longer persistency are obtained in cool soil conditions.<br />

Contains: Nutrient complex and<br />

surfactants<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 5,500 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0632107<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Equipment ClearCast Green Water Volume Area<br />

Power sprayer 4.0 litres 250 litres (min) 1 ha<br />

• Initial application at 20 litres/ha, followed 21 days later a further<br />

application at 7 litres/ha<br />

•If further applications required, apply at 7 litres/ha at 10-20 day intervals<br />

•Apply as coarse spray quality<br />

•Do not mix with water conditioners or products that acidify spray water<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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❱TRAILBLAZER<br />

TRIO<br />

❱WATER -<br />

CONDITION-R<br />

A temporary blue, tank mix<br />

colourant that highlights spray<br />

overlap and missed areas.<br />

Contains two water conditioners<br />

for improved pesticide activity.<br />

WHY TRAILBLAZER TRIO<br />

❱ Highlights spray on target surface<br />

❱ Appears as a dark green colour on turf<br />

❱ Colour is temporary, low staining<br />

❱ Contains water conditioner/softener<br />

❱ Tank mix compatible<br />

How Trailblazer Trio works<br />

When added to the spray solution,<br />

operators can see the pattern of the spray,<br />

thereby reducing up to 20% costly and<br />

wasteful overlap.<br />

Missed areas are also immediately<br />

identified. A water conditioner and<br />

softener are included to dissolve<br />

carbonates in the spray solution that<br />

reduce chemical effectiveness and<br />

neutralize cations which cause adverse<br />

reactions with pesticides.<br />

Pack size: 1 litre<br />

Pack coverage: Makes 1,000 litres of spray<br />

solution<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423944/01<br />

Acidifies and reduces water<br />

hardness<br />

WHY WATERCONDITION-R<br />

❱ Improves performance of pesticides<br />

and micronutrients<br />

❱ Softens irrigation water<br />

❱ Use in knapsacks and boom sprayers<br />

❱ Ideal for use with glyphosate, selective<br />

herbicides, foliar nutrients, liquid<br />

fertilizer and fungicides<br />

How Watercondition-R works<br />

This product has 3 modes of action:<br />

1. An acid that dissolves the carbonates in the spray solution and<br />

reduces the ability to react with pesticides or micronutrients.<br />

2. Water softeners – widely used in the water treatment industry to<br />

neutralise carbonates so they are not able to further react with<br />

pesticides or micronutrients.<br />

3. A buffer that regulates the pH of the spray tank or irrigation<br />

solution to a slightly acidic solution. Ideal for nutrient and pesticide<br />

uptake by the plant.<br />

By conditioning water prior to addition of pesticide or nutrients<br />

antagonism from impurities in the water are removed and the<br />

products are applied in a pH of approximately 5.0 which optimizes<br />

uptake.<br />

Use of Condition-R should be part of normal practice on every<br />

spray application to enhance performance.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Formulation Trailblazer Trio Spray Solution<br />

Liquid 20-50ml 20 litres<br />

Pack size:<br />

Dose Rate :<br />

5 litres<br />

250-500ml per 100 litres<br />

spray water<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423860/05<br />

1-2.5 litres 1,000 1000 litres<br />

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❱CLEARSPRAY<br />

❱ FOAMCHECK<br />

Spray tank cleaner that removes<br />

residues of all amenity pesticides,<br />

including glyphosate<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<br />

free from residue build-up. The powerful blend of detergents in<br />

Clearspray removes pesticide deposits and other oily<br />

substances from tanks, filters, booms, hoses and nozzles.<br />

Spraying aid withfast action<br />

against products that foam when<br />

filling spray tank, especially<br />

effective with wetting agents<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<br />

preparing amenity sprays, particularly when using highly<br />

concentrated solutions or those that contain surfactants<br />

e.g. wetting agents. Whilst the foam itself is generally harmless, it<br />

may give problems in preventing spray tanks from being filled<br />

properly or the equipment being accurately calibrated.<br />

When Foamcheck is added to the spray tank, forces of<br />

attraction within the foam are broken and the surface tension<br />

of the solution is significantly reduced, resulting in rapid foam<br />

knockdown whilst also preventing the build-up of further foam.<br />

Pack size: 1 litre<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0420200/01<br />

Pack size: 1 litre<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0420200/01<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 />

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APPLICATION RATES<br />

Spray Tank Capacity<br />

Foamcheck<br />

300-400 litres 1-2 squirts<br />

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❱ICE CLEAN<br />

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Simple, non-spray method of tree<br />

stump regrowth control<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 />

Ecoplug Max provides a simple and effective way to kill the<br />

root system of tree stumps with no effect on surrounding trees. The<br />

plug 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 />

Fast and clean alternative to<br />

rock salt and road grit that<br />

prevents and removes ice from<br />

frozen hard surfaces<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<br />

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<br />

times more efficient, and faster,<br />

than 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<br />

carpets. Any residue should<br />

simply be vacuumed away.<br />

Contains: 300mg glyphosate (each plug)<br />

MAPP No: 14741<br />

Pack size: Box of 100 plugs<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code 9979934<br />

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product information before use.<br />

Contains:<br />

Pack sizes:<br />

99% Calcium Chloride<br />

20 kg, 12 kg and<br />

1.25 kg shaker packs<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 20 kg 0105080/20<br />

12 kg 0105080/12<br />

1.25 kg 0105080/001<br />

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Sheffield United FC<br />

Great Blades<br />

“<br />

Rigby Taylor is a top company with top<br />

products. We now overseed with a mixture<br />

of R140 and R14 perennial ryegrasses which<br />

sees us making the most of rapid establishment,<br />

wear, and excellent tolerance to cold and<br />

shade in conjunction with the grow lights.”<br />

Our programme of fertlisers and fungicides<br />

includes the monthly use of Microlite microgranules,<br />

plus applications of Premier HG and<br />

Poly-Pro controlled-release (the latter in July<br />

and November) as well as Magnet Rapide<br />

liquid iron (turf colour enhancer), Activate<br />

biostimulant, Spike (potassium and silica) and<br />

Amino-Form LX amino acid which are all<br />

applied five times a year.<br />

”<br />

Glen Nortcliffe<br />

Head Groundsman<br />

Sheffield United FC<br />

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SPECIALITIES<br />

WETTING AGENTS<br />

Propel-R<br />

HydroPro-2<br />

Breaker BioLinks<br />

Breaker Dynamic<br />

Breaker Dynamic Granules<br />

Breaker Dynamic Tablet<br />

Breaker Fairway<br />

Breaker Curative 2<br />

Penetr8-R<br />

Hydrosphere<br />

IRONS<br />

Magnet Velocite<br />

Magnetize<br />

Magnet Dynamic Lite<br />

Iron Complex<br />

Liquid Iron<br />

Soluble Iron<br />

Mosquito<br />

ROOTZONE IMPROVERS<br />

Integrate Plus<br />

Profile<br />

Alize<br />

NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTS<br />

Cal-Form<br />

K-Form<br />

Mag-Form<br />

Phos-Form<br />

Cu-Form<br />

Cal-Mg<br />

Manganaze<br />

Amino-Form LX<br />

MicroDyne<br />

Minor-8T<br />

BIO/MICROBIAL STIMULANTS<br />

Activate R<br />

Activate-XL<br />

BLACK LAYER TREATMENTS<br />

Blockade -LX<br />

Blockade 2000<br />

SEAWEED TREATMENTS<br />

Maxicrop<br />

Seaweed Compact<br />

SeaQuest<br />

OTHER TREATMENTS<br />

Spike<br />

Dew-T Dew Dispersant<br />

Photon<br />

Microcal<br />

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❱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 adsorbs<br />

harmful gases<br />

❱ Contains a rooting bio-stimulant<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<br />

action:<br />

✱ An enzymatic system directly degrades the protective film<br />

covering anaerobic bacteria in the black layer, restricting<br />

their production of toxic gas and relieving turf stress.<br />

✱ Contains activated Carbon which is highly effective in<br />

adsorbing Hydrogen Sulphide and Methane in the soil. The<br />

bad smell is lessened and toxicity reduced, so roots can<br />

continue growing.<br />

✱ Rooting bio-stimulants allow the plant to re-colonise.<br />

✱ Contains a soil penetrant to move the Carbon into the<br />

black layer which is usually sub-surface.<br />

Contains: Activated carbon, rooting<br />

bio-stimulants, soil penetrant and<br />

an enzymatic system<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 500-1,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0422502/010<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 />

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 />

Black Layer before<br />

treatment with<br />

Blockade-LX<br />

Black Layer 7 days<br />

after treatment,<br />

plus aeration<br />

THE PROCESS OF BLACK LAYER PRODUCTION<br />

Iron and Sulphur in the soil and a lack of Oxygen<br />

Black Layer 21 days<br />

after treatment, plus<br />

aeration<br />

Action of anaerobic bacteria on Sulphur produces Hydrogen Sulphide gas (rotten egg smell)<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 />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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Hydrogen Sulphide reacts with Iron<br />

producing Black Layer (Iron Sulphide)<br />

Prevents air and water movement in soil profile<br />

Free Hydrogen Sulphide gas<br />

Toxic to root growth


❱BLOCKADE 2000<br />

An advanced granular product for<br />

Black Layer treatment and to<br />

improve seed establishment<br />

WHY BLOCKADE 2000<br />

❱ Improved activated carbon adsorbs poisonous gases<br />

❱ Contains a rooting bio-stimulant<br />

❱ Enzymatic system degrades the anaerobic materials<br />

in the Black Layer<br />

❱ Highly active due to the soil penetrant<br />

which moves the activated carbon<br />

into the Black Layer<br />

❱ Can be used to treat spillages of oil<br />

and other toxic materials<br />

Contains: Activated carbon, rooting biostimulants,<br />

soil penetrant, an<br />

enzymatic system and Profile†<br />

ceramic soil amendment<br />

Pack size: 20kg box<br />

Pack coverage: 250-500 sq.m (Black Layer<br />

treatment)<br />

1,000 sq.m (Over-seeding<br />

treatment)<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0422513/020<br />

How Blockade 2000 works<br />

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 present 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.<br />

Activated carbon is then mixed into the formulation. The large<br />

surface area enables the activated Carbon to adsorb and<br />

render inactive the Hydrogen Sulphide gas in the Black Layer<br />

quickly and effectively. Methane gas is also adsorbed.<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.<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 />

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26%<br />

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<br />

well as increasing the air and drainage<br />

pores. It works continuously in the soil to<br />

solve and prevent problems associated<br />

with compaction, poor drainage and<br />

poor water and nutrient retention.<br />

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❱ACTIVATE R<br />

A specially formulated<br />

biostimulant that increases<br />

rooting and plant health,<br />

resulting in a vigorous sward<br />

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WHY ACTIVATE R<br />

❱ Contains ERD which improves root<br />

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<br />

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 />

Contains: Humic acid, growth promoting<br />

hormones, trace elements and a<br />

soil penetrant<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0422613/05<br />

How Activate R + ERD works<br />

Enhanced Root Developer<br />

(ERD) is a synergistic complex<br />

which greatly assists grass root<br />

development.<br />

Increased<br />

auxin synthesis<br />

Increased uptake and<br />

retention of all nutrients<br />

Improved light<br />

absorption<br />

and conversion<br />

Greater root mass<br />

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 />

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 />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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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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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 natures biological processes.<br />

Those in Activate R are sourced from Leonardite (Potassium Humate), one of the 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 constructions where<br />

nutrient exchange sites are low. Due to the Potassium source and its very high CEC, Activate R helps to fix Potassium in the soil, making it<br />

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 making the soil more friable,<br />

increasing air spaces and increasing water penetration. Humic Acid has a high Carbon content which slowly decomposes into carbon<br />

molecules providing a slow release microbial food source.<br />

Growth Promoting Hormones Improves root and shoot development<br />

The cold water enzymatic, extracted plant growth hormones and<br />

betaines help the plant with increased rooting and vigour. These<br />

growth promoting hormones, combined with the simple plant sugars,<br />

improve seed germination and establishment. The unique low<br />

temperature granulation process ensures none of these vital<br />

ingredients are destroyed during the manufacturing process.<br />

Micro-Nutrients Improve colour and health<br />

Activate R contains a micro-nutrient (trace element) package<br />

including Magnesium, Copper, Boron, Manganese, Molybdenum<br />

and Zinc. All the micro-nutrients contained are EDTA chelated for<br />

maximum plant uptake.<br />

Soil Penetrant For greater efficiency<br />

ROOT MASS<br />

+21%<br />

ROOT LENGTH<br />

+32%<br />

This ensures that the vital ingredients are moved into the rootzone<br />

where they are used most effectively. +32%<br />

❱ACTIVATE R GRANULES<br />

All the attributes of Activate R liquid in a granular form.<br />

Contains: Humic acid, growth promoting<br />

hormones, trace elements and a<br />

soil penetrant<br />

Pack size: 20kg<br />

Pack coverage: 1,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0422612/020<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 />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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❱ACTIVATE-XL<br />

A specially developed microbial<br />

biostimulant that boosts microbial<br />

populations, increases rooting and<br />

plant health and helps to degrade<br />

thatch even in cold temperatures<br />

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❱ Simple plant sugars provide carbo hydrates which<br />

increase microbial growth and activity resulting in an<br />

immediate energy source<br />

❱ Plant growth hormones and trace elements improve root<br />

and shoot development<br />

❱ Increases plant health, rooting, seed<br />

germination and establishment<br />

❱ Advanced cold temperature enzyme system<br />

helps degrade thatch<br />

❱ Improves water-holding capacity of the soil<br />

and drought tolerance<br />

Foliar uptake<br />

Plant growth hormones<br />

and a wide range of<br />

micro-nutrients improve<br />

root and shoot<br />

development<br />

Root uptake<br />

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 />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0422620/05<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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Leaves and roots<br />

before<br />

Leaves and roots<br />

after<br />

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Simple Plant Sugars increase microbial activity<br />

and summer stress tolerance<br />

The simple plant sugars in Activate-XL provide soil microbes with a readily<br />

available food source, rapidly increasing their population and activity. After<br />

an application of Activate-XL the plant roots exude carbohydrates. This<br />

provides an energy source for the mycorrhizal fungi and rhizosphere<br />

bacteria that live in a close, mutually beneficial relationship with the plant.<br />

In exchange for an energy supply the mycorrhizal fungi provide the plant<br />

with a supply of nitrate and phosphate. This symbiotic relationship is<br />

essential for a healthy sward. The plant sugars are rapidly absorbed and<br />

assim ilated by the plant cells providing an immediate energy source.<br />

Growth Promoting Hormones Improved root and<br />

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 />

Trials through spring to late autumn over 2<br />

seasons have shown that in combination with<br />

aeration Activate-XL can improve thatch<br />

reduction by over 34% above aeration alone<br />

Thatch layer<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 />

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 />

❱ACTIVATE-XL GRANULES<br />

All the attributes of Activate-XL liquid in a granular form.<br />

Contains: Plant sugars, growth promoting<br />

hormones, trace elements,<br />

cellulytic enzymes and soil<br />

penetrant on a lignite base<br />

granule<br />

Pack size: 20kg<br />

Pack coverage: 1,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0422614/020<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 PO<strong>RT</strong>SMOUTH<br />

Maxicrop<br />

®<br />

The first name in seaweed science<br />

Now sold exclusively in<br />

mainland UK by<br />

Rigby Taylor Limited,<br />

Bolton, Lancs BL6 5HP.<br />

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❱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: 10-15 litres/ha (water volume: 300-600 litres/ha)<br />

No2<br />

MOSSKILLER & CONDITIONER<br />

(2-0-0 + 16.4% FeSO 4 ) MAPP No.17300<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: 150 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<br />

where needed. Provides good root growth and helps drought<br />

tolerance.<br />

Pack size: 10 litres. Order code: 0108110/010<br />

Application rate: 20-100 litres/ha (water volume: 600-1,000 litres/ha).<br />

No4<br />

FINE TURF FE<strong>RT</strong>ILIZER<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: 20-100 litres/ha (water volume: 400-800 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: 20-100 litres/ha (water volume: 400-800 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<br />

green-up, usually within 24 hours, or when long-term in-season<br />

greening is 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: 300-600 litres/ha).<br />

No7<br />

ORGANIC CONCENTRATE<br />

(0.3-0-3.6)<br />

A totally organic seaweed extract turf stimulant containing 24%<br />

soluble seaweed solids. Containing no added N, P or K, it can be<br />

used as an organic substitute for Maxicrop No 1. An ideal early<br />

stimulant to condition turf prior to initial fertilizer applications.<br />

Pack size: 10 litres. Order code: 0108120/010<br />

Application rate: 10 litres/ha (water volume: 300-600 litres/ha).<br />

SEAWEED MEAL<br />

A natural soil conditioner, rich in trace elements. Incorporate into<br />

top 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 />

Triple Seaweed<br />

No7 Organic Concentrate<br />

Annual Applications<br />

No1 Triple seaweed<br />

No2<br />

Moss Killer & Conditioner<br />

Apply at 1-2 leaf stage, two applica -<br />

tions 4 weeks apart. Thereafter adopt<br />

the Maxicrop programme<br />

Apply every 4 weeks to maintain turf<br />

health and condition<br />

Stimulates turf and controls moss<br />

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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 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 />

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WHY SEAWEED COMPACT<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 />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Contains: Dried seaweed extract of<br />

Ascophyllum nodosum<br />

Pack size: 2kg<br />

Pack coverage: 10,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0108145/02<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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Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use<br />

How Seaweed Compact works<br />

Seaweed Compact contains a dried seaweed extract of<br />

Ascophyllum nodosum and helps to boost root development,<br />

shoot growth, minimise turf stress, maintain leaf function, maximise<br />

drought tolerance as well as increasing soil microbial action. A 2kg<br />

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<br />

issues.<br />

Root Development: Trials show that in young plants, root length<br />

and mass can be significantly increased (150%) by Seaweed<br />

Compact application.<br />

Shoot Growth: Seaweed Compact helps increase shoot<br />

development 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,<br />

enabling it to maximise carbohydrate production for optimum<br />

growth and repair.<br />

Drought Tolerance: Seaweed Compact has an osmoregulatory<br />

effect on turf, helping it to withstand drought or<br />

saline conditions.<br />

Microbial Activity: When in contact with the soil Seaweed<br />

Compact has a stimulating effect on certain beneficial soil<br />

microbes which multiply and increase their activity such as<br />

improving soil structure and releasing nutrients. The microbes<br />

also help break down thatch.<br />

Plant Health: Betaines found in Seaweed Compact have been<br />

shown to have a beneficial effect on plant health. They help<br />

to raise the plant’s natural health status, enabling turf to<br />

withstand various stress factors such as heat, cold, wind, wear,<br />

mechanical damage and disease.<br />

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❱SEAQUEST<br />

A fresh, natural cold pressed<br />

seaweed extract for use in<br />

amenity turf<br />

WHY SEAQUEST<br />

❱ A naturally sustainable source of seaweed<br />

produced from fresh Ascophyllum nodosum<br />

by an innovative cold process<br />

❱ 100% selected Ascophyllum nodosum from<br />

clean Atlantic waters<br />

❱ Contains a wide range of nutrients and biostimulants<br />

❱ Increases root mass and microbial activity<br />

❱ Improves nutrient uptake<br />

❱ Reduces effects of abiotic plant stress.<br />

❱ Micronisation of seaweed to ensure<br />

smooth, particle-free texture that won’t<br />

block nozzles<br />

How SeaQuest works<br />

The controlled harvesting and processing of seaweed<br />

to make SeaQuest is sympathetic to the natural<br />

ingredients contained in this marine plant and as such it<br />

retains the maximum possible benefits in terms of biologically<br />

active components. SeaQuest can be used throughout the<br />

year on all sports turf surfaces, including fine turf such as golf<br />

greens, bowling greens, golf tees, as well as fairways, sports<br />

fields and ornamental lawns.<br />

Contains: Aqua, Seaweed (Ascophyllum<br />

nodosum), Citric Acid 0.01%,<br />

preservatives 0.06%<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 5,000-10,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0108170/010<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

SeaQuest Water Volume Area<br />

500-1,000 ml 15-20 litres 500m 2<br />

10-20 litres 300-400 litres 1 ha<br />

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❱NUTRIENT AMINO RANGE<br />

PHOS-FORM<br />

A Potassium and Phosphorus supplement<br />

with L-Form Amino Acids<br />

❱ Readily available source of Phosphorus in the form of Potassium<br />

Phosphite<br />

❱ Non-foaming liquid with multisite activity<br />

❱ Particularly useful in times of plant stress<br />

❱ Can be used on all types of established and seedling turfgrass<br />

K-FORM<br />

A unique foliar applied Potassium sup -<br />

plement for rapid correction in plant tissue<br />

❱ Contains L-Amino Acids enabling a fast uptake of Potassium into<br />

the plant<br />

❱ Improves disease tolerance<br />

❱ Low pH enables good compatibility including Calcium and<br />

Magnesium products<br />

Contains: Potassium Phosphite (26.8%<br />

Phosphorus Pentoxide, 21.68%<br />

Potassium Oxide) with L-Form<br />

Amino Acids<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: Seedling turf: 1-2ha<br />

Established turf: 5,000-10,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0113141/05<br />

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 />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0113171/05<br />

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litres/ha<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

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

Phos-Form 2.5-10 200-450<br />

K-Form 5 300-500<br />

Mag-Form 10 Min. 300<br />

Cal-Form 5 300-500<br />

Cal-Mg 10 Min. 300<br />

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MAG-FORM<br />

For the treatment of Magnesium<br />

deficiency in amenity turf<br />

❱ Formulation enables rapid leaf and root uptake of this element<br />

❱ Corrects Magnesium deficiency symptoms in the plant<br />

❱ Enhances chlorophyll molecule production<br />

Contains: Magnesium complex<br />

(7.2% MgO) with L-Form<br />

Amino Acids<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0113191/05<br />

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CAL-FORM<br />

Rapidly absorbed Calcium supplement<br />

for the treatment of Calcium deficiency<br />

in amenity turf<br />

❱ A foliar applied Calcium supplement for turf suffering from<br />

Calcium deficiency<br />

❱ Contains L-Form amino acids enabling a fast uptake of<br />

Calcium into the plant, regardless of root zone conditions<br />

❱ Low pH which enables good compatibility, including<br />

Potassium and Magnesium products<br />

❱ Improved disease tolerance by helping to build stronger cell<br />

walls<br />

Contains: 11% Calcium (CaO) and<br />

L-form Amino Acids<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 10,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0113181/05<br />

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NUTRIENTS<br />

Amino P K Cal Mg<br />

Acids<br />

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CAL-Mg<br />

A foliar applied, balanced, rapidly<br />

absorbed Calcium/Magnesium supplement<br />

for use on amenity turf<br />

❱ Helps to maintain adequate levels of two vital nutrients<br />

❱ Aids the plant to recover from imbalances and ensures a proper<br />

Calcium and Magnesium ratio for the plant<br />

❱ Magnesium is involved in the development of chlorophyll, the<br />

energy converting molecule in all green leaf tissue<br />

❱ Provides Calcium to enable leaf tissue strengthening this will<br />

enable the plant to resist dehydration in plant tissue and maintain<br />

healthier growth longer under stress conditions<br />

Contains: 5.5% Nitrogen, 6.5% Calcium<br />

(CaO), 2% Magnesium (Mg),<br />

0.17% Boron (B), 4% free Amino<br />

Acids<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0113182/05<br />

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❱MICRONUTRIENT RANGE<br />

MINOR-8T<br />

A comprehensive liquid trace element<br />

package<br />

❱ Complete range of trace elements co-formulated with essential<br />

Amino Acids to enable efficient uptake of all nutrients<br />

❱ Helps the plant recover from imbalances, caused by multiple<br />

nutrient deficiencies<br />

❱ Free Amino Acids are L-Form, the most biologically effective source<br />

for plants<br />

❱ Corrects non-diagnosed deficiencies for specific elements<br />

MANGANAZE<br />

For the treatment of Manganese<br />

deficiency in turf<br />

❱ Contains the element Manganese (Mn) to improve photosynthesis<br />

capability<br />

❱ Manganese increases lignification of cell walls as a defence<br />

mechanism against diseases<br />

❱ Iron Sulphate helps to lower pH and provides Iron nutrition<br />

❱ Contains plant sugars providing energy source to Fluorescent<br />

Pseudomonads (beneficial antagonistic bacteria)<br />

Contains: Trace element package and<br />

L-Form Amino Acids<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 10,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0113135/05<br />

Contains: Manganese (9.9% MnSO 4 ,<br />

Iron (Fe) 2.0%)<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0113131/05<br />

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kg/ha<br />

litres/ha<br />

SUGGESTED USE PERIOD<br />

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

Minor-8T 5-10 300-500<br />

Manganese 20 700<br />

Spike 10 300-500<br />

Cu-Form 5 300-500<br />

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SPIKE<br />

Formulated with Potassium and Silicon<br />

to enhance plant integrity and produce a<br />

more resilient sward<br />

❱ Stimulates upright growth for a cleaner, more uniform cut<br />

❱ Increases green speed and improves ball roll<br />

❱ Speeds up healing of pitch marks and wear damage<br />

❱ Strengthens leaf blade by increasing cell wall turgidity<br />

❱ Reduces water loss (transpiration) during dry periods<br />

❱ Increases the number of Poa seed heads removed<br />

Cu-FORM<br />

A Copper nutrient supplement to enhance<br />

photosynthetic processes, respiration and<br />

lignification<br />

❱ Provides protection from oxidative stresses<br />

❱ Rapid nutritional correction<br />

❱ Plays a role in diverse enzymatic reactions necessary for the<br />

mechanisms of reproduction and defence<br />

❱ Assist in the development of lignin, which is needed for cell wall<br />

strength<br />

Contains: 6% Silica (Si) and 7% soluble<br />

Potash (K 2 O)<br />

Pack Size: 5 litres<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> Order Code: 0113176/05<br />

Contains: 5% w/w water soluble<br />

Copper (Cu),<br />

5% free Amino Acids,<br />

1% w/w total Nitrogen<br />

Pack Size: 5 litres<br />

Pack Coverage: 10,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> Order Code: 0113184/05<br />

NUTRIENTS<br />

Amino P K Cal Mg Fe Mn S B Cu Mb Zn Si Sugars<br />

Acids<br />

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❱AMINO-FORM LX<br />

A unique Amino Acid based<br />

supplement that gives turf<br />

maximum protection and<br />

recovery from stress<br />

WHY AMINO-FORM LX<br />

❱ Improves stress resistance to, and<br />

enhances recovery from, drought, heat,<br />

cold, wear, excessive salinity and shade,<br />

water-logging, etc<br />

❱ Increases photosynthesis and chlorophyl<br />

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 natural organic molecules that take<br />

part in all physiological processes. Plants store nutrients,<br />

especially Nitrogen, as Amino Acids or proteins. Under optimal<br />

growing conditions plants synthesize their own Amino Acids<br />

but at a significant expense in terms of energy. However,<br />

when stress situations occur, there is a greater demand for<br />

Amino Acids than the plant is able to meet. Amino-Form LX<br />

contains all the Amino Acids which are involved in turf health.<br />

Amino Acids also have important chelating properties,<br />

chelates being formed by combining with important<br />

elements such as Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium and<br />

Copper. As a result, nutrients applied at the same time as<br />

Amino-Form LX will be more readily absorbed by roots and<br />

leaves.<br />

NITROGEN METABOLISM<br />

Contains: L-form Amino Acids<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 3,333 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0113155/05<br />

Formation of<br />

Proteins, Enzymes<br />

and Chlorophyll<br />

Conversion to other<br />

Amino Acids<br />

Conversion to<br />

Glutamic Acid<br />

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Foliar uptake<br />

Amino-Form LX is<br />

absorbed through the<br />

leaves and roots, so<br />

Amino Acids are taken<br />

up quicker and are<br />

more readily available<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Amino-Form LX Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, bowling greens 750ml 25-30 litres 500m 2<br />

Ammonium (NH 4 )<br />

Nitrates (NO 3 )<br />

s<br />

Root uptake<br />

Golf tees, golf fairways, 15 litres 500 litres 1 ha<br />

sportsfields<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

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An application of Amino-Form LX during stress periods allows<br />

considerable savings in energy which can then be<br />

channelled into essential physiological processes such as<br />

photosynthesis and protein formation (new growth).<br />

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❱MICRODYNE<br />

All-in-one organic cocktail of<br />

micro- and macronutrients,<br />

chelated Irons, Amino Acids and<br />

biostimulants<br />

WHY MICRODYNE<br />

❱ Liquid feed corrects plant deficiencies for<br />

healthy leaf and shoot growth<br />

❱ Contains chelated Iron to give rapid green<br />

up without over-stimulation<br />

❱ Creates the optimum food supply to boost<br />

beneficial bacterial activity<br />

❱ Contains a rootzone penetrant allowing the<br />

liquid to target where it is required<br />

❱ Provides relief from summer stress<br />

❱ Economical high longevity from a low<br />

dosage rate<br />

Contains: N 1.2%, P 2 O 5 0.2%, K 2 O 0.5%<br />

Pack size: 20 litres & 200 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 20 litres 2,000-4,000sq.m<br />

200 litres 2-4 ha<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 20 litres 0112850/020<br />

200 litres 0112850/200<br />

How MicroDyne works<br />

A low NPK organic liquid fertilizer ensures the plant is<br />

not deficient in any of the key major nutrients but ensures<br />

there is not 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<br />

all the Iron can be utilised by the plant.<br />

Cold extracted seaweed ensures none of the essential<br />

properties of the seaweed are reduced.<br />

18 Amino acids take part in the vital physiological processes<br />

such as photosynthesis and convert into essential plant<br />

proteins for new growth.<br />

Trace element package All the micro-nutrients in MicroDyne<br />

are EDTA chelated for maximum plant uptake, and include<br />

Magnesium, Copper, Boron, Manganese, Molybdenum and<br />

Zinc.<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 />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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❱INTEGRATE PLUS<br />

A soil amendment that gives<br />

complete soil aeration without<br />

surface disruption. Integral wetting<br />

agent improves surface and<br />

rootzone penetration<br />

WHY INTEGRATE PLUS<br />

❱ Creates additional pore spaces which:<br />

– ‘Opens up’ compacted soil 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<br />

growth<br />

❱ Liquid and granular formulations<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Integrate Plus<br />

Contains:<br />

Pack size:<br />

44% water soluble polymeric<br />

polyelectrolytes<br />

5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 5,000-10,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0113501/05<br />

Integrate Plus Granules<br />

Contains: Polymeric polyelectrolytes plus an<br />

advanced soil penetrant system<br />

on a granular base<br />

Pack size: 20 kg box<br />

Pack coverage: 1,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0113510/020<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 />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

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How Integrate Plus works<br />

Integrate Plus is a totally unique, patented blend of<br />

anionic charged polymers combined with a surface-acting<br />

wetting agent.<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<br />

soil’s water/air balance and<br />

return damaged soil<br />

structure to a properly<br />

functioning condition. It will<br />

assist in repairing collapsed<br />

pore spaces that prevent<br />

the draining of standing<br />

water, restore the flow of air<br />

into the rootzone, reduce<br />

the conditions that<br />

encourage Black Layer and<br />

‘open-up’ new channels for<br />

root development.<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 />

The easy to apply, dust free, granular formulation gives long<br />

term effectiveness due to the gradual release of ingredients<br />

in the granule and is ideal to apply during poor weather<br />

conditions.<br />

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Compaction...the problem<br />

Anaerobic layer forms...<br />

because waterlogged layer has<br />

forced air out...<br />

while compacted fines produce<br />

impenetrable layer...<br />

and so there is no gravitational<br />

water flow, soil structure<br />

collapses, roots struggle to<br />

survive<br />

Integrate...the solution<br />

Free movement of water and air<br />

is created...<br />

because Integrate ‘opens up’<br />

compacted layer repairing<br />

clogged and damaged pore<br />

spaces...<br />

and so gravitational water runs<br />

freely through root zone,<br />

drainage channels remove<br />

excess water, soil structure<br />

restored<br />

Integrate Plus Granules contain advanced<br />

polymeric, poly-electrolytes together with<br />

the most advanced soil penetrant system.<br />

The long chain poly-electrolyte system within<br />

the product is positively charged (anionic)<br />

and effectively attracts the negatively<br />

charged cations held within the CEC sites<br />

on clay and organic matter e.g. Calcium,<br />

Magnesium.<br />

De-structured clay particles are minute and<br />

are effectively aggregated together by this<br />

process into larger crumbs. The formation of<br />

such a crumb structure within the rootzone<br />

results in improved drainage and much<br />

more pore space for root growth.<br />

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❱PROFILE GREENS<br />

A porous ceramic soil amendment<br />

for high performance root zones<br />

WHY PROFILE GREENS<br />

❱ Improves root zones by adding water, nutrient and<br />

air holding capacity to the soil structure<br />

❱ Excellent stability – still stable after 30 years<br />

❱ High, permanent Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)<br />

❱ Consistent USGA particle size distribution –<br />

99% between 0.15-1.0 mm<br />

❱ Proven by university studies to hold water<br />

like peat but drains like sand<br />

The Profie Greens particle<br />

Each particle is 74% pore space with approximately<br />

39% capillary (water) pores and 35% non-capillary (air)<br />

pores. Profile Greens blended with sand or soil increases<br />

the water and nutrient holding pores as well as<br />

increasing the air and drainage pores.<br />

Profile's CEC will assist in the retention of nutrients, but<br />

unlike organic materials, such as peat, will not cause<br />

layering and will increase percolation rates.<br />

Profile Greens<br />

Pack size: 22.68 kg<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0212302/<br />

Profile Field & Fairway<br />

Pack size: 22.68 kg<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0212306/<br />

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SOLIDS<br />

35%<br />

AIR<br />

39%<br />

WATER<br />

Profile Field & Fairway has a slightly larger particle size providing 78% porosity of<br />

which 41% is capillary pore space and 37% is non-capillary pore space.<br />

How Profile Greens works<br />

Profile Greens physically improves the soil structure. In<br />

sand it increases water retention and nutrient-holding<br />

because of the capillary pores and the Cation Exchange<br />

Capacity (CEC). Percolation rates are increased<br />

when it is mixed with sand because of the noncapillary<br />

pore space within the product. Soilbased<br />

greens benefit by the added porosity<br />

Profile Greens provides for better drainage.<br />

Profile Greens is very stable: Profile Greens is four<br />

times as stable as USGA requirements and has<br />

been shown not to break down. Stable particles<br />

have been found in Purdue University greens 30<br />

years after incorporation.<br />

Profile Greens has a high CEC: A permanent CEC of<br />

33 meq/100g is provided by Profile Greens. It has a<br />

strong affinity for Potassium, which can leach quite<br />

readily from sand-based rootzones. Profile Greens<br />

has a low affinity for Sodium and in high salt areas it<br />

can therefore help amend the root zone by<br />

increasing drainage, allowing the flushing of greens<br />

of Sodium.<br />

Profile Greens holds water like peat, but drains like<br />

sand: Ohio State University proved Profile Greens' 50/50 balance<br />

of capillary and non-capillary pore space will retain water and<br />

yet also let water drain. Water is held within, and drawn through,<br />

the capillary pore space of the porous ceramic particles. The noncapillary<br />

pore space lets water flow through the soil if it becomes<br />

saturated. Adding Profile Greens to sands will increase percolation<br />

rates and improve water availability.<br />

Profile Greens reduces surface algal problems: By frequent light<br />

top dressings of Profile Greens, the excellent absorptive<br />

characteristics enable it to retain the moisture which is necessary<br />

for surface algal growth.<br />

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Soil structures explained<br />

THE IDEAL SOIL<br />

Ideal soil should contain 50% solid and 50% pore space.<br />

(½ capillary or water holding pore space and ½ noncapillary<br />

or air-holding and drainage pore space)<br />

COMPACTED SOIL<br />

Compacted soil reduces or eliminates the non<br />

capillary (air-holding and drainage) pore space<br />

SAND SOIL<br />

Sand soils resist compaction, but they have little<br />

water or nutrient retention ability.<br />

Profile Greens should be used for high<br />

performance root zones e.g. golf greens,<br />

bowling greens whilst Profile Field & Fairway is<br />

ideal for use in most amenity areas like sports -<br />

grounds and golf fairways,<br />

SAND/PEAT MIX<br />

(Percolation rate: 12-15" per hour).<br />

Peat has been added to sand soils to increase<br />

water and nutrient retention. The problem is that<br />

peat or other organic materials tend to reduce<br />

water percolation rates and are relatively shortlived.<br />

SAND/PROFILE GREENS MIX<br />

(Percolation rate: 20-24”per hour) Profile brings<br />

sand back to the ideal soil conditions by<br />

balancing pore space. It improves percolation<br />

rates, water retention and nutrient retention.<br />

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❱ALIZE<br />

A soil conditioner of porous<br />

granules that improve moisture<br />

and nutrient retention in the<br />

rootzone, increase aeration and<br />

Cation Exchange Capacity<br />

+ + + + + + + + +<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 />

How Alize works<br />

Alize, applied either by top dressing or ‘drill-and-fill’<br />

technique, 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 />

Contains: 95% clinoptilolite<br />

Pack size: 25kg<br />

<strong>RT</strong> 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 />

Zeolites are a family of crystaline aluminosilicate<br />

minerals. In common with other zeolites, Alize has a<br />

three dimensional cage-like structure consiting of<br />

SiO 4 and AlO 4 tetrehedra joined by shared oxygen<br />

atoms. The negative charges of the AlO 4 units are<br />

balanced by the presence of exchangeable<br />

cations which can be readily displaced by other<br />

substances, for example Ammonium ions. This<br />

phenomenom is known as ‘cation exchange’, and it<br />

is the high cation exchange capacity (CEC) of Alize<br />

which provides many of its useful properties.<br />

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❱MAGNET VELOCITE<br />

A complex liquid Iron with trace<br />

element package producing a<br />

prolonged and rapid turf colour<br />

enhancer. Also corrects Iron and<br />

other trace element deficiencies<br />

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WHY MAGNET VELOCITE<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 />

❱ Has a comprehensive micro-nutrient<br />

package, essential for healthy growth<br />

❱ Unique tank mixing compatibilities<br />

How Magnet Velocite works<br />

Natural soil Iron, though abundant, can be deficient as<br />

it is mostly present as an insoluble form which the plant is<br />

unable to take up. Magnet Velocite contains two forms of<br />

Iron to provide a rapid green up response combined with<br />

long-term activity up to 6 weeks.<br />

Magnet Velocite contains a unique leaf penetrant system to<br />

enable consistent and rapid uptake of the Ferrous Iron to<br />

achieve maximum effect. The EDTA Fe meanwhile provides<br />

continued longer term active Iron in all situations.<br />

Contains: Total Nitrogen (N) 9.3%,<br />

Iron (Fe) 6.24% (of which EDTA Fe<br />

1.34%, Ferrous Sulphate 4.9%)<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0115204/05<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Magnet Velocite 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 />

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❱MAGNETIZE<br />

❱MAGNET<br />

DYNAMIC<br />

LITE<br />

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Chelated liquid Iron to enhance turf<br />

colour and correct Iron deficiencies<br />

WHY MAGNETIZE<br />

❱ Can be used any time of year<br />

❱ Unaffected by soil pH<br />

❱ No Sulphur contribution, reducing Black<br />

Layer potential<br />

❱ Long lasting, typically 4 to 6 weeks<br />

❱ Enhanced performance when turf is<br />

actively growing<br />

With its combination of leaf penetrant and EDTA chelation,<br />

Magnetize is protected from lock up in the soil and more readily<br />

available to the plant. An initial steady uptake will result in a greenup<br />

response over a 24/48 hour period, followed by continued<br />

absorption through the root system. Magnetize can be applied any<br />

time of year, however best response will be when the turf is growing<br />

particularly through the Spring, Summer and Autumn.<br />

Micro-granular, long lasting<br />

Iron turf colour enhancer<br />

WHY MAGNET DYNAMIC LITE<br />

❱ Extremely uniform granule,<br />

ensuring even coverage<br />

❱ Dual source Iron (8.6%Fe) gives<br />

extended phased release up to<br />

16 weeks<br />

❱ High potash (14%K 2 O) to enhance<br />

plant cell turgidity<br />

❱ Relatively low Nitrogen assists plant<br />

meta bolic response without forcing<br />

soft growth<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Contains: 5% Iron (Fe) chelated by EDTA<br />

Enhanced leaf penetrants<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0115238/05<br />

Magnetize Water Volume Area<br />

1 litre 20-25 litres 500m 2<br />

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

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Contains: 3% Nitrogen (N),<br />

14% Potash (K 2 O) and<br />

8.6% Iron (Fe)<br />

Pack size: 20 kg<br />

Pack coverage: 500 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0115234/020<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 />

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❱IRON<br />

COMPLEX<br />

❱LIQUID<br />

IRON<br />

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Liquid iron complex for rapid<br />

greening at any time of the year<br />

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 />

Turf greening without<br />

stimulating growth.<br />

Hardens the grass to combat<br />

disease attack<br />

WHY LIQUID IRON<br />

❱ Rapid green-up without excessive<br />

foliar growth<br />

❱ Helps to harden turf making it less<br />

susceptible to disease<br />

❱ Contains Urea plus 8%Fe<br />

Contains: Iron Sulphate (7% Fe) Citric<br />

Acid complex plus penetrating<br />

agent<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0115214/005<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 3,333-5,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0115201/05<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Iron Complex Water Volume Area<br />

2 litres 30 litres 500m 2<br />

40 litres 600 litres 1 ha<br />

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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 />

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❱SOLUBLE IRON<br />

❱MOSQUITO<br />

Readily-available Iron for<br />

rapid turf greening<br />

Highly concentrated liquid Iron for<br />

rapid and economical application<br />

WHY SOLUBLE IRON<br />

❱ Contains 20% Fe<br />

How Soluble Iron works<br />

Soluble Iron is a stable form of Iron Sulphate, suitable for<br />

applications all year round. The product provides a rapid<br />

response from a low application rate allowing for an<br />

economical method of Iron treatment. It is applied readily<br />

through conventional hydraulic spraying equipment.<br />

WHY MOSQUITO<br />

❱ A high specific gravity allows maximum<br />

Iron application for the amount of<br />

product applied<br />

❱ Low pH ensures Iron availability to the<br />

plant<br />

❱ Economic application in a liquid form<br />

How Mosquito works<br />

Following application, the Iron content stimulates the<br />

plants production of chlorophyll, which in turn enhances turf<br />

colour.<br />

Applied in the autumn, Mosquito hardens the leaf prior to the<br />

onset of winter. Care however should be taken where moss is<br />

present as, at the standard rate, Mosquito will turn the moss<br />

black. In such a situation the area should be scarified and overseeded<br />

to re-establish the sward.<br />

Pack size: 10 kg tub, 15kg sack<br />

Pack coverage: Up to 10,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 10kg: 0423315/010<br />

15kg: 0423314/015<br />

Contains: 10%Fe (Iron applied (std rate)<br />

6.75kgs/ha). Specific Gravity 1.5<br />

Pack size: 5 litres<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0115237/005<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Mosquito Water Volume Area<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Soluble Iron Water Volume Area<br />

500g 25 litres 500m 2<br />

10kg 500 litres 1 ha<br />

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Golf greens, golf tees<br />

Bowling greens, cricket squares 45 litres 400-500 litres 1 ha<br />

Sports pitches<br />

The quantity of product is dependent on the required effect and<br />

coverage will depend on type and condition of the grass being treated.<br />

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❱PHOTON<br />

❱MICROCAL<br />

Micro-granulated form<br />

of Calcium Carbonate<br />

for correcting acidic pH<br />

imbalances<br />

Permanent green turf paint<br />

with UV absorber and optical<br />

brighteners<br />

WHY PHOTON<br />

❱ Restores natural green colour to<br />

discoloured or damaged turf<br />

❱ Helps to increase grass surface<br />

temperature<br />

❱ Last up to 3 months, dependent upon<br />

mowing regimes and climate conditions<br />

❱ Ideal for prestigious events<br />

❱ Can be used to colour divot mixtures<br />

How Microcal works<br />

Microcal is a micro-granulated form of Carbonate of Lime,<br />

making application a dust-free and simple operation. It helps to<br />

re-dress the 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<br />

are required.<br />

How Photon works<br />

Used in places or at times when natural light is at a premium,<br />

Photon is ideal to enhance the plants ability to absorb UV radiation<br />

and so improve its photosynthesizing ability. Photon will provide<br />

uniformity of appearance and assist in the disguising of<br />

mechanical damage as well as stress.<br />

Contains: UV absorber and optical<br />

brighteners<br />

Pack size: 1 litre<br />

Pack coverage: 4,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0422640/01<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Photon Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees<br />

Bowling greens, cricket squares 2.5 litres 300-400 litres 1 ha<br />

Sports pitches<br />

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Pack size: 25 kg<br />

Pack coverage: 714 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0105121/025<br />

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❱PROPEL-R<br />

Wetting agent – advanced<br />

generation of water management<br />

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 surface<br />

❱ Improves water and air balance in the rootzone<br />

❱ Enhances the soil rhizosphere diversity and activity<br />

The unique formulation of Propel-R uses distinctive<br />

micelles to attract both water and hydrophobic soil<br />

particles together. The micelles are arranged in rods and<br />

multiply significantly the sites in which water can be<br />

reserved for use by the plant roots and other beneficial<br />

organisms in the rhizosphere.<br />

The micelle rods also have a lower friction coefficient<br />

than standard wetting agents, which allows Propel-R to<br />

pass more rapidly into the soil profile. The speed at which<br />

the wetting agent is dispersed through the soil profile<br />

greatly improves the reaction to Dry Patch flare-ups.<br />

Industry<br />

standard<br />

partial soil<br />

wetting<br />

Propel-R<br />

complete<br />

soil wetting<br />

The arrangements of the micelle rods<br />

are hexagonal in structure, which ensure<br />

a consistent and complete permeation<br />

of moisture within the root-zone<br />

Propel-R Liquid<br />

Contains: 100% polysorbate polyoxu ethylene<br />

co-polymer-linked surfactants<br />

Pack size: 10 litres. Also 120 & 200 litre drums<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423960/010<br />

Propel-R Granules<br />

Pack size: 20 kg<br />

Pack coverage: 1,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423966/020<br />

Propel-R Tablets<br />

Pack size: 25 tablet<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423963/ SD Tablets<br />

0423962/ HD Tablets<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 />

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How Propel-R works<br />

Prevention is always better than cure Turf grass that has been<br />

drought-stressed will exhaust valuable reserves in an attempt to<br />

restore its natural balance of strength and health, leaving it prone<br />

to diseases and the inability to withstand and recover from<br />

mechanical injury. Maintaining a balanced air/water ratio in the<br />

root zone will inhibit the development of hydrophobic lipids that<br />

can have such a weakening affect on plants and preserve the<br />

plants metabolism and become more resistant to stress.<br />

Regular applications of Propel-R will ensure the rootzone is in the<br />

best condition to supply the necessary moisture and nutrient<br />

transport for optimal plant development.<br />

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 />

Trial 1. Water Efficiency<br />

(Mean of trials on replicated plots)<br />

Comparison of Propel-R with the industry standard and<br />

untreated plots* to study the ability of rootzones to<br />

receive and benefit from irrigation.<br />

Analyses of the percentage of water entering the<br />

rootzone after 20 minutes. Measurements were taken<br />

every 20 minutes after an irrigation cycle to determine<br />

water receptivity.<br />

Untreated = 2% Industry standard = 16%<br />

Trial 2. Soil Water Repellency –<br />

M.E.D Values *<br />

(Mean of trials on replicated plots)<br />

Trial to compare Propel-R with the industry standard and<br />

untreated plots* to study the response times of water<br />

entering the rootzone and the maintenance of an M.E.D<br />

value below the critical 1.0 level.<br />

MED = molarity of ethanol droplet<br />

MED values typically range from 0 (no<br />

hydrophobicity) to 4 (extreme hydrophobicity)<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 />

❱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 />

Initial application made in March when the M.E.D value<br />

was 1.9. A second treatment was made after 14 days<br />

and then at monthly intervals.<br />

Propel-R gave the greatest benefit in the<br />

speed of response and the length of<br />

time M.E.D values were kept below the<br />

critical 1.0 value level.<br />

* M.E.D – Values ranged from 0.0 – 3.0 – Any value over 1.0 is classified as hydrophobic<br />

❱PROPEL-R TABLETS<br />

& 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<br />

Acids, these tablets not only<br />

provide superior control of Dry<br />

Patch but enhance recovery of<br />

the damaged turf.<br />

Available in both standard density<br />

(SD), and high density (HD) for use<br />

when water pressure is over 5 bar.<br />

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❱BREAKER BIOLINKS<br />

Wetting agent – Dry Patch and root<br />

regeneration in one application<br />

WHY BREAKER BIOLINKS<br />

❱ Curative and preventative activity<br />

against Dry Patch – 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 />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Standard Wetter<br />

Partial Immersion:<br />

Many soil particles remain<br />

untreated<br />

Pack size: 12.5 litres<br />

Also available in 120 and 200<br />

litre drums<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423900/012<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 />

Breaker BioLinks<br />

Complete Immersion:<br />

Every soil particle becomes<br />

treated<br />

How Breaker BioLinks works<br />

Complete Immersion Technology<br />

Built upon the success of Breaker Dynamic, with its<br />

Complete Immersion Technology, Breaker BioLinks<br />

offers increased curative powers against Dry Patch<br />

and enhanced soil moisture management.<br />

Advanced triple action<br />

A powerful three-way combination that provides<br />

rapid wetting of the surface, a penetrant to drive<br />

the active ingredient down into the root zone and<br />

a third ingredient ensures the soil profile retains a<br />

re-wetting ability.<br />

Integrated source of plant growth hormones<br />

The Breaker BioLinks formulation stimulates root regeneration<br />

and provides natural moisture retention. It is<br />

the proven answer to Dry Patch and water-related<br />

problems on all turf surfaces, especially links golf courses<br />

and other sand based rootzones.<br />

✱ Programmed approach – virtually eliminates water<br />

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<br />

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<br />

can spread more readily across the turf surface. Increases the<br />

speed at which excess surface water is moved down into the<br />

rootzone.<br />

Conventional Wetters<br />

Water droplets falling onto<br />

grass surface<br />

Breaker BioLinks<br />

spreads water over the surface<br />

to a far greater extent<br />

Re-Wetting<br />

Breaker BioLinks moves through hydrophobic layers and<br />

works up to 30% deeper in the rootzone. This ensures uniform<br />

wetting of the soil profile rather than just the surface or thatch<br />

layer and improves the air:moisture balance to allow the roots<br />

to penetrate beyond the Dry Patch zone.<br />

With Breaker BioLinks a visible response by the turf can be<br />

seen in 48 hours when applied with irrigation and a dry soil will<br />

be totally re-wetted in 4-6 hours.<br />

Programmed Approach<br />

Breaker BioLinks has been developed to work both on a<br />

preventative 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<br />

number of applications during the season. This cumulative effect<br />

has significant benefits when Dry Patch becomes most<br />

prevalent during July/August.<br />

Conventional Wetters<br />

Breaker BioLinks<br />

Biological Recuperation<br />

Breaker BioLinks contains<br />

phytohormones (auxins, cytokinins,<br />

betaines, gibberelins) derived from kelp<br />

extract obtained from selective, refined<br />

Hebridean-sourced seaweed. The<br />

integration of these components into<br />

the water management programme<br />

promotes regeneration of damaged<br />

root systems and relief from summer<br />

stress.<br />

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❱BREAKER DYNAMIC<br />

Wetting agent – proven surfactant<br />

technology for the management of<br />

water-related problems<br />

WHY BREAKER DYNAMIC<br />

❱ Superb control and prevention of<br />

Dry Patch<br />

❱ Maximises irrigation efficiency<br />

– make 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 formulations<br />

How Breaker Dynamic works<br />

Dry Patch results from a build up of organic<br />

matter on soil particles caused by fungal mycelium<br />

deposits, such as those left behind following Fairy<br />

Rings. This deposit is made up of waxes and lipids and<br />

is highly water-repellent – a hydrophobic coating<br />

that prevents water from attaching to, and wetting,<br />

the soil. Breaker Dynamic can attach to both water<br />

and the organic coating on the soil particles to<br />

provide a ‘bridge’ or link between two otherwise<br />

incompatible substances; this allows the soil to be rehydrated.<br />

The Breaker formulation chemistry alters the structure of<br />

water molecules to allow them to spread out giving<br />

maximum coverage over the soil surface. The penetrants<br />

then ensure water is moved down both horizontally and<br />

vertically within the soil profile to where it is needed in the<br />

rootzone.<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

Breaker Dynamic Liquid<br />

Contains: Polyoxyalkylene glycol surfactants<br />

and soil penetrant<br />

Pack size: 10 litres, 120 & 200 litre drums<br />

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

2,000 sq.m (Single)<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423905/010<br />

Breaker Dynamic Granules<br />

Pack size: 20 kg<br />

Pack coverage: 1,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423906/<br />

Breaker Dynamic Tablets<br />

Pack size: 25 tablets<br />

Pack coverage: Variable<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423902/ SD Tablets<br />

0423903/ HD Tablets<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<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 />

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Sand particles<br />

Soil particles<br />

Water-repellent<br />

organic material<br />

Breaker<br />

Dynamic<br />

Surfactant<br />

Without Breaker Dynamic<br />

Water is repelled from the soil particles<br />

by the presence of water repellent<br />

organic material<br />

With Breaker Dynamic<br />

Breaker Dynamic Surfactant forms a<br />

bridge between the water repellent<br />

organic material and the water allowing<br />

the soil to be rehydrated<br />

The chemistry used in Breaker Dynamic is an<br />

extremely long repeating chain of tri-block copolymer<br />

surfactants, which allow different<br />

chemical properties to be combined into one<br />

active. Surfactants are selected that have<br />

superior spreading properties, excellent<br />

penetration and long term rewetting. These are all<br />

blended to make up Breaker Dynamic.<br />

Breaker Dynamic<br />

...thirst aid for turf!<br />

❱BREAKER DYNAMIC<br />

GRANULES<br />

Breaker Dynamic Granules use the same formulation as the liquid product<br />

but utilises an advanced dust free, uniform granular carrier specifically<br />

developed for turf application.<br />

❱BREAKER DYNAMIC<br />

TABLETS<br />

& APPLICATOR GUN<br />

Breaker Dynamic Tablets + AA are the latest development of the hose-end<br />

wetting agent tablets utilising Breaker Dynamic surfactant technology.<br />

Amino Acids have been included in the<br />

formulation to enhance recovery of the turf.<br />

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 Dynamic<br />

Applicator Gun to spot-treat individual areas<br />

of Dry Patch. The applicator is fitted with a<br />

Cloudburst Nozzle giving large droplets and<br />

an outstanding fan pattern.<br />

❱BREAKER FAIRWAY<br />

Fairway products contain the Breaker Dynamic formulation but are specially<br />

modified to make them ideal for use on fairways and outfield areas. All are<br />

applied at 40 litres per ha in 400 litres of water and are available in 200 litre<br />

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 />

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❱BREAKER<br />

CURATIVE 2<br />

Wetting agent – cures water<br />

repellency and reinstates water<br />

receptivity, acting directly on the<br />

cause of Dry Patch<br />

WHY BREAKER CURATIVE 2<br />

❱ A unique blend of organic components<br />

that break down the hydrophobic<br />

materials which bind to sand particles<br />

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 with<br />

Breaker Dynamic Liquid<br />

Electron micrograph of sand<br />

grain with waxy coating formed<br />

by soil inhabiting fungi of the<br />

type that cause Fairy Rings<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Electron micrograph of sand<br />

grain having been treated with<br />

Breaker Curative 2<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 />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423859/010 (10 litres)<br />

0423859/200 (200 litres)<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 />

How Breaker Curative 2 works<br />

It is the unique Tenside Hydrophobe Chemistry in<br />

Breaker Curative 2 that targets the water repellent materials<br />

which bind to the sand particles that make the rootzone<br />

unable to re-wet. The mild cleansing action removes the<br />

waxy materials and places them in solution, which means<br />

they can be flushed from the rootzone profile. As Breaker<br />

Curative 2 keeps the materials in a true solution, they cannot<br />

re-attach themselves to the sand particles.<br />

Combined Breaker Curative 2 and<br />

Breaker Dynamic applications<br />

Breaker Curative 2 will cure soil water repellency but will not<br />

help water penetrate through and maintain even moisture<br />

distribution in the rootzone. Breaker Curative 2 is best<br />

applied as part of a combined application programme with<br />

Breaker Dynamic liquid or other high quality wetting agents.<br />

If water droplets do not penetrate into air-dried soil cores<br />

within one minute then the soil may be considered to be<br />

water repellent. This technique is extremely useful in<br />

assessing whether a wetting agent or other material has had<br />

an effect on soil water repellency.<br />

Trials on 100% sand rootzones and USGA rootzone<br />

constructions have shown the reduction in soil water<br />

repellency that can be achieved using a Breaker Curative<br />

2/Breaker Dynamic liquid programme. (See website for<br />

details).<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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It’s what’s underneath<br />

that counts<br />

Mansfield Sand<br />

and Rigby Taylor;<br />

the winning team<br />

that gets results<br />

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For more information about our product range, or to benefit from<br />

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❱HYDROPRO-2<br />

Wetting agent – non-ionic reverse<br />

block co-polymer for the control<br />

of localised Dry Patch, and the<br />

management of water related<br />

problems in amenity turf<br />

WHY HYDROPRO-2<br />

❱ Consistent control and prevention of<br />

Dry Patch<br />

❱ Moves water from surface to rehydrate<br />

rootzone<br />

❱ Reverse block co-polymer improves<br />

longevity between application<br />

❱ Customized programmed approach<br />

❱ Effective and economical solution to<br />

treating water repellent soils<br />

❱ Enhanced plant health<br />

How HydroPro-2 works<br />

Localised Dry Patch develops when waxy lipids are<br />

created from organic matter by fungal mycelium in root zones.<br />

These lipids coat soil/sand particles and effectively create a<br />

barrier to the infiltration of moisture, creating a water repellent<br />

root zone.<br />

HydroPro-2 is a long chain polymer-based molecule; where<br />

one end is hydrophilic (likes water) and the other end is<br />

hydrophobic (prefers the waxy coated soil particles). When<br />

applied to a turf root zone the molecules attach themselves to<br />

the hydrophobic soil particles, the opposite end is then free to<br />

retain water and subsequently re-hydrate the soil. The benefit<br />

of using a reverse block co-polymer is that it is degraded more<br />

slowly by microbial activity than standard block co-polymers<br />

and retains more of its wetting ability between applications.<br />

Contains: Block Polymers based on ethylene<br />

oxide and propylene oxide<br />

Pack size: 10 litres, 200 litre drums<br />

Pack coverage: 10 litres: 7,500 m 2 when average<br />

daily air temperature is between<br />

5° & 15°C.<br />

5,000 m 2 when average daily air<br />

temperatures are higher than 15°C.<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423751/010<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use HydroPro-2 Water Volume Area<br />

15°<br />

Golf greens and tees 750ml 1lts 35-45 litres 500m 2<br />

Bowling greens 2.5 litres 3 litres 105-135 litres 1,500m 2<br />

Fairways, sportsfields 15 litres 20 litres 700-900 litres 1 ha<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

Application Rates<br />

Apply monthly from March to October. However, due to its<br />

reverse structure, when temperatures are moderate during this<br />

growing period, a standard rate of 15 litres/ha is the optimal<br />

application rate. As temperatures rise and both, microbial<br />

activity and evapotranspiration rates increase, it is<br />

recommended that the application rate is increased to 20<br />

litres/ha.<br />

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❱PENETR8-R<br />

An effective, rapid pre-conditioner<br />

of hydrophobic soils prior to<br />

commencing a standard wetting<br />

agent programme<br />

WHY PENETR8-R<br />

❱ Provides rapid (5 minutes) initial wetting<br />

of dry, water repellent (hydrophobic) soils<br />

❱ Moves excess water from soil surface<br />

and through the soil profile<br />

❱ Increases the flow of oxygen into and<br />

through the soil profile<br />

❱ Ideal for areas prone to drought,<br />

e.g. bunker tops and ‘hot spots’<br />

❱ Assists in ‘flushing through’ excessive salt<br />

concentrations<br />

❱ Reduces water ‘puddling’ from low lying hollows<br />

Contains: Dioctyl sulphosuccinate<br />

surfactants<br />

Pack size: 1 litre, 10 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 10,000 – 20,000 sq.m<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 1 litre: 0423970/01<br />

10- litres: 0423970/010<br />

How Penetr8-R works<br />

Provides a 100 x reduction of surface water tension<br />

(approximately 5 times that of a standard wetting agent)<br />

which assists the downward flow of water to more easily and<br />

quickly pulled through soil profile into the drains and<br />

soakaways.<br />

A single application will penetrate between 25 and 30cm<br />

reaching maximum depth within 30 minutes. Penetr8-R will<br />

not scorch and watering in is not required following<br />

application.<br />

PENETR8-R<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Penetr8-R Water Volume Area<br />

All amenity and sports<br />

turf surfaces<br />

5-10 litres 700 litres 1 ha<br />

Repeat as necessary (usually 4-6 weeks).<br />

Where a problem condition is particularly severe, additional<br />

benefits will be gained by applying Penetr8-R following<br />

mechanical aeration.<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />

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30 mins<br />

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Rotherham United FC<br />

Champion Performance<br />

Working closely with Rigby Taylor’s Technical<br />

Representative Mike Brear, the benefits of an<br />

annual pitch care programme are clear to see<br />

says Dave Fellowes, head groundsman.<br />

“We use Microlite Activ8 micro-granular fertiliser,<br />

applied six times a year which I believe to be the<br />

best one on the market and complement these<br />

applications with Activate R biostimulant in the<br />

winter for good rooting. We top up the surface<br />

regularly by overseeding with R140.<br />

Also used are Microflow and PolyPro controlledrelease<br />

fertilisers and Magnet Dynamic chelated<br />

iron, for long-term greening.<br />

Dave adds “I regularly compare products but<br />

have always found Rigby Taylor’s to be the best.”<br />

Dave Fellowes<br />

Rotherham United FC<br />

Rotherham United FC is the winner of 2018 IOG Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year (English Leagues 1 & 2,<br />

National League, National League North/South, Scottish Championship & Leagues 1 & 2, Ireland & Wales Professional<br />

Leagues). And Dave Fellowes is a past winner of the Sky Bet Championship’s Groundsman of the Year Award<br />

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❱HYDROSPHERE<br />

A new, non-ionic block co-polymer<br />

wetting agent enabling water to<br />

move quickly and deeply into the<br />

soil profile<br />

WHY HYDROSPHERE<br />

❱ New blended formulation provides for<br />

economical and efficient applications<br />

❱ Preventative action against Dry Patch<br />

when used consistently in a<br />

programme<br />

❱ Distributes moisture evenly through the<br />

upper soil profile<br />

❱ Reduces irrigation requirements<br />

❱ Reduces root breaks due to insufficient<br />

water percolating through the profile<br />

How Hydrosphere works<br />

Co-directional surfactants in Hydrosphere combine the<br />

best of both standard and co-block polymers by providing<br />

penetrant, spreading and re-hydrating properties<br />

Hydrosphere is designed to help you manage your soil<br />

moisture levels<br />

Utilizing advanced block co-polymers, Hydrosphere is a blend<br />

of surfactants formulated to evenly restore and distribute root<br />

zone moisture to provide a balance soil moisture<br />

management.<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

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

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423755/010<br />

Efficiency of Hydrosphere<br />

Hydrosphere is a universal wetting agent for use on all sport turf<br />

areas where moisture management is necessary. Ideally a<br />

programmed approach is the best, by ensuring that the root<br />

zone is not allowed to dry out and that moisture levels are<br />

maintained above wilt point and up to field capacity. The<br />

economics of Hydrosphere allows for consistent and regular<br />

applications to ensure this model is achieved.<br />

APPLICATION RATES<br />

Area of use Hydrosphere Water Volume Area<br />

Golf greens, golf tees 500ml 20-30 litres 500m 2<br />

Bowling greens 1.5 litres 60-90 litres 1,500m 2<br />

Golf fairways, outfields, sportsfields 20 litres 700 litres 1 ha<br />

Repeat at monthly intervals<br />

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF USE<br />

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❱DEW-T<br />

For the rapid and effective<br />

dispersal of dew formation,<br />

surface moisture and light frost<br />

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 day<br />

❱ Cultural method of disease 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<br />

habitat for diseases such as Fusarium Patch or Dollar Spot.<br />

Both strive in cool, moist conditions. Dew can also encourage<br />

moss growth, especially in the Spring and 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. They<br />

can also be labour intensive wasting time and resources.<br />

Dew-T contains unique polymeric surfactants that have a<br />

twin mode of action. Firstly they are very effective at<br />

reducing the surface tension of water molecules thus<br />

preventing dew formation. Secondly they have a very strong<br />

binding capacity, which enables them to attach to the<br />

surface of the waxy leaf surface which causes the moisture<br />

to run off.<br />

Trial results of Dew-T<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Pack coverage: 1ha<br />

<strong>RT</strong> order code: 0423883/010<br />

Treated<br />

Untreated<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 />

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Untreated<br />

Dew-T clearly identifies its<br />

effectiveness when applied<br />

before dew formation is<br />

prominent<br />

Treated<br />

Dew-T shows the effectiveness on<br />

golf greens and surrounds<br />

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Teraploid Technology<br />

Stronger, deeper rooting, cool<br />

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Exceptional stress tolerance<br />

Germin-8T<br />

Liquid seed dressing improves<br />

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Cricket<br />

Outfields<br />

Sports<br />

Tennis<br />

Courts<br />

Equestrian<br />

Lacrosse Sports Winners Polo Page<br />

& Games Pitches Racecourses Enclosures Pitches Number<br />

Fields<br />

`118<br />

118<br />

119<br />

119<br />

119<br />

Shade Tolerant<br />

Selected for shade tolerance<br />

characteristics<br />

Drought Tolerant<br />

Mixtures that show tolerance<br />

to high temperatures and<br />

drought<br />

Wear Tolerant<br />

Resists surface wear and<br />

provides rapid<br />

re-establishment<br />

120<br />

120<br />

120<br />

120<br />

121<br />

Salt Tolerant<br />

Tolerance to conditions where<br />

salinity is a problem<br />

Cold Tolerant<br />

Excellent tolerance to low<br />

temperatures<br />

121<br />

121<br />

122<br />

Close Mow Tolerant<br />

Tolerance to close cutting<br />

122<br />

122<br />

122<br />

Disease Tolerant<br />

Good resistance to disease<br />

attack<br />

122<br />

122<br />

123<br />

123<br />

123<br />

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Provides good colour over a<br />

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Fine Leaved<br />

For areas where a finer grass<br />

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123<br />

124<br />

124<br />

Produces Stronger Roots<br />

Excellent root anchorage and<br />

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124<br />

124<br />

125<br />

125<br />

125<br />

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Produces Cleaner Cut<br />

Reduces surface<br />

discolouration and disease<br />

infection<br />

Rapid Establishment<br />

Strong growth characteristics<br />

offer early surface playabliity<br />

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High Shoot Density<br />

Provides a dense surface that<br />

resists wear and weed<br />

establishment<br />

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❱GRASS SEED TECHNOLOGY<br />

This is Tetraploid Technology<br />

Having double the number of<br />

chromosomes, including<br />

chloroplast for chlorophyll<br />

production, is what makes<br />

tetraploid perennial ryegrasses<br />

high vigour and extremely stresstolerant<br />

plants.<br />

Fastest establishment, particularly when renovation<br />

windows are short and repairs are urgent is a<br />

distinct benefit at any time of year.<br />

Cool Performer<br />

Tetraploids germinate and establish faster than diploid<br />

ryes, especially in cooler conditions from just 4°C and<br />

superior winter wear and robust re-growth helps keep<br />

surfaces in play thoughout this intense pressure period.<br />

Tetraploid<br />

Tetrastar<br />

Leaf Spot Microdochium Red Thread Rust<br />

7.5 8.3 7.8 8.3<br />

Fabian<br />

Leaf Spot Microdochium Red Thread Rust<br />

7.5 7.9 8.1 8.3<br />

Geves Turfgrass List<br />

Energised<br />

Double chlorophyll gives the capability to harness more<br />

available light for energy. Proven response in the shade<br />

and wear stadium light trial at Les Alleuds Research<br />

Station, the latest cultivar Tetrastar is the highest<br />

performing, with 7% greater wear tolerance than its<br />

nearest rival in these conditions.<br />

Tetraploid<br />

Tetraploid<br />

Diploid<br />

Diploid<br />

The Rigby Taylor Sports Wear<br />

Trial at STRI concluded R140<br />

tetraploid blend delivered<br />

superior winter wear<br />

performance compared to<br />

diploid blends.<br />

Hot Stuff<br />

Higher root mass delivers greater drought tolerance and<br />

stability, vital for heat survival and for surfaces without<br />

irrigation.<br />

“Go-to” Choice<br />

Delivering the fastest germination, establishment and<br />

survival in a wide range of conditions, tetraploids<br />

blended with diploid ryes or fescues have fast become<br />

reliable performers that always deliver. Eight distinctly<br />

different mixtures for stadiums, training grounds, sports<br />

fields, racecourses, cricket outfields, golf courses and<br />

landscaping make them the “go-to” choice for 2017.<br />

The Wembley pitch 10 days after<br />

sowing R140 and R14CR<br />

Toughen Up<br />

Selecting cultivars with high disease tolerance is a vital<br />

part of an integrated management approach. The official<br />

testing programme for the GEVES Turfgrass List highlights<br />

great tolerance in tetraploid cultivars to Leaf Spot,<br />

Microdochium, Red Thread and Rust diseases, as the<br />

following chart shows.<br />

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“<br />

We use R140, tetraploid grass<br />

mixtures on our main stadium<br />

pitch. It provides superb colour,<br />

root depth and surface density.<br />

Another benefit is the speed in<br />

which the surface recovers from<br />

wear. For many years our stadium<br />

pitch line marking programme has<br />

been using Impact HD paint<br />

applied through an iGO Advance<br />

spray marker and I can say that<br />

we have never had brighter, more<br />

durable lines.<br />

”<br />

Bob Lennon<br />

Stadium Head Groundsman<br />

Everton FC<br />

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❱GRASS SEED<br />

T H E<br />

25 C<strong>RT</strong><br />

Tetraploid, Creeping & Diploid Ryegrass Blend<br />

R A N G E<br />

25% Fabian Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Stolawn Creeping Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Duparc Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Gianna Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Use for tees, fairways, semi-roughs, cricket behind the<br />

crease and outfields, tennis courts, sports pitches,<br />

racecourses<br />

Sowing Rate: 35-50g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-30g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 10-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 7mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322025/020C<strong>RT</strong><br />

140<br />

Tetraploid & Diploid Perennial Ryegrass Blend<br />

25% Fabian Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Tetragreen Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Eurosport Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Columbine Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Use for sports pitches, racecourses, renovation and<br />

transitional autumn over-seeding<br />

Sowing Rate: 40-60g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 25-35g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 12-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 12mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322140/020<br />

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Sports Field Renovation<br />

40% Tetragreen Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Columbine Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Greensky Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Tetraploid & Diploid Ryegrass Blend<br />

Use for sports and playing fields, racecourses<br />

Sowing Rate: 40-60g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 25-35g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 12-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 12mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0399558/020<br />

314 Rye<br />

30% Candidame Amenity Annual Ryegrass<br />

35% Fabian Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

35% Tetragreen Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Use for cold temperature repairs, tees, fairways,<br />

walkways, sports pitches, racecourses<br />

Sowing Rate: 40-60g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 30-40g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 12-25mm Mowing Height: 12-15mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322314/020<br />

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Tetraploid & Diploid Perennial Ryegrass Blend<br />

40% Tetrastar Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

40% Fabian Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

20% Dasher 3 Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Use for increased Gray Leaf Spot tolerance for sports<br />

pitches<br />

Sowing Rate: 40-60g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 25-35g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 12-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 12mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322442/020<br />

Cold Temperature Ryegrass Repair<br />

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Eco-sport C<strong>RT</strong><br />

Tetraploid, Creeping & Diploid Ryegrass with Micro-clover<br />

30% Tetragreen Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

20% Fiesta 4 Creeping Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Columbine Perennial Ryegrass<br />

22.5% Berlioz 1 Perennial Ryegrass<br />

2.5% Pipolina Micro-clover<br />

Use for low input sports pitches<br />

Sowing Rate: 35-50g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 30-35g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 10-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 15mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0399902/020<br />

6 C<strong>RT</strong> Tetraploid, Creeping & Diploid Ryes with Fine Fescues<br />

20% Fabian Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

20% Stolawn Creeping Perennial Ryegrass<br />

20% Duparc Perennial Ryegrass<br />

20% Beudin Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

20% Dumas 1 Hard Fescue<br />

Use for golf surrounds, tees, fairways, semi-roughs,<br />

cicket outfields<br />

Sowing Rate: 30-35g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-25g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 4-8mm Mowing Height: Down to 7mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322006/020C<strong>RT</strong><br />

Super Root<br />

Tetraploid & Creeping Rye with Creeping Red Fescue<br />

30% Tetragreen Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

20% Stolawn Creeping Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Greensky Perennial Ryegrass<br />

20% Mystic Strong Creeping Red Fescue<br />

Use for outfields, playing fields, walkways, stabilisation<br />

and embankments<br />

Sowing Rate: 30-40g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-25g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 4-8mm Mowing Height: Down to 12mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0323010/020<br />

460<br />

Rhizomatous Tall Fescue & Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Granditte Rhizomatous Tall Fescue<br />

25% Essential Tall Fescue<br />

25% Tetragreen Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Greenway Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Use for airfields, sports pitches, equestrian, walkways.<br />

Sow April through September<br />

Sowing Rate: 35-50g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 30-35g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 10-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 15mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322460/020<br />

0800 424919<br />

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❱GRASS SEED<br />

T H E<br />

R A N G E<br />

1 Fescue & Bent<br />

40% Greensleeves Chewings Fescue<br />

40% Beudin Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

10% Egmont Browntop Bent<br />

10% Manor Browntop Bent<br />

Use for golf and bowling greens<br />

Sowing Rate: 20-25g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 10-15g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 2-4mm Mowing Height: Down to 3mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322001/020<br />

2<br />

Fescue & Bent<br />

40% Greenmile Chewings Fescue<br />

40% Valdora Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

20% Denso Browntop Bent<br />

Use for golf and bowling greens<br />

Sowing Rate: 20-25g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 10-15g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 2-4mm Mowing Height: Down to 3mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322002/020<br />

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100% Fine Red Fescues<br />

50% Greensleeves Chewings Fescue<br />

50% Beudin Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

Use for golf and bowling greens, tees and fairways<br />

Sowing Rate: 20-30g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 10-20g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 4-8mm Mowing Height: Down to 4mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322117/020<br />

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103<br />

100% Browntop Bentgrass Blend<br />

50% Egmont Browntop Bent<br />

50% Jorvik Browntop Bent<br />

Use for golf and bowling greens<br />

Sowing Rate: 8g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 4g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: Rootzone Mowing Height: Down to 3m<br />

contact<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322103/010<br />

100% Egmont<br />

100% Egmont Browntop Bentgrass<br />

Use for golf and bowling greens<br />

Sowing Rate: 8g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 4g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: Rootzone Mowing Height: Down to 3mm<br />

Contact<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0314107/010 10kg BAG<br />

100% Cobra Nova<br />

100% Cobra Nova Creeping Bentgrass<br />

Use for golf greens<br />

Sowing Rate: 8g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 4g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: Rootzone Mowing Height: Down to 2.5mm<br />

contact<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0317232/11.34 10kg BAG<br />

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MIXTURE<br />

50% Egmont Browntop Bent<br />

50% Manor Browntop Bent<br />

Use for golf and bowling greens<br />

NEW<br />

MIXTURE<br />

10kg BAG<br />

Poa/Bent Greens<br />

50% Two Putt Poa annua reptans<br />

50% Egmont Browntop Bent<br />

Use for golf greens<br />

Sowing Rate: 8g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 4g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: Rootzone Mowing Height: Down to 2.5mm<br />

contact<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322099/010 10kg BAG<br />

Ultra Fine Dwarf Rye & Fescue<br />

30% Clementine Perennial Ryegrass<br />

100% Browntop Bentgrass Blend<br />

Sowing Rate: 8g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 4g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: Rootzone Mowing Height: Down to 3mm<br />

contact<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0312105/010 10kg BAG<br />

40% Greensleeves Chewings Fescue<br />

30% Beudin Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

Browntop Bentgrass<br />

No.1 Creeping Bentgrass Turfgrass Seed <strong>2019</strong><br />

Use for rye greens, surrounds, tees and fairways<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-35g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-25g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 6-8mm Mowing Height: Down to 4mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322116/020<br />

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5<br />

100% Fescue Blend<br />

30% Greensleeves Chewings Fescue<br />

15% Beudin Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

25% Hastings Strong Creeping Red Fescue<br />

30% Dumas 1 Hard Fescue<br />

Use for golf surrounds, tees, fairways and roughs,<br />

cricket outfields<br />

Sowing Rate: 20-35g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 10-20g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 4-6mm Mowing Height: Down to 7mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322005/020<br />

Pure Fescue<br />

20% Dumas 1 Hard Fescue<br />

20% Quatro Sheeps Fescue<br />

30% Hastings Strong Creeping Red Fescue<br />

15% Beudin Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

15% Greensleeves Chewings Fescue<br />

Multi-fescue Blend<br />

Use for golf surrounds, tees, fairways and roughs,<br />

cricket outfields<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-35g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 10-25g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 4-6mm Mowing Height: Down to 7mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0323009/020<br />

3-way Fescue 100% Red Fescue Blend<br />

25% Greenmile Chewings Fescue<br />

25% Valdora Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

50% Mystic Strong Creeping Red Fescue<br />

Use for golf tees, fairways and roughs<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-35g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 10-20g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 4-6mm Mowing Height: Down to 7mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322502/020<br />

Ultra Low<br />

Use for golf tees, fairways, roughs and natural<br />

grassland<br />

Fescues and Bent<br />

40% Hastings Strong Creeping Red Fescue<br />

30% Greenmile Chewings Fescue<br />

25% Dumas I Hard Fescue<br />

5% Egmont Browntop Bent<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-40g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 4-6mm Mowing Height: Down to 12mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0323004/020<br />

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4<br />

8<br />

Species Rich Mixture<br />

20% Duparc Perennial Ryegrass<br />

20% Greensleeves Chewings Fescue<br />

20% Beudin Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

25% Hastings Strong Creeping Red Fescue<br />

15% Dumas 1 Hard Fescue<br />

Use for surrounds, tees, fairways, semi-roughs,<br />

cricket outfields<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-35g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-25g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 4-6mm Mowing Height: Down to 7mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322004/020<br />

Fine Rye & Fescue<br />

35% Gianna Perennial Ryegrass<br />

35% Duparc Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Beudin Slender Creeping Red Fescue<br />

Use for rye greens, tees, fairways, cricket squares<br />

and outfields, tennis courts, equestrian<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-35g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-25g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 6-8mm Mowing Height: Down to 5mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322008/020<br />

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100% Ultra Fine Dwarf Rye<br />

25% Clementine Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Gianna Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Duparc Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Estelle Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Use for rye greens, tees, fairways, cricket squares<br />

and outfields, tennis courts<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-40g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-25g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 12-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 4mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322009/020<br />

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MIXTURE<br />

100% Fine Dwarf Rye Blend<br />

30% Estelle Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Duparc Perennial Ryegrass<br />

40% Mercitwo Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Use for golf tees, fairways, semi-roughs, cricket<br />

squares and outfields, tennis courts<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-40g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-25g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 12-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 7mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322091/020<br />

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14<br />

100% Perennial Ryegrass Blend<br />

30% Europitch Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Eurocordus Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Eurosport Perennial Ryegrasse<br />

20% Cameron Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Use for sports pitches, racecourses<br />

Sowing Rate: 30-50g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-25g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 10-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 8mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322014/020<br />

14 CR<br />

25% Columbine Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Eurosport Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Creeping & Diploid Perennial Ryegrass Blend<br />

20% Eurocordus Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Fiesta 4 Creeping Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Use for sports pitches, racecourses<br />

Sowing Rate: 30-50g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-25g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 10-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 8mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0311014/020CR<br />

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NEW<br />

MIXTURE<br />

100% Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Columbine Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Eurosport Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Poseidon Perennial Ryegrass<br />

25% Berlioz 1 Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Use for sports pitches, racecourses<br />

Sowing Rate: 30-50g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 25-35g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 12-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 8mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322011/020<br />

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20% Estelle Perennial Ryegrass<br />

20% Mercitwo Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Greensky Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Greenway Perennial Ryegrass<br />

15<br />

100% Perennial Ryegrass Blend<br />

Use for sports pitches and playing fields<br />

Sowing Rate: 30-50g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 25-35g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 12-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 8mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322041/020<br />

3-Way Rye<br />

30% Tetragreen Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass<br />

40% Greenway Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Neruda 1 Perennial Ryegrass<br />

Use for sports pitches and playing fields<br />

Sowing Rate: 30-50g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 25-35g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 12-15mm Mowing Height: Down to 15mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322501/020<br />

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Rye & Creeping Red Fescue<br />

30% Estelle Perennial Ryegrass<br />

40% Mercitwo Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Hastings Strong Creeping Red Fescue<br />

Use for sports fields, racecourses, golf tees, fairways<br />

and semi-roughs<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-35g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-25g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 6-8mm Mowing Height: Down to 8mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322013/020<br />

Rye with Smooth-stalked Meadowgrass<br />

30% Columbine Perennial Ryegrass<br />

30% Poseidon Perennial Ryegrass<br />

20% Berlioz 1 Perennial Ryegrass<br />

20% Greenplay Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass<br />

100% Perennial Ryegrass Blend<br />

Use for sports pitches, equestrian, golf tees,<br />

fairways and semi-roughs<br />

Sowing Rate: 25-35g/sq.m Overseeding Rate: 15-20g/sq.m<br />

Sowing Depth: 6-12mm Mowing Height: Down to 12mm<br />

<strong>RT</strong> ORDER CODE: 0322015/020<br />

❱ HOW MANY bags of seed you will need<br />

– see Quantity Guide chart on page 171<br />

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“<br />

We use a lot of Rigby Taylor products –<br />

including Impact line marking paint,<br />

Exteris Stressguard fungicide and tetraploid<br />

grass seed mixture R140 and R14CR. I use<br />

these products as benchmarks for all other<br />

amenity suppliers; I want the best product<br />

available to do the job.<br />

”<br />

Scott Brooks<br />

Head of Grounds and Estates<br />

National Football Centre, St. George’s Park<br />

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Now with added Trichoderma atroviride*<br />

Germin-8T is a technological breakthrough in grass seed<br />

pre-treatment that maximises seedling development,<br />

stimulates germination and supports accelerated plant<br />

establishment.<br />

Now, the next generation is available.<br />

Germin-8T has added Trichoderma that increases the<br />

emerging plants tolerance to soil borne diseases.<br />

THREE CRITICAL PHASES OF<br />

SUCCESSFUL ESTABLISHMENT<br />

1<br />

Germination<br />

Adequate moisture in the soil profile<br />

is essential to trigger germination.<br />

Germin-8T contains a speciality<br />

penetrating surfactant that helps<br />

lower surface tension and aid faster<br />

water penetration through the<br />

seeds natural outer waxy layer,<br />

speeding up germination.<br />

2<br />

Emergence<br />

During the early emergence phase, each seedling has<br />

immediate access to a targeted package of easily<br />

absorbed nutrients. micro-elements and sugars. Advancing<br />

the development process supports a stronger root system,<br />

aiding faster establishment and higher plant survival.<br />

Seedling<br />

germination<br />

comparison of<br />

Germin-8T<br />

treated seed<br />

(right) with<br />

untreated seed<br />

(left)<br />

delivers...<br />

❱ A potent cocktail of speciality<br />

penetrating surfactant, nutrients and<br />

sugars<br />

❱ Faster germination, particularly<br />

beneficial in adverse, cold and wet<br />

conditions<br />

❱ Stimulated rapid cell division for faster<br />

germination and emergence<br />

❱ Early root mass development aids<br />

take up of pre-seed fertilizer<br />

❱ Accelerated healthy leaf extension to<br />

arrive quickly at 3 leaf stage<br />

❱ Higher plant survival following<br />

renovation<br />

❱ Long term symbiotic health benefits for<br />

the sward<br />

❱ Liquid treatment adds a maximum 2%<br />

by weight, no increase in seed sowing<br />

rate (unlike powder coated seed)<br />

Increases in germination achieved after just 10 days<br />

Perennial ryegrass 13%<br />

Red Fescue 26%<br />

Smooth stalked meadow grass 83%<br />

Browntop bent 100%<br />

3<br />

Establishment<br />

Germin-8T provides significant benefits, not least in cold, wet<br />

conditions when the emerging seedlings are most vulnerable.<br />

This leads to a higher plant survival rate following renovation.<br />

The micronized mycorrhizal fungi, deliver longer term<br />

symbiotic benefits to plant health. and the addition of<br />

Trichoderma atroviride increases seedling tolerance to<br />

disease attack, including Leaf Spot, Phythium and<br />

Rhizoctonia turf grass diseases.<br />

Pitch 10 days after seeding<br />

*Trichoderma atroviride is a filamentous soil fungi that forms a mutual<br />

endophytic, beneficial relationship with grass plants. The symbiotic<br />

relationship delivers increased tolerance to Leaf Spot, Pythium and<br />

Rhizoctonia turf diseases.<br />

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❱GOLF, SPO<strong>RT</strong>S & AMENITY TURF<br />

Quality and consistency are the<br />

hallmarks of Rigby Taylor turf<br />

The quality of our turf benefits from the use of high quality cultivars<br />

selected for their highest purity.<br />

Golf, Sports and Amenity Turf<br />

Greens Turf<br />

Traditional bent and fescue turf grown on USGA rootzone or indigenous sandy loam<br />

topsoil. For mowing heights 3-5mm.<br />

Rye Greens & Tees Turf<br />

Ultra-fine perennial ryegrass and fescues for a dense, hard-wearing sward. For mowing<br />

heights down to 5mm for greens, 10-12mm for tees.<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 />

Tees & Fairway Turf<br />

A hardwearing blend of perennial ryegrass, smooth-stalked meadowgrass and red<br />

fescues. For mowing heights down to 10mm for tees and 12-14mm for fairways.<br />

Winter Sports Turf<br />

Extremely hard wearing perennial ryegrass and smooth-stalked meadowgrass.<br />

For mowing heights down to 25mm<br />

Speciality Turf<br />

Hybrid Turf<br />

Combines natural and synthetic fibres tufted into an open weave backing, top dressed<br />

with sand. The reinforcement guarantees stability immediately after installation.<br />

Extremely hard wearing, recommended for golf tees, sports pitches and walkways.<br />

Reinforced Fibre Turf<br />

This turf is grown on imported sand based rootzone mixed with polypropylene fibres.<br />

Load bearing and very durable with a high percolation rate, it is recommended for<br />

sports pitches, equestrian, car parks and emergency access tracks.<br />

Landscape Turf<br />

Hard wearing landscape turf with perennial ryegrass, smooth-stalked meadowgrass and<br />

red fescues. For mowing heights down to 12-14mm.<br />

Wildflower Turf<br />

Please call 0800 424 919 for details of the different grades available, including Shade,<br />

SuDS, Green Roof and Euroflor Flora Britannica.<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 in<br />

24 hours. Ask your Rigby Taylor representative<br />

for more details.<br />

Distribution<br />

Rigby Taylor operate from three<br />

strategically placed branches<br />

throughout mainland UK. Delivery is<br />

undertaken nationwide and the turf can<br />

be supplied in both small and big-roll<br />

format. A tailored delivery service offers<br />

the flexibility of Moffet, Hiab or tail-lift<br />

offloads.<br />

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❱SELECTED FLOWER MIXTURES<br />

Bringing Nature into Town<br />

Euroflor flower seed mixtures deliver beautiful, vibrant flower<br />

displays that both enrich our urban sensory environment and<br />

serve as an invaluable habitat for pollinating insects, birds<br />

and small mammals.<br />

Increasing numbers of county, borough and parish councils<br />

as well as estates, stately homes and golf courses are<br />

benefiting from the wonderful colour schemes that can be<br />

created, as well as reducing cost by substituting Euroflor<br />

urban flower seed mixes in place of bedding schemes.<br />

Indeed, not only is the seed and installation cost much<br />

cheaper, but in-season maintenance costs are also<br />

significantly reduced.<br />

The wide range of situations where these urban meadow<br />

flower seeds can benefit the community is huge and all can<br />

have a positive public impact. Such sowings are also<br />

Urban Flowers<br />

perfectly suited for difficult-to-access and dangerous sites<br />

such as embankments, roundabouts and roadside verges.<br />

A wide choice of EuroFlor mixtures is available containing<br />

both annual and perennial mixtures, all featuring a range of<br />

colour schemes and growth habits. Available for either spring<br />

or autumn sowing, the mixtures flower from spring through to<br />

the first frosts of late autumn.<br />

Biodiversity improvements are also a key feature as is the<br />

attraction to bees, ladybirds and other insects and has been<br />

the stimulus for Rigby Taylor’s Project Pollin-8.<br />

.<br />

More information and additional mixtures<br />

are described in details in the Rigby Taylor<br />

Euroflor brochure. A dedicated Euroflor<br />

website will be launched shortly. For a<br />

brochure ask your area Rigby Taylor<br />

representative or Freefone 0800 424 919<br />

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An<br />

Environmental<br />

Initiative<br />

Rigby Taylor has launched Project Pollin-8, a<br />

major initiative aimed at reversing the<br />

national decline in pollinating insects, by<br />

introducing the new Euroflor Banquet urban<br />

flower seed mixture containing the best<br />

species for pollinators, while also delivering a<br />

highly visual impact.<br />

A key factor in the continual reduction of<br />

pollinators is likely to be loss of habitat, and<br />

the use of urban flower mixtures for<br />

landscaping projects will prove vitally<br />

important in arresting the decline. The<br />

introduction of the Banquet mixture is the result of information<br />

obtained from independent research by the Urban Pollinators<br />

Group (UPG), a national research programme run by Bristol,<br />

Edinburgh, Leeds and Reading Universities (2010-2013).<br />

The research revealed however that no one mix would meet<br />

the complex ecological demands of the diverse pollinator<br />

groups throughout the different stages in their life cycles - from<br />

early to late flowering, native and horticultural species, plants<br />

for egg laying, nectar for energy and pollen<br />

for protein.<br />

With this in mind, nine other Euroflor mixtures,<br />

in addition to Banquet, have been identified<br />

as meeting the demand for a longer seasonal<br />

supply of nectar and pollen, as well as a more<br />

diverse range of habitats, while also providing<br />

incredible flower displays.<br />

Honey<br />

NEW Banquet<br />

Project Pollin-8 – The Range<br />

Banquet NEW- the direct result of UPG Pollinator Research<br />

Flora Britannica 100% native and naturalized species<br />

Spring Flower early season food source<br />

Green Roof high resistance to drought<br />

Native Pollinator a rich mix of annuals ,biennials and<br />

perennials<br />

Honey includes later flowering species<br />

Super Blue Bee blue species attractive to<br />

bees<br />

Fragrant Lawn species that can flower<br />

when mown<br />

Rainbow Annuals a riot of colour for<br />

insect habitats<br />

Rainbow Perennials a longer lasting<br />

legacy for pollinators<br />

Rainbow Perennials<br />

Rainbow Annuals<br />

Spring Flower<br />

Super Blue Bee<br />

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meadow-makers<br />

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council<br />

Seven areas around the borough were planted with Euroflor<br />

seeds and, says Head Ranger Dave Askey, “we received lots of<br />

compliments. The Euroflor mixes provided expansive banks of<br />

colour that lasted much longer than bedding plants and so<br />

much more cost-effective.”<br />

Councillor Mike Smith added “We planted them at prominent<br />

locations around the borough and received great feedback.<br />

But it was not just residents who enjoyed them – they were<br />

popular with bees, butterflies and other insects, too.”<br />

Dave Askey & Mike Smith<br />

Stockton On Tees Borough Council<br />

Hever Castle<br />

Hever Castle Golf Club’s head greenkeeper Rob<br />

Peers is a man on a mission: “to encourage<br />

visitors to both the golf course and the castle<br />

estate to fully enjoy the complete site”.<br />

And he is confident that by using a variety of<br />

Rigby Taylor’s Top Green Euroflor urban meadow<br />

flower seed mixes he will achieve this and, by so<br />

doing, ‘integrate’ the golf course with the castle<br />

estate, enabling and encouraging all visitors to<br />

Hever - golfers and, likewise, castle visitors.<br />

“With over 400 acres of golf course and estate,<br />

including formal gardens, there’s something here<br />

for everyone,” says Rob, “and by using the<br />

Euroflor mixes to create colourful and eyepleasing<br />

areas with the wow factor, I can foresee<br />

a real crossover of visitors – effectively bridging<br />

any ‘gap’ between the golf course and the<br />

Hever estate.”<br />

Rob Peers<br />

Head Greenkeeper, Hever Castle Golf Club<br />

Sussex<br />

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Goring & Streatley Golf Club,<br />

As part of Course Manager Matt Aplin’s strategy to improve<br />

the ecological footprint of the Goring and Streatley Golf<br />

Club, the “amazingly colourful results” of sowing Euroflor<br />

urban meadow flowers “attracted as many complimentary<br />

comments about the outstanding display of colour as<br />

about the quality and performance of our greens”, he says.<br />

“The news travelled fast about the swathe of colours and<br />

we even had non-playing visitors coming to see the<br />

display!”<br />

“The Sarah Bouquet mix of annuals was chosen – and that<br />

was definitely a wise move because a few months after<br />

sowing the area was awash with colour.”<br />

“The success, and number of favorable comments we<br />

received, has spurred us to double the overall amount of<br />

space sown with Euroflor wildflowers this year.”<br />

Matt Aplin<br />

Course Manager, Goring & Streatley Golf Club<br />

Berkshire


❱DISCOVERY BOXES<br />

Euroflor Discovery Boxes - Discover Your Favourite!<br />

Euroflor Discovery Boxes have proved a great success, providing users the opportunity to<br />

compare a wide range of mixtures across a smaller site with minimal outlay.<br />

Just select 10 x 50g sachets from across the range of mixtures featured in this brochure.<br />

They can be a combination or all of one mixture. Each individual sachet will cover<br />

10-15 sq.m. For spring mixtures that flower that year, sowing is from March–June. Autumn<br />

sowing for flowering the following year is from end of August to October.<br />

For Spring sowing...<br />

Summer flowering<br />

Examples from the Spring Discovery selection: Honey,<br />

Tenor, Rainbow Annuals, White Bouquet, Ground Cover,<br />

Classic, Hope, Meadow Breeze, Dry<br />

✿ Provides a longer flowering period from early/midsummer<br />

through to the first frosts<br />

✿ First flowers appear approximately 50-55<br />

days after sowing<br />

✿ An extensive range of colours, textures<br />

and growth habits<br />

NOW<br />

CHOOSE YOUR OWN<br />

DISCOVERY BOX<br />

MIXTURES<br />

For Autumn sowing...<br />

Spring/Summer flowering<br />

Examples from the Autumn Discovery sowing mixtures....<br />

Spring Flower, Flora Britannica, Souvenir, Alliance, Reviva,<br />

Rainbow Perennials, Native Pollinators, Hope, Classic<br />

✿ Includes hardy annuals and perennials that can<br />

survive over winter producing early spring<br />

flowers<br />

✿ Provides essential early season food<br />

source and habitat for pollinators and<br />

insects<br />

✿ Under-plant prior to sowing with a<br />

selection of Flora Native spring<br />

flowering bulbs ....snowdrops,<br />

bluebells and wild daffodils<br />

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The future is here.<br />

Tetraploid perennial ryegrass mixtures,<br />

now with Germin-8T* liquid seed treatment.<br />

Double the number of chromosomes compared to diploid<br />

perennials, increased chlorophyll production, healthier plants<br />

with improved stress and recovery capability.<br />

❱ Fast germination from 4°C<br />

❱ Superior winter wear<br />

❱ Increased chlorophyll production<br />

❱ Stronger, deeper roots<br />

❱ Great drought and disease tolerance<br />

❱ Superb colour<br />

❱ Enhanced disease tolerance<br />

Eight recommended mixtures for every surface for the<br />

construction, renovation, transitional seeding and repair across<br />

a wide range of sports pitch, golf and landscape applications.<br />

Experience the difference.<br />

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Trichoderma<br />

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atroviride<br />

atroviride<br />

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❱WILDFLOWERS<br />

Rigby Taylor is well established as the leading supplier of<br />

products and services to the UK amenity and<br />

landscape sector. The company’s reputation in<br />

supplying quality products through efficient distribution<br />

is backed by sound technical advice and diligent<br />

customer service.<br />

There is a next day delivery to UK mainland for<br />

wildflower mixtures ordered before 12pm.<br />

Environmental Policy<br />

Rigby Taylor is totally committed to safeguarding the<br />

environment in which it operates. It not only<br />

endeavours to meet all legislative requirements for the<br />

industry it serves but is also very proactive via its own<br />

initiatives to minimising their carbon footprint.<br />

The Company is a Partner in the Government Funded<br />

Organisation WRAP (Waste Resource Action<br />

Programme).<br />

Quality Statement<br />

Wildflower seeds, wild grass seeds and certain other<br />

environmental crops are not subject to certification.<br />

Quality assurance procedures ensure our native<br />

wildflower seed is supplied from known UK provenance.<br />

Introducing a diverse and comprehensive range of native UK<br />

provenance wildflower mixtures to create, restore, and enhance<br />

distinct habitats and landscapes. Specialist grasses complete the<br />

collection.<br />

✿ All wild flora are of native or naturalised origin ensuring quality,<br />

reliability and performance<br />

✿ Designed embracing environmental landscape architect<br />

specifications<br />

✿ Available in mixtures of 100% wildflowers, wildflowers with grasses<br />

and 100% specialist habitat grasses<br />

✿ Features flowering species found in the RHS “Perfect for<br />

Pollinators” list<br />

✿ Selected species seasonally available as plug plants, bulbs and<br />

wildflower turf<br />

✿ Diverse ecological habitat mixtures from acidic to alkaline,<br />

coastal to clay, wetland to woodland<br />

✿ Reclamation, SuDs drainage schemes, solar farms, green roofs,<br />

road and rail, golf courses, country estates…..<br />

✿ Bespoke habitat mixtures are periodically necessary and<br />

available on request<br />

✿ Pack size: 1kg, 5kg & 10kg (smaller packs available on request)<br />

Only a small selection of mixtures are detailed in this brochure but<br />

many more are available<br />

A more comprehensive and illustrative<br />

brochure is available. Contact your area<br />

Rigby Taylor Ltd representative or<br />

Freephone on 0800 424 919 for a copy<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<br />

ecological habitats<br />

✿ Restore, create and enhance the<br />

landscape<br />

Nectar & Pollen<br />

Contains 23 native wildflower species plus<br />

Borage, Sainfoin and Dwarf Sunflower to<br />

encourage a wide range of pollinating<br />

insects and wildlife.<br />

Available as 100% wildflowers or as a<br />

20/80 wildflowers and grass mixture.<br />

Carefully formulated to include 20<br />

species from the Royal Horticultural<br />

Society ‘Perfect for Pollinators’ list.<br />

Sowing Rate: 100% @ 3g/m²<br />

or 20/80 @ 5g/m²<br />

<strong>RT</strong> Order Code: 0324013/01<br />

Flora Native<br />

100% Specialist<br />

Grass Mixtures<br />

These mixtures are particularly valuable in<br />

the 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 />

<strong>RT</strong>2E<br />

Heathland/Acidic<br />

A selection of grasses, which thrive in<br />

lower pH soils and includes fragrant and<br />

native heathland/moorland species such<br />

as Sweet Vernal Grass and Wavy<br />

Hairgrass.<br />

Sowing Rate: 5g/m 2<br />

<strong>RT</strong> Order Code: 0324024/01<br />

<strong>RT</strong>2F<br />

Chalk & Limestone<br />

These grasses thrive in thin, infertile soils<br />

including quaking grass, crested hairgrass<br />

and sheep’s fescue.<br />

Sowing Rate: 5g/m 2<br />

<strong>RT</strong> Order Code: 0324025/01<br />

<strong>RT</strong>2C<br />

Wet Soils<br />

A high diversity of grasses and sedges<br />

adapted to wet soil conditions. Provides<br />

benefits described within the Sustainable<br />

Use Directive (SuDs) drainage schemes for<br />

capturing and reducing run-off and<br />

leaching of nutrients and pesticides into<br />

water courses.<br />

Sowing Rate: 5g/m 2<br />

<strong>RT</strong> Order Code: 0324023/<br />

<strong>RT</strong>2H<br />

Coastal/Salt Tolerant<br />

Grasses which thrive in coastal habitats<br />

and salt laden winds, including Tall<br />

Fescue, Hard Fescue, Crested Hairgrass<br />

and Perennial Ryegrass.<br />

Sowing Rate: 5g/m 2<br />

<strong>RT</strong> Order Code: 0324026/01<br />

<strong>RT</strong>2J<br />

Woodland Grasses<br />

A mixture of 9 native woodland grasses<br />

including Wood Meadowgrass, Tufted<br />

Hairgrass and Hard Fescue, all of which<br />

require or tolerate degrees of moderate<br />

to heavy shade. Adaptable to both wet<br />

and dry shade.<br />

Sowing Rate: 5g/m 2<br />

<strong>RT</strong> Order Code: 0324031/01<br />

Summer Flower, Winter Food<br />

Contains 15 native species and 5 nonnative<br />

species<br />

Available as 100% wildflowers or as a<br />

20/80 wildflowers and grass mixture. This<br />

mixture contains species to attract<br />

butterflies, bees and other insects during<br />

the summer and produces seeds/grains<br />

for wild birds to feed on during the winter<br />

months.<br />

Sowing Rate: 100% @ 3g/m² or 20/80 @ 5g/m²<br />

<strong>RT</strong> Order Code: 0324014/01<br />

The range is too numerous to<br />

include in this brochure but is<br />

featured and described in the<br />

FloraNative brochure<br />

Wildflower Turf<br />

Supplied as a fully established mat of wildflower plants,<br />

it is simply rolled out onto a prepared bed of soil or<br />

suitable rooting substrate. Wildflower turf reduces the<br />

problem of weed ingression and assists with<br />

stabilization. It is ideal for use in municipal parks, green<br />

roofs, SuDs drainage schemes, reclamation areas,<br />

country estates and gardens.<br />

✿ Highly attractive to wildlife<br />

✿ Encourages biodiversity by providing important<br />

habitats for a range of pollinators and other insects.<br />

✿ Mixtures of perennials and annuals create a<br />

stunning and long lasting visual effect.<br />

✿ Bespoke wildflower turf can be produced within<br />

12 weeks, depending on growing season<br />

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Flora Native Habitat<br />

Shrub Seed<br />

Ideal shrubs for establishment in dry<br />

sandy soil. Perfect for heathland,<br />

moorland and golf courses<br />

✿ Gorse Seed (Ulex europeaus) –<br />

Supplied in1kg packs<br />

✿ Heather Seed (Calluna vulgaris) –<br />

Supplied in 500g & 1kg packs<br />

Flora Native Bulbs<br />

Rigby Taylor also supply a range of<br />

bulbs and also plug plants.<br />

Wildflower Maintenance<br />

Spring<br />

As grasses start to grow before the wildflowers, a spring cut in April down to<br />

7.5cm will reduce competition from the grasses. Remove all grass cuttings to<br />

avoid adding fertility back to the soil.<br />

If any unwanted weed species emerge these will need removing either by<br />

hand or by carefully spot treating with a herbicide. Weeds are more likely to<br />

show in the first year after sowing.<br />

Autumn<br />

Towards the end of the summer (August to September) most flowers will begin<br />

to die back and this is the time to make a ‘hay cut’. The area will want cutting<br />

down to around 7.5cm with the cuttings being left to dry on the surface for up<br />

to a week, this will allow the cut flowers to shed their seed. The cuttings can<br />

then be raked up and removed.<br />

If there are annuals present it is important that their seed is returned to the soil<br />

to allow them to regenerate again the following spring. To achieve this, the<br />

area will need vigorously raking or, for larger areas, harrowing. This will break the<br />

surface and allow the annual seed to make contact with the soil.<br />

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WATER MANAGEMENT<br />

Residential & Commercial Irrigation<br />

Sprays and Nozzles<br />

Pressure activated pop up sprays and<br />

nozzles designed to irrigate shrubs and<br />

flowers. Features include ‘In-Stem Pressure<br />

Regulation’, high efficiency nozzles,<br />

Seal-A-Matic (SAM) check valve<br />

devices, and non-potable spray heads.<br />

Pop Up Spray Models<br />

Unispray – 2 pop up sizes, compatible<br />

with all nozzles.<br />

1800 – Industry standard with many sizes<br />

and options.<br />

RD1800 – For demanding applications.<br />

Nozzles<br />

VAN – Short to medium coverage.<br />

HE-VAN – High efficiency short to medium<br />

coverage.<br />

MPR – Matched precipitation nozzles.<br />

R-VAN – Full circle, 360 and strip state of the art<br />

nozzles for close and long distance coverage.<br />

Landscape Drip<br />

Made especially for low-volume irrigation<br />

systems they offer targeted watering with<br />

unparalleled efficiency and reliability.<br />

Drip Technology<br />

XFD – On surface drip.<br />

XFS – Sub surface drip.<br />

XFCV – Sloped surface drip.<br />

XF – Header pipe.<br />

RWS – Root watering systems.<br />

Valves, Filters & Regulators<br />

Low flow valves•In line filters•Control zone kits.<br />

Connectors<br />

XFF fittings•Lock type fittings breathers.<br />

Valves<br />

Excellent pressure and flow characteristics,<br />

representing the optimum balance between<br />

reliability, performance and value.<br />

Residential<br />

HV – A high value 1” landscape valve for<br />

landscape applications.<br />

DV – The classic, fully featured Rain Bird<br />

contractor irrigation valve for landscapes.<br />

Commercial and Sports<br />

PGA – A commercial 1, 1.5” and 2” valve<br />

designed for bigger landscape or sports<br />

installations that require higher flow rates.<br />

PEB – High quality, 13.8 bar valve in 1, 1.5” and<br />

2” for applications that demand ultimate<br />

robustness and reliability.<br />

100 Series – 3” plastic valve for high flow<br />

applications.<br />

BPES Series – 3” brass valve for high flow and<br />

robust applications in Globe or Angle formation.<br />

Controllers<br />

Rain Bird is focused on manufacturing<br />

products that give efficient water<br />

usage, and these controllers<br />

exemplify that philosophy.<br />

Residential and Small Commercial<br />

Tap Timer – A simple to install single<br />

outlet programmer with a digital<br />

timer. A favourite starting point for<br />

irrigation installations.<br />

ESP-RZX – 4, 6 or 8 station irrigation<br />

controller with multiple start times<br />

and easy programming. LNK Wifi<br />

compatible.<br />

ESP-ME – 4-22 station expandable<br />

controller with feature-rich design.<br />

LNK WiFi compatible.<br />

Commercial<br />

ESP-LXME – 8-48 station controller for larger commercial<br />

installations. Use with Rain Bird’s communication<br />

cartridges and IQ Software for full remote control.<br />

ESP-LXD – 50 station decoder controller, expandable to<br />

200 stations. Compatible with Rain Bird field decoders.<br />

Industry standard wall mounted controller for sports and<br />

commercial applications. IQ Compatible.<br />

Site Control – For larger or more complex applications,<br />

Rain Bird’s central control system can handle hundreds of<br />

stations. These systems are typically found in theme parks,<br />

resorts and similar large scale irrigation projects.<br />

Irrigation Rotors<br />

Our range covers applications from landscape to sports turf, with industry leading features<br />

including Rain Bird’s patented Rain Curtain technology that gives excellent water coverage.<br />

These high quality rotors are built to be reliable and robust with outstanding performance.<br />

Rotors<br />

3504 – For small landscape or turf areas.<br />

5000 – Mid distance rotor packed with performance and water saving features.<br />

6504 Falcon – For longer distances in larger turf areas and sports applications.<br />

8005 – Industry standard ‘in pitch’ rotor for football and other areas. Sod Cup also available.<br />

900, 951 Eagle – ‘Valve in Head’ or block versions available for extra long distances and<br />

superb coverage.<br />

Waterjets<br />

XLR24 – Designed for standard applications such as sports field irrigation or horse arenas.<br />

XLR44 – Adapted for dust control and applications where height and elevation of the stream<br />

to overcome obstacles or piled-up product is important.<br />

XLR ADJ – Adjustable stream angle can be tuned to avoid electric power lines or keep a low<br />

profile in high winds.<br />

Connections<br />

Swing Joints – Full range of BSP and ACME threads to suit larger rotors.<br />

SPX Flex Pipe – For 3504, 5000 Series and Spray Bodies.<br />

SB Series Fittings – Make connecting small rotors to SPX Flex pipe easy and quick.<br />

Accessories<br />

A wide range of accessories are available to connect and compliment the Rain Bird main<br />

products. Some are listed below, but please enquire to find out about the rest of the range.<br />

Irrigation cables•Drip pipe-fittings, emitters, filters and regulators•Rain, freeze and moisture<br />

sensors•Tools•Swing Joints and flexible connecting pipes•Valve and joint boxes.<br />

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Golf Course Irrigation<br />

With an exclusive focus on irrigation for 85 years, Rain Bird designs total<br />

system solutions for all your new and renovated system needs. Reservoir<br />

to rotor systems provide complete integration of components, making<br />

them easier to manage and more efficient to operate than mix-andmatch<br />

solutions. This saves water and labour costs every time you run<br />

your system with additional benefits such as Timeless Compatibility<br />

and real-time response that only Rain Bird can offer.<br />

Golf rotors<br />

Rain Bird golf rotors are engineered for precise application and<br />

distribution uniformity, helping you get the most from your water source.<br />

They also offer a low cost of ownership through a powerful combination<br />

of versatility, performance and durability. Intelligent, easy-to-use features<br />

like a top serviceable design and quick full-circle/part-circle<br />

adjustments save greenkeeping teams time. Every EAGLE ® rotor<br />

manufactured since 1992 has been designed for Timeless<br />

Compatibility, giving you the flexibility to update the internal assembly<br />

without having to dig up the case.<br />

551 Series<br />

•Radius: 32' to 55' (9.8 to 16.8m)<br />

•Pressures: From 60–100 psi (4.1 to 6.9 bars)<br />

•Arc: Full Circle: 360°/ Part Circle: 30° to 345°<br />

Rain Bird 551 Series rotors provide the right<br />

coverage for tee boxes, greens and other small<br />

areas with short and medium throw range.<br />

Rapid-Adjust Technology enables easy arc<br />

adjustments with the turn of a screw.<br />

700 Series<br />

•Radius: 57’ to 79’ (17.4m to 24.1m)<br />

•Pressures: From 60 to 100 psi (4.1 to 6.9 bars)<br />

•Arc: Full Circle 360°<br />

For use on greens, fairways, surrounds and larger<br />

tee boxes, Rain Bird 700 Series rotors feature<br />

consistent pressure regulation and high-efficiency<br />

nozzles with large droplets that cut through harsh<br />

winds to provide the even distribution you need<br />

for a healthy playing surface.<br />

EAGLE ® 900 Series<br />

•Radius: 63’ to 97’ (19.2m to 29.6m)<br />

•Pressures: From 60 to 100 psi (4.1 to 6.9 bars)<br />

•Arc: Full Circle 360°<br />

Rain Bird 900 Series rotors deliver the longest throw radius<br />

coverage in a full circle rotor and are ideal for use on<br />

larger greens, fairways and surrounds. The 900 high<br />

performance nozzles allow you to reach longer distances<br />

with increased droplet size for maximum efficiency and<br />

coverage.<br />

IC System<br />

•No satellites or decoders<br />

•Up to 90% less wire<br />

•Test more than 1,000 stations<br />

in 45 seconds<br />

•Add components anywhere<br />

there is MAXI Wire<br />

The Rain Bird ® IC System<br />

delivers revolutionary control<br />

and diagnostics for every<br />

single rotor and valve while<br />

eliminating the challenges of<br />

satellites and decoders. This proven innovation takes real-time<br />

response and easy-to-use control to a powerful new level, saving<br />

you time and money during installation, everyday operation and<br />

future expansions. Rain Bird ® IC CONNECT lets you extend the<br />

reach and effectiveness of your system by enabling you to<br />

integrate, automate and interact with various sensors and field<br />

equipment.<br />

Decoders<br />

A technology long-since proven on golf<br />

courses around the world, Rain Bird<br />

decoders provide ‘best-in-class’ field<br />

control on centrally controlled irrigation<br />

systems. Installed underground and<br />

featuring simple, low-cost wiring,<br />

decoders are an aesthetically pleasing,<br />

full-featured, economical option for<br />

reliable in-field control.<br />

PC Central Control<br />

•Options to fit any course<br />

•Manage your irrigation system in real-time<br />

•Operate and adjust from any location<br />

Designed to deliver a real-time response to changing conditions,<br />

Rain Bird ® Central Control systems make it easy to automate and<br />

streamline irrigation management. Intuitive, easy-to-use<br />

programming and advanced technologies like Rain Watch and<br />

MI Series mobile control help you micromanage water and<br />

create detailed programmes from any location. Timeless<br />

Compatibility means your new software and software updates<br />

will work with in ground components, so existing satellites,<br />

decoders and rotors will not become obsolete.<br />

Swing joints<br />

Available in a wide range of configurations, Rain Bird<br />

swing joints are designed to deliver the performance<br />

you expect while saving you money. With superior flow<br />

characteristics and excellent structural integrity, they<br />

are the perfect complement to our golf series rotors.<br />

Rigby Taylor is the UK's distributor of Rain Bird irrigation products for golf, residential and commercial use. The company can facilitate the complete<br />

package from planning through to implementation.<br />

•Replacement parts•New rotors/nozzles•Control Systems•System Audits•Design and specification<br />

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Moisture Measuring & Recording<br />

POGO System<br />

Measurement<br />

Features<br />

❱ Moisture<br />

❱ EC Salinity<br />

❱ Temperature<br />

❱ Soil/Root Zone<br />

❱ Weather/Ambient<br />

❱ Nutrition<br />

❱ Turf stress/disease<br />

❱ Human Decisions<br />

❱ GPS Visualisation<br />

POGO offers turf professionals a new way forward in their<br />

planning, measuring, recording and informing on soil<br />

moisture and many more aspects essential for maintaining<br />

healthy turf.<br />

POGO is a work tool that provides superior insight into what<br />

is happening on and below the surfaces of golf courses,<br />

sports pitches or a multi-sport complex. It provides essential<br />

information on a wide range of aspects, which improve<br />

decision-making capacity and activity.<br />

Rigby Taylor is an official distributor of the POGO. For more<br />

information or to book a demonstration contact your area<br />

representative or call Freephone 0800 424 919<br />

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Vertical Drainage System<br />

Fairway saturated and prone to ponding at Copt Heath Golf Club<br />

Ground Water Dynamics (GWD) provides a<br />

revolutionary new vertical drainage system for the<br />

UK sports, landscape and amenity markets.<br />

Totally different from other drainage systems, the<br />

GWD use an Energy-Passive Ground-Water<br />

Recharge Pump (EGRP) that enables rain water to<br />

be captured ‘at source’ instead of simply moving<br />

the problem to another area.”<br />

How does in work?<br />

The system is installed by drilling bore-holes up to 12<br />

metres deep with minimal surface disruption and<br />

does not require trenches or major earth works.<br />

Each bore-hole is no more than 90mm in diameter<br />

and, after the insertion of the five-chamber EGRP<br />

device, the bore-hole is top dressed with a root<br />

zone mix.<br />

Key Features:<br />

❱ Little surface disruption<br />

❱ No outflow required<br />

❱ No external energy source<br />

❱ Deals with rainfall at source<br />

❱ No maintenance required<br />

❱ Targets localised areas<br />

❱ Drains bunkers<br />

Projects:<br />

Football Clubs - Fulham FC<br />

Golf Clubs – Copt Heath GC<br />

Gleneagles<br />

Infastructure -Silverstone<br />

Cricket - Warwickshire CCC<br />

The Problem<br />

Certain soil types, comprised of horizontal layers of<br />

clay and silt, can offer limited drainage capacity resulting in heavily saturated playing<br />

surfaces and localised ponding.<br />

Traditional drainage methods of excavating trenches and laying underground pipe<br />

work causes major surface disruption and prevents utilization of the facility until the<br />

surface has been reinstated.<br />

The Answer<br />

Groundwater Dynamics’ EGRP system addresses this problem by inserting the system<br />

vertically into the ground and, once activated, the unique five-chamber design with its<br />

mild vacuum connects these horizontal layers of soil and attracts groundwater laterally<br />

towards the device before taking it down to lower unsaturated strata and away from<br />

problem areas.<br />

The Benefits<br />

EGRP requires no external energy source, creates very little disruption during installation<br />

and is environmentally sustainable. It is suitable for all soil types and provides designers,<br />

planners and landscape architects with the opportunity to manage surface water runoff,<br />

nuisance groundwater and localised flooding. Most importantly, rainfall can be<br />

dealt with at “source” with no requirement to link up with storm-drains or sewers.<br />

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LINE MARKING<br />

Paint Product Selector<br />

Surface Application Method Water/Paint Ratio<br />

Product Grass Hard Synthetic Sprayer Transfer Brush Initial Mark Overmark<br />

Wheel or Roller<br />

READY-TO-USE<br />

Impact HD ✓ ✗ ✗ iGO, iGO mini, Glider, GPS † ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗<br />

Impact XP ✓ ✗ ✗ iGO, iGO mini, Glider, GPS † ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗<br />

Impact ✓ ✗ ✓ ‡ iGO, iGO mini, Glider, GPS † ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗<br />

Impact Lite ✓ ✗ ✓ ‡ iGO, iGO mini, Glider, GPS † ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗<br />

Impact Pure ✓ ✗ ✗ iGO, Glider, GPS † ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗<br />

Impact Green-Out ✓ ✗ ✗ iGO, Glider, GPS † ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗<br />

Impact Hard Surface ✗ ✓ ✗ iGO, iGO Mini, Glider ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗<br />

Duraline Stadium ✓ ✗ ✗ Transfer wheel only ✓ ✗ ✗ † ✗ †<br />

Duraline Advantage ✓ ✗ ✗ Transfer wheel only ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗<br />

Preline ✓ ✗ ✗ Transfer wheel only ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗<br />

Duraline Complete ✓ ✗ ✗ Transfer wheel only ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗<br />

Duraline Wipe-Out G ✓ ✗ ✗ iGO, Glider ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗<br />

Duarline Synthetic ✗ ✗ ✓ iGO, Glider ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗<br />

Duraline Wipe-Out S ✗ ✗ ✓ iGO, Glider ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗<br />

Duraline Hard Surface ✗ ✓ ✗ iGO, iGO mini ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗<br />

DILUTABLES<br />

Duraline Dazzle ✓ ✗ ✗ iGO, Glider ✓ ✗ 5:1 Up to 15:1<br />

Duraline Supreme ✓ ✗ ✗ iGO, Glider ✓ ✗ 5:1 Up to 12:1<br />

Duraline Superline Xtra ✓ ✗ ✗ iGO, Glider ✓ ✗ 4:1 Up to 10:1<br />

Duraline Concentrate ✓ ✗ ✗ iGO, Glider ✓ ✗ 3:1 Up to 7:1<br />

Duraline Standard ✓ ✗ ✗ iGO, Glider ✓ ✗ 2:1 Up to 4:1<br />

Duraline Green-Out ✓ ✗ ✗ iGO, Glider ✓ ✗ ✗ Up to 5:1<br />

COLOURANTS<br />

Duraline Colourants ✓* ✓* ✓* N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A<br />

AEROSOLS<br />

Duraline Aerosols ✓ ✓ ✓ Sharpliner, 2 wheel and hand-held markers N/A N/A<br />

CLEANER/DISSOLVING SOLUTION<br />

Flush-Thru N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A<br />

Duraline Dissolving Sol’n ✗ ✗ ✓ iGO, Glider ✗ ✓ N/A N/A<br />

POWDERS<br />

Snowcal 10 dry line ✓ ✗ ✗ Dry Line Marker only ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓<br />

Snowcal 20 wet line ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓<br />

Snowcal 40/80 wet/dry ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓<br />

GPS† – Armaline GPS & TinyLineMarker<br />

* When mixed with white paint ‡ For temporary marking of multi-use synthetic sports surfaces<br />

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Colour Options Pack Size Page<br />

Number<br />

10 litres 145<br />

5 & 10 litres, 2x5 litre Eco-bags 145<br />

5 & 10 litres 145<br />

10 litres 145<br />

10 litres 145<br />

10 litres 145<br />

5 litres 145<br />

10 litres 146<br />

10 litres 146<br />

10 litres 146<br />

10 litres 146<br />

10 litres 147<br />

10 litres 146<br />

10 litres 146<br />

10 litres 146<br />

10 litres 147<br />

10 litres 147<br />

10 litres 147<br />

10 litres 147<br />

10 litres 147<br />

10 litres 147<br />

1 litre 147<br />

750ml 147<br />

N/A<br />

N/A<br />

10 litres 147<br />

10 litres 147<br />

25kg 147<br />

25kg 147<br />

25kg 147<br />

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❱LINE MARKING PAINTS<br />

Award Winning Ready-to-use Paints<br />

Cost-saving, Convenience, Conservation<br />

WHY Impact Paints<br />

❚ Ready-to-use<br />

No measuring, no mixing, no mess<br />

❚ Time saving<br />

Quick start, fewer re-fills, faster finish<br />

❚ Cost savings per pitch<br />

Less paint, no added water<br />

...it all adds up<br />

❚ Great visuals<br />

Crisp lines, bright white or vibrant<br />

colours<br />

❚ Fast drying<br />

Rainfast in as little as 20 minutes<br />

❚ Long lasting<br />

Highly rain resistant once dry, no<br />

‘ghosting’<br />

❚ Flowability<br />

High atomisation through unique<br />

nozzles<br />

❚ Flexibility<br />

All surfaces…natural grass, hard and<br />

synthetic surfaces*<br />

❚ Lighter load<br />

No heavy tank of dilutable to cause<br />

compaction<br />

*Temporary lines only on synthetic surfaces, great for multi-use synthetic pitches. For more<br />

permanent, longer lasting markings, Duraline Synthetic paint is highly recommended<br />

First introduced 14 years ago, Impact ready-touse<br />

paint system began a revolution in line<br />

marking paint and spray machinery technology.<br />

The multi-award winning Impact paint system<br />

delivers unbeatable bright, crisp lines combined<br />

with significant cost saving benefits. Only Impact<br />

paint system is capable of marking up to NINE<br />

standard sized football pitches from a single<br />

10 litre drum. No added water required, just<br />

shake the drum thoroughly before use.<br />

Water and transport cost saving systems are increasingly in<br />

demand as care for the environment and efficiency<br />

become higher priorities. Specially engineered cone<br />

nozzles developed specifically for the Impact system<br />

enable a full sized football pitch to be over-marked<br />

typically with just 1.1 to 1.5 litres of product, depending on<br />

nozzle selection.<br />

Using as little as 1.1 litres of Impact paint to over-mark a<br />

standard sized football pitch means significantly reduced<br />

travel frequency for multi-site marking, thus minimizing<br />

harmful CO 2 and particulate diesel emissions. 5 litre Eco-<br />

Bags, introduced for ease of storage and disposal are<br />

available with Impact XP, meaning 3 x 5 litre bags loaded<br />

onto an iGO system spray machine can mark up to 18<br />

pitches without re-loading.<br />

A further innovation to meet the demand for more<br />

environmentally friendly paints, Impact Pure is<br />

manufactured using 98.6% natural ingredients derived from<br />

vegetables, fruits and cereals. All these benefits confirm<br />

Impact System as a huge leap forward for the line-marking<br />

industry in terms of practicality, efficiency, associated costs<br />

and environmental stewardship, as well as delivering<br />

reliable quality lines. Used by professionals and volunteers<br />

alike, the range of products provides the affordability and<br />

flexibility to suit all budgets and standard of lines.<br />

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THE RANGE<br />

Impact HD<br />

Impact XP<br />

Impact<br />

Pack size:<br />

Pack size:<br />

Area of use: Natural grass<br />

❚ Next generation Impact paint<br />

❚ Unbeatable, ultra-bright lines<br />

❚ Extra long lasting<br />

10 litre drum<br />

Area of use: Natural grass<br />

Application: <strong>RT</strong>U with iGO, iGO mini, Glider or GPS<br />

❚ Staying power, lasts much longer<br />

❚ As little as 1.1litre per pitch<br />

❚ Bright white and superior adhesion<br />

2 x 5 litre Eco-bag, 5 &10 litre drums<br />

Application: <strong>RT</strong>U with iGO, iGO mini, Glider or GPS<br />

❚ Excellent spray-ability<br />

❚ Highly stable and consistent spray<br />

❚ Bright white or vibrant colours<br />

Impact Cone Nozzle Technology<br />

It took considerable research to achieve Impact Cone<br />

Nozzle Technology. Only the combination of Impact<br />

cone nozzles with Impact paints consistently deliver as<br />

little as 1.1 litres– of paint per pitch. That’s because<br />

Impact paints are formulated<br />

with superior flowability to<br />

assist the right droplet<br />

atomisation through these<br />

unique, specially engineered<br />

nozzles. Excellent leaf<br />

coverage and consistent line<br />

width can be easily achieved,<br />

time after time. Use Flush Thru<br />

to keep nozzles and pipes<br />

clean and free flowing for<br />

optimum delivery and<br />

unbeatable lines.<br />

Pack size: 5 &10 litre drums<br />

Area of use: Natural grass<br />

Application: <strong>RT</strong>U with iGO, iGO mini, Glider or GPS<br />

Impact Lite<br />

NEW<br />

❚ For frequent/weekly marking only<br />

❚ Excellent value for regular multiple<br />

pitch marking<br />

Impact<br />

Green-Out<br />

Impact Pure<br />

Pack size: 10 litre drum<br />

Area of use: Natural grass<br />

Application: <strong>RT</strong>U with iGO, iGO mini, Glider or GPS<br />

NEW<br />

❚ Masks out white lines<br />

❚ Green pigment blends with grass<br />

❚ Spray using green cone nozzle<br />

Pack size: 10 litre drum<br />

Area of use: Natural grass<br />

Application: <strong>RT</strong>U with iGO, iGO mini, Glider or GPS<br />

❚ 98.6% natural ingredients<br />

❚ No Titanium Dioxide<br />

❚ No synthetic resins<br />

18<br />

PITCHES<br />

Carrying 3 x 5 litre<br />

Eco-Bags, 13 pitches<br />

could be overmarked.<br />

Or, using<br />

2 x 10 litre drums, up<br />

to 18 pitches can be<br />

over-marked, without<br />

returning to base!<br />

Impact<br />

Hard Surface<br />

Pack size: 10 litre drum<br />

Area of use: Natural grass<br />

Application: <strong>RT</strong>U with iGO, iGO mini, Glider or GPS<br />

❚ Special binders and stickers<br />

❚ Acrylic based formulation<br />

❚ Range of non-grassed surfaces<br />

Pack size: 5 litre drum<br />

Area of use: Tarmac, concrete<br />

Application: <strong>RT</strong>U with iGO, iGO mini or Glider<br />

Colour options are available for<br />

paints showing this symbol<br />

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Studies by Doncaster<br />

Metropolitan Borough<br />

Council achieved major<br />

savings by switching<br />

their pitch line marking<br />

programme from<br />

dilutable concentrate<br />

paints. By using Impact<br />

ready-to-use paint, applied by iGO machines, on all their<br />

pitches they saved over £16,000 per annum and, the<br />

additional environment benefit of saving over 36,000 litres<br />

of water, which would otherwise have been wasted.<br />

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❱LINE MARKING PAINTS<br />

A range of ready-to-use and traditional<br />

dilutable concentrate paints<br />

Ready-to-use Paints<br />

Advantage<br />

NEW<br />

❚ Super-fast drying, long lasting<br />

❚ No transference or ghosting<br />

❚ Incredibly bright white & durable<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Application: Apply by transfer wheel<br />

(can be diluted up to 10%)<br />

Dilution: Not required<br />

Stadium<br />

❚ Very fast drying<br />

❚ Doesn't re-wet<br />

❚ No transference<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Application: Apply by transfer wheel<br />

(can be diluted up to 10%)<br />

Dilution: Not required<br />

Pack size:<br />

Area of use:<br />

Application:<br />

Dilution:<br />

Complete<br />

❚ High viscosity paint<br />

❚ Bright white lines<br />

❚ No mixing, no mess<br />

10 litres<br />

Grass<br />

Apply undiluted by<br />

transfer wheel machine<br />

Not required<br />

Hard Surface<br />

❚ Acrylic formulation<br />

❚ Durable and long lasting<br />

❚ Colour options available<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Tarmac, concrete and<br />

all-weather hard court<br />

Application: By spray or brush/roller<br />

Dilution: Not required<br />

Synthetic Grass<br />

❚ Acrylic based<br />

❚ Anti-scuff formulation<br />

❚ Radiant colour options<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Synthetic Grass<br />

Application: Apply by spray<br />

Dilution: Not required<br />

Wipe-Out S<br />

NEW<br />

❚ For outdoor synthetic surfaces<br />

❚ Great surface adhesion<br />

❚ Use yellow flat fan nozzle<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Outdoor Synthetic Grass<br />

Application: Apply by spray<br />

Dilution: Not required<br />

Preline<br />

❚ Initial line marking paint<br />

❚ MAPP approval<br />

❚ Lasts up to 12 weeks<br />

Pack size:<br />

Area of use:<br />

Application:<br />

Dilution:<br />

10 litres<br />

Grass<br />

Apply undiluted by<br />

transfer wheel machine<br />

Not required<br />

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Dilutable Paints<br />

Dazzle<br />

❚ Very high dilution rates<br />

❚ Ultra-bright long lasting lines<br />

❚ High quality pigments/binders<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Application: Spray or transfer wheel<br />

marking machine<br />

Dilution Initial Marking: 5:1 ratio<br />

water to paint: Overmarking: 15:1 ratio<br />

Supreme<br />

❚ Outstanding whiteness<br />

❚ Long-lasting white lines<br />

❚ Can be diluted 50/50<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Application: Spray or transfer wheel<br />

marking machine<br />

Dilution Initial Marking: 5:1 ratio<br />

water to paint: Overmarking: 12:1 ratio<br />

Superline Xtra<br />

❚ Easy mixing hyper-dispersant<br />

❚ Very high pigment<br />

❚ Longer lasting, durable lines<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Application: Spray or transfer wheel<br />

marking machine<br />

Dilution Initial Marking: 3:1 ratio<br />

water to paint: Overmarking: 10:1 ratio<br />

Wipe-Out G<br />

❚ Easily removed line marking<br />

paint<br />

❚ White or in a range of<br />

colours<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Application: Spray, transfer wheel,<br />

brush or roller<br />

Dilution Up to 1:1, or<br />

water to paint: max. 10% for transfer wheel<br />

Green-Out<br />

NEW<br />

NEW<br />

❚ Covers white lines and<br />

stencilled areas<br />

❚ Provides natural grass colour<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Application: Spray or transfer wheel<br />

marking machine<br />

Dilution<br />

water to paint:<br />

Up to 5:1<br />

Dissolving Solution<br />

Removes NEW<br />

Wipe-Out S from<br />

playing surface<br />

❚Fast and effective<br />

❚ Needs no special equipment<br />

❚ No damage to playing surface<br />

Aerosol Paints<br />

Aerosols<br />

❚ Environmentally friendly, xylene and<br />

CFC-free aerosols<br />

❚ Applies highly pigmented, undiluted paint<br />

❚ Minimum overspray/waste<br />

❚ Convenient hardwearing and easy to use<br />

❚ Dependable aerosol can action<br />

Pack size:<br />

Application:<br />

Area of use:<br />

750ml<br />

Hand-held aerosol or<br />

through dedicated<br />

aerosol line marking<br />

machines<br />

Range of surfaces<br />

including grass<br />

Cleaner<br />

Flush-Thru<br />

❚ For all marking machines<br />

❚ Keep nozzles and pipes clear<br />

❚ Keep roller wheels rolling<br />

Pack size:<br />

10 litres<br />

Concentrate<br />

❚ High pigment<br />

❚ Excellent water resistance<br />

❚ Colour options available<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Application: Spray or transfer wheel<br />

marking machine<br />

Dilution Initial Marking: 3:1 ratio<br />

water to paint: Overmarking: 7:1 ratio<br />

Standard<br />

❚ Anti-clogging additive<br />

❚ For initial and over-marking<br />

❚ Crisp, bright lines<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Grass<br />

Application: Spray or transfer wheel<br />

marking machine<br />

Dilution Initial Marking: 2:1 ratio<br />

water to paint: Overmarking: 4:1 ratio<br />

Pack size: 10 litres<br />

Area of use: Synthetic surface only<br />

Application: By spray<br />

Dilution rate: 2:1<br />

Colour options are available for<br />

paints showing this symbol<br />

White Powders<br />

Pack size:<br />

Application:<br />

Area of use:<br />

Low cost, high-white, free flowing,<br />

easily applied powders. Ideal to use<br />

during the wet winter months. Just 44<br />

kgs to mark a full size football pitch<br />

with an 8cm wide line.<br />

25kg<br />

Transfer wheel<br />

marking machines<br />

Grass<br />

Paint Colourants<br />

A range of concentrated colours are<br />

available in 1 litre packs<br />

Snowcal 10<br />

Snowcal 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 />

❚ High -white base material provides<br />

sharp, bright lines<br />

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❱LINE MARKING APPLICATORS<br />

Technically advanced walk behind spray machines and<br />

Transfer Wheel Markers are available to suit a range of<br />

budgets. Each machine has specific benefits that will<br />

appeal both to the high-end professional clubs and those<br />

in the lower league and at grass roots level.<br />

iGO Advance<br />

The perfect partner for<br />

Impact system ready-touse<br />

paints<br />

Consistent application enables<br />

accurate costing per pitch<br />

High pressure, pump delivery system<br />

Effortless to operate<br />

Finger tip on/off solenoid valve and<br />

ski for precision<br />

Handle located, disc lift mechanism<br />

for ease of operation<br />

Pre-drilled spacer holes for easy and<br />

quick line width changes<br />

Pneumatic tyres and non-corrosion<br />

chassis<br />

Long-life removable battery, LED<br />

charge indicator and battery life<br />

indicator<br />

Perfectly balanced for ease of<br />

movement on different surfaces<br />

Carries 2 x 10 litre drums or 3 x 5 litre<br />

eco bags<br />

Optional 18 litre paint pod for<br />

applying dilutable concentrates<br />

iGO Mini<br />

Compact marker for 5 litre<br />

drums, perfect for stadiums or<br />

grounds with one or two pitches<br />

Discs can be either front- or<br />

side-mounted<br />

Lightweight and effortless to operate<br />

Compact and easily folded for<br />

transport/storage<br />

Finger tip on/off, no drip solenoid<br />

valve controls<br />

High-pressure pump for consistent<br />

paint flow<br />

Long-life, removable battery<br />

Pneumatic tyres and non-corrosion<br />

chassis<br />

Glider<br />

The robust spray marker<br />

for Impact ready-to-use<br />

paints<br />

Can carry 2 x 10 litre packs of<br />

Impact paint<br />

Delivers consistent, efficient,<br />

effective marking of multiple<br />

pitches<br />

Perfectly balanced for ease of<br />

movement over a range of<br />

surfaces<br />

Adjustable handles to suit operator<br />

preferences<br />

Powerful, high-pressure pump for<br />

consistent paint flow<br />

Long-life removable battery, LED<br />

and battery life charge indicators<br />

Pneumatic tyres and galvanised<br />

chassis<br />

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Transfer Wheel Markers<br />

Aerosol Markers<br />

A choice of Transfer Wheel markers are available, ranging from heavy<br />

duty, Premiership use quality to budget, grass roots options. To maintain<br />

the required performance, it is essential that the machines are<br />

thoroughly cleaned after every use.<br />

Dimple<br />

❚ Interchangeable 5 and 8 cm marking<br />

wheels<br />

❚ Available also as a 10 cm model.<br />

❚ Choice of standard rubber Pneumatictyre<br />

wheels<br />

❚ Tank capacity of 16 litres<br />

❚ Marks out approx. 2 football pitches with<br />

one filling<br />

Sharpliner<br />

❚ 4-wheel applicator for line<br />

accuracy<br />

❚ Holds 3 aerosols<br />

❚ Finger tip on/off control<br />

❚ Allows for easy adjustable<br />

spray widths<br />

Prince<br />

❚ Light and inexpensive it incorporates the<br />

“Rollamark” inter-leaved transfer wheel<br />

for improved performance.<br />

❚ Tank capacity of 18 litres<br />

❚ Interchangeable 5 or 8 cm marking<br />

wheel.<br />

❚ Available with a 10 cm marking wheel<br />

❚ Both models have the option of<br />

pneumatic-tyre wheels<br />

Linesman<br />

❚ Light, inexpensive, ideal for use on smaller<br />

grounds and tennis grass courts<br />

❚ Interchangeable 5 and 8 cm marking<br />

wheels<br />

❚ Choice of tank capacity 9 and 14 litres<br />

❚ Available with a 10 cm marking wheel on<br />

the 3 gallon model.<br />

❚ Pneumatic-tyre wheels are optional on<br />

each machine<br />

Rollaline<br />

❚ Sturdy, rustproof tank<br />

❚ 18 litre paint capacity<br />

❚ Drain plug<br />

❚ Pneumatic tyres<br />

❚ Easy to clean and simple<br />

maintenance<br />

❚ Perfect for use with Preline initial<br />

marking paint’<br />

Two Wheeled<br />

Aerosol Applicator<br />

❚ Holds a 750 ml aerosol can<br />

❚ Ideal for GUR and out of bounds<br />

markings<br />

❚ Easy to clean and maintain<br />

Hand Held<br />

Applicator<br />

❚ Holds a 750 ml aerosol can<br />

❚ Allows more accurate<br />

application<br />

❚ Reduces operator contact with<br />

paint<br />

Golf Cup Marker<br />

❚ Unique design<br />

❚ Applies aerosol paint around the<br />

perimeter of the holes<br />

❚ Simple and effective<br />

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❱LEADING THE WAY IN GPS & ROBOTI<br />

NEW<br />

The TinyLineMarker is the next generation<br />

GPS, fully autonomous pitch line marking<br />

robot, specially developed for marking lines<br />

on multiple sports surfaces using the award<br />

winning Impact paint.<br />

Operated from a supplied tablet and<br />

featuring advanced GPS technology, the<br />

TinyLineMarker is faster, more flexible and<br />

highly accurate. It is easy to operate, simple<br />

to maintain and so light it can be picked up<br />

by one person and easily transportable, even<br />

in the back of a small hatchback. The<br />

robot can be supplied with two<br />

interchangeable batteries to<br />

provide up to 10 hours spraying<br />

time without<br />

re-charging.<br />

❱ Faster ❱ Simpler ❱ Lighter<br />

The<br />

Package<br />

◗ TinyLineMarker robot<br />

◗ Samsung Galaxy Wi-Fi tablet complete<br />

with App<br />

◗ 2 x SIM CARDS<br />

◗ Lithium re-chargeable battery<br />

◗ 230 volt charger, UK plug included<br />

● Set up a pitch in just a few minutes with the simple to<br />

use App supplied with the Samsung Galaxy tablet<br />

● Under 20 minutes to initial mark a standard sized<br />

football pitch<br />

● Mark pitches with fixed posts or moveable goals<br />

● Change or re-position pitches in just seconds<br />

● Personal line marking plans stored indefinitely<br />

● Mark up to 5 football pitches with just 10 litres of<br />

Impact paint....including pitches with fixed sockets<br />

● Reduced paint consumption<br />

● Football, Rugby Union, Rugby League, American<br />

Football, Tennis, Lacrosse<br />

● Athletic field markings including multi-lane running<br />

tracks<br />

Benefits<br />

Small in size, big on performance<br />

The robot features a highly<br />

sophisticated built-in<br />

GPS-<strong>RT</strong>K receiver and antenna<br />

that connects with satellites<br />

circling the earth and mobile<br />

network connections.<br />

Simplicity and speed are the<br />

key to success. Pitch dimensions<br />

can be input using the App and<br />

multiple pitches re-positioned to best<br />

fit the site using Google Maps. Inputs can<br />

then be stored so you never lose your lines. Initial marking a<br />

standard size football pitch takes less than 20 minutes,<br />

including all the perimeter lines, penalty boxes, the ‘D’,<br />

centre circle, corner angles and even the penalty spot<br />

…with one click on the tablet.<br />

✱ Further details of TinyLineMarker and Armaline<br />

GPS are in a new Line Marking brochure.<br />

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IC LINE MARKING TECHNOLOGY<br />

NEW<br />

The Armaline GPS is a unique, GPS-based semi-autonomous<br />

ride-on line marking system developed especially for use with<br />

Impact line marking paint.<br />

Speed, accuracy and versatility are the hallmarks of this exciting<br />

introduction to the groundsman’s and contractor’s portfolio of line marking<br />

options.<br />

Connected to a customised John Deere Gator 855D XUV utility vehicle, the<br />

Armaline-GPS/Gator combination comes complete with auto-powered<br />

steering, delivering precision initial and over-marking of pitch lines for a<br />

wide range of sports surfaces.<br />

Armaline GPS is fast: A variable travel speed, controlled by the operator,<br />

means the line marking operation can be comfortably undertaken at 10km<br />

per hour or more whilst marking, or in transport mode.<br />

Armaline GPS is versatile. Supplied as part of a package, the Gator utility<br />

vehicle can be driven in traffic on public roads between sites, allowing for<br />

its deployment for a wide range of other grounds maintenance tasks .<br />

Armaline GPS is accurate: The GPS autopowered<br />

steering provides the most<br />

accurate way to initial and over-mark<br />

multiple sports surfaces; applying the<br />

brightest lines using the award<br />

winning Impact paint system.<br />

Programmes are available for<br />

football, rugby union, rugby<br />

league, athletics running tracks,<br />

and more.<br />

The<br />

Package<br />

● Armaline-GPS line marker unit<br />

● John Deere Gator 855D XUV Utility<br />

Vehicle<br />

● Impact paint delivery system<br />

● Electric ECO Auto-Powered Steering<br />

● Sportstraq LMK including GPS<br />

receiver, relay module and antenna<br />

● Sportstraq Line Marking App preloaded<br />

with line marking plans<br />

● iPAD Pro 10.2” Cellular 63GB and<br />

holder (for use with your network SIM<br />

card)<br />

● Easy-Spray plus control joystick<br />

● Fixing framework and pod for 4 x 10<br />

litre drums<br />

● 12 months warranty<br />

● GPS provision, remote support and<br />

trouble-shooting (annual subscription<br />

required)<br />

❖ For a demonstration of this exciting line<br />

marking system contact your Rigby Taylor area<br />

representative or call Freefone 0800 424 919<br />

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Brightest strongest lines<br />

“<br />

Attention to detail is what sets people apart<br />

and when staging the Nature Valley<br />

International for the world’s best players, Devonshire<br />

Park expects the best. Duraline Advantage provides<br />

the brightest and strongest line we have ever seen<br />

and all this without any ghosting……perfect!<br />

”<br />

Danny Negus<br />

Head Groundsman<br />

Devonshire Park<br />

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BY NOZZLE<br />

Nozzle Flow Rates<br />

All calculations are based on 10 minutes spraying time which<br />

represents the average actual spraying time for a standard<br />

football pitch*.<br />

The concentrate figures show the expected results using the<br />

recommended dilution rates for over-marking.<br />

Cone Flow Rate @ 4 Bar Impact Impact Impact Impact Impact Impact<br />

Nozzles (58 PSI) HD XP Impact Lite Pure Green-Out Hard<br />

Surface<br />

Gold<br />

Red<br />

Amber<br />

Green<br />

Green 015<br />

Yellow 02<br />

Blue 03<br />

1.1 litres in 10 mins<br />

(0.11 litres/minute)<br />

1.5 litres in 10 mins<br />

(0.15 litres/minute )<br />

1.9 litres in 10 mins<br />

(0.19 litres/minute)<br />

3 litres in 10 mins<br />

(0.3 litres/minute)<br />

BY NOZZLE<br />

8 litres in 10 mins<br />

(0.8 litres/minute)<br />

12 litres in 10 mins<br />

(1.2 litres/minute)<br />

IMPACT READY-TO-USE (<strong>RT</strong>U) PAINTS<br />

✗<br />

✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗<br />

✓<br />

1.5 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

1.9 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

3 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

1.1 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

Flat Fan Flow Rate @ 3 Bar Dazzle Supreme Superline Concentrate Standard Synthetic &<br />

Nozzles (43.5 PSI) Xtra<br />

Hard<br />

(15:1) (12:1) (10.1) (7:1) (4:1) Surface<br />

(<strong>RT</strong>U)<br />

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓<br />

6 litres in 10 mins<br />

0.38 litres<br />

(0.6 litres/minute)<br />

0.46 litres 0.54 litres 0.75 litres 1.2 litres<br />

per pitch per pitch per pitch per pitch per pitch<br />

✗<br />

✓<br />

0.5 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

0.75 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

1.5 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

1.9 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

3 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

0.61 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

0.92 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

1.5 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

1.9 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

3 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

0.72 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

1.09 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

1.5 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

1.9 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

3 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

1 litre<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

1.5 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

3 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

1.6 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

2.4 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

*Per Pitch refers to marking a standard size grass football pitch of 650 linear metres (711 yards)<br />

at an average walking speed of 2.5 mph (65 metres per minute). Dilution rates are the<br />

maximum recommended water to paint ratio by product<br />

✗<br />

✗<br />

✓<br />

1.5 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✓<br />

1.9 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

DURALINE DILUTABLE CONCENTRATE (DC) PAINTS<br />

✗<br />

✓<br />

8 litres<br />

per pitch<br />

✗<br />

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DRESSINGS<br />

❱GREEN-SPREAD<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<br />

flexibility 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<br />

(which sanitises the material) continued by a cooler and slower<br />

decay of the woodier organic matter. When this composting<br />

process is finally completed, the product can be graded into<br />

different particle sizes 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<br />

of 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<br />

and Manganese that have a vital role in many plant<br />

physiological processes e.g. enzyme reactions and<br />

photosynthesis.<br />

✱ Improving the soil structure by helping form larger pore spaces<br />

resulting in improved oxygen aeration as well reducing the<br />

effects of soil compaction, so improving drainage and reducing<br />

the problems 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<br />

than 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<br />

it more susceptible to fungal disease.<br />

Product range<br />

Green-Spread can be used as a<br />

straight compost and is available in<br />

a range of screened particle sizes<br />

depending on the use required.<br />

Coarse grades are available which<br />

are more suitable for use in<br />

landscaping situations eg. amenity<br />

mulch (20-40mm) and bark<br />

replacement mulch (10-20mm),<br />

whereas the finer particle grades are<br />

more suited for example for use as a<br />

top dressing (0-8mm). The compost<br />

specification details will vary<br />

depending on the use.<br />

In addition Green-Spread can be customised to the customer's<br />

own specification, for example being mixed with other organic<br />

matter and brought on site ready mixed for immediate use.<br />

Green-Spread is available nationally, delivered as loose loads either<br />

as the compost in its own right (cubic metres) or as a mixed<br />

product with other materials (tonnes). Comprehensive specification<br />

sheets are available for all products.<br />

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❱BULK MATERIALS<br />

To meet the needs of professional landscapers Rigby Taylor 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 ● Planting composts<br />

● Top Dressings ● 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<br />

top 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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SPO<strong>RT</strong>S EQUIPMENT<br />

Rigby Taylor are main distributors of the market leading range of sports equipment from Broxap<br />

Sports. The range includes Football Goals & Nets, Tennis Posts & Nets, Rugby Posts, Hockey Goals<br />

plus much more. Below is just a small selection of the range.<br />

For more information please contact your Rigby Taylor area representative or call<br />

Freephone 0800 424 919 or email: sales@rigbytaylor.com<br />

Football Goals - Stadium<br />

Box Shaped Elliptical Aluminium Socketed<br />

Stadium Goal Posts 24 x 8<br />

Specification<br />

❱ Goalposts manufactured from 100mm x<br />

107mm elliptical x 2.5mm thick reinforced<br />

aluminium<br />

❱ Heavy duty internal and external laser cut<br />

solid steel L-shaped fittings, ensure a long<br />

lasting and precision mitred crossbar /<br />

upright corner joint<br />

Codes & Description<br />

2711 – goal posts complete with sockets - sold<br />

in pairs<br />

2711-SET A – complete set with heavyweight<br />

freehanging supports, net frame and<br />

nets - sold in pairs<br />

Football Goals –<br />

Parks & Playing Fields<br />

Heavyweight 76mm Socketed Steel Goal Posts<br />

24 x 8<br />

Specification<br />

❱ Goalposts manufactured from heavyweight<br />

76mm OD x 3mm thick steel with welded<br />

corner joints for additional strength.<br />

❱ Uprights simply slot into crossbars and bolt<br />

together using zinc plated nuts, washers and<br />

bolts<br />

❱ Uprights drop into 46cm deep, 83mm OD<br />

steel ground sockets c/w welded base plate<br />

❱ Goalposts and sockets are powder coated<br />

white<br />

Football Goals – Stadium<br />

Box Shaped Aluminium Socketed Stadium<br />

Goal Posts 24 x 8<br />

Specification<br />

❱ Goalposts manufactured from 80mm x 3mm<br />

thick reinforced aluminium<br />

❱ Heavy duty internal and external laser cut<br />

solid steel L-shaped fittings, ensure a long<br />

lasting and precision mitred crossbar /<br />

upright corner joint<br />

Codes & Description<br />

2711/80 – goal posts complete with sockets -<br />

sold in pairs<br />

2711/80-SET A – complete set with heavy<br />

weight freehanging supports, net<br />

frame and nets - sold in pairs<br />

❱ Complete with safety net hooks and plastic<br />

socket caps<br />

Codes & Description<br />

2759 – goal posts complete with sockets<br />

- sold in pairs<br />

2759/L - goal posts complete with locking<br />

sockets - sold in pairs<br />

2759/P – goal posts without sockets<br />

- sold in pairs<br />

2759-SET – complete set with supports & nets -<br />

sold in pairs<br />

Football Goals<br />

- Schools & Colleges<br />

Freestanding Folding Aluminium 9-a-side<br />

16’ x 7’ Football Goals<br />

Specification<br />

❱ Goalposts manufactured from 80mm OD x<br />

3mm thick reinforced aluminium<br />

❱ 32mm OD x 1.6mm thick galvanised steel<br />

net supports foldaway without the need for<br />

tools<br />

❱ 50mm square x 2.5mm thick steel drop over<br />

backbars are easy to install and remove<br />

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Football Goals 3G<br />

& Artificial Pitches<br />

Self Weighted Portable Freestanding Football<br />

Goals<br />

Specification<br />

❱ Self weighted rollaway goals require no<br />

additional anchorage, optimising mobility.<br />

❱ Goalposts manufactured from 100mm x<br />

107mm elliptical x 2.5mm thick reinforced<br />

aluminium.<br />

❱ Heavy duty internal and external laser cut<br />

solid steel L shaped fittings, ensure a long<br />

lasting and precision mitred crossbar /<br />

upright corner joint.<br />

Codes & Description<br />

Senior – 24’ x 8’<br />

2719/R – self weighted posts - sold in pairs<br />

2719/R-SET – complete with premium braided<br />

nets - sold in pairs<br />

9-a-side – 16’ x 7’<br />

2719/16X7/R – self weighted goal posts<br />

- sold in pairs<br />

2719/16X7/R-SET– complete with premium<br />

braided nets - sold in pairs<br />

Mini Soccer 7-a-side – 12’ x 6’<br />

2719/12X6/R – self weighted goal posts<br />

- sold in pairs<br />

2719/12X6/R-SET– complete with premium<br />

braided nets - sold in pairs<br />

Codes & Description<br />

2819/80F –goal posts - sold in pairs<br />

2819/80F-SET – complete set with nets - sold in pairs


Tennis Posts & Nets<br />

Specification<br />

❱ Posts manufactured from 76mm square x<br />

3mm thick steel with fitted aluminium top<br />

caps and welded stainless steel lugs<br />

❱ Winder end post is fitted with a heavy duty<br />

brass winding mechanism and pulley wheel.<br />

❱ Posts drop 20cm into 90mm square steel<br />

sockets that are 36cm deep overall.<br />

❱ Complete with stainless steel lacing bars.<br />

Codes & Description<br />

5198 – Socketed Square Tennis Posts - Set<br />

TN.NT-1 – Tournament Double top tennis net<br />

TN.NT-2 – Tournament tennis net<br />

Cricket Practise Cages<br />

Specification<br />

❱ Manufactured from 42mm OD steel powder<br />

coated in dark green.<br />

❱ Heavy duty welded corner joints for<br />

maximum strength.<br />

❱ Complete with heavy duty cricket net<br />

Codes & Description<br />

5454 – cricket cage complete with net<br />

5454/W - cricket cage complete with net &<br />

wheels<br />

Championship Hockey Goals<br />

Specification<br />

❱ Posts & Crossbars manufactured from 75mm<br />

x 50mm aluminium profile.<br />

❱ With 460mm regulation backboards.<br />

❱ Conforms to BS EN 750<br />

Codes & Description<br />

2857/C – championship hockey goals<br />

– sold in pairs<br />

2857/C-SET – championship hockey goals<br />

complete with 3mm match nets<br />

- sold in pairs<br />

Athletics Hammer/Discus<br />

Throwing Cage<br />

Specification<br />

❱ Manufactured from 6mm thick galvanised<br />

steel box section<br />

❱ Conforms to UKA Specification<br />

❱ Using 7m high posts with 9m gates<br />

Codes & Description<br />

TC.HC-1 – hammer cage with 8 posts for<br />

single circle<br />

TC.HC-2 – hammer cage with 9 posts for<br />

double circle<br />

Rugby Posts<br />

– Parks & Playing Fields<br />

Socketed Steel Rugby Posts<br />

Specification<br />

❱ Rugby posts manufactured from heavy duty<br />

steel.<br />

❱ Hinged goals also available<br />

Codes & Description<br />

2802 – 10.1m high Socketed Senior Posts with<br />

sockets - sold in pairs<br />

2800 – 6.72m high Socketed Junior Posts with<br />

sockets - sold in pairs<br />

Ball Stop Net Systems<br />

Specification<br />

❱ Fixed ball stop system with 3m, 4m, 5m or 6m<br />

heights.<br />

❱ Available in either heavy duty steel or<br />

lightweight reinforced aluminium.<br />

❱ Supplied with ground sockets<br />

Codes & Description<br />

8717 – heavy duty steel socketed ball stop<br />

system<br />

ALPST – lightweight reinforced aluminium<br />

socketed ball stop system<br />

The images shown are<br />

just a few examples of<br />

the range available.<br />

For more details on the<br />

full range, an illustrated<br />

brochure is available on<br />

request. For your free<br />

copy, just contact your<br />

Rigby Taylor area<br />

representative or<br />

Freephone on 0800 424<br />

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FUNGICIDE APPLICATION TIMING<br />

Fungicides are generally classified into specific groups and<br />

should ideally be applied when conditions are conducive to<br />

disease attack, or at the first sign of a disease outbreak.<br />

Different groups of fungicides have different modes of action.<br />

Some are multi-site, others are single site inhibitors. Some work<br />

better when the grass is actively growing whilst others perform<br />

better under cold conditions.<br />

Curative Action: Opposite to prevention is to cure an infection<br />

after it has already occurred. Here, spores will have already<br />

entered the leaf tissue and are actively producing mycelial<br />

growth inside the leaf. It is vital for effective control that<br />

application of a curative fungicide is applied immediately any<br />

sign of disease is observed. Most fungicides with curative action<br />

will also protect plants that have not been infected.<br />

SPORE GERMINATION PENETRATION MYCELIAL GROWTH BLISTERING SPORULATION<br />

PREVENTATIVE/<br />

PROTECTANT ACTION<br />

Prevents/protects against<br />

spore germination and<br />

infection on leaf surface<br />

Apply fungicide prior to<br />

high disease risk periods<br />

before infection occurs<br />

CURATIVE ACTION<br />

Prevents early disease<br />

development inside the plant<br />

Treat during periods of high disease<br />

pressure when infection may have<br />

occurred but symptoms not yet visible<br />

ERADICANT ACTION<br />

Halts pathogen development when disease symptoms<br />

are visible and prevents further spread<br />

Apply fungicide treatments immediately at first<br />

visible signs of disease infection<br />

Preventatiive Action: When weather/climatic conditions are ideal<br />

for disease development, it is highly likely that disease spores will<br />

be active on the leaf surface. However, these spores may not<br />

have penetrated (infected) the plant. Applying a fungicide as a<br />

preventative application before infection occurs will ensure that<br />

the plant is protected. The difficulty however is predicting when<br />

infection may occur and here local knowledge, consulting past<br />

records and attention to weather forecasts is essential.<br />

Tank Mixing – More recently it has been shown that combining<br />

as a tank mix, two or more products from different chemical<br />

groups and with differing modes of action can improve the<br />

overall effect and reduce the risk of disease resistance. Rigby<br />

Taylor provide a range of disease control strategies. See your<br />

area representative for details.<br />

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER<br />

DEFENDER<br />

FUSION<br />

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TURF DISEASE IDENTIFICATION<br />

Fusarium Patch<br />

(Microdochium nivale)<br />

Anthracnose<br />

(Colletotrichum cereale)<br />

Red Thread<br />

(Laetisaria fuciformis)<br />

Symptoms<br />

The disease first shows as small patches<br />

of yellowish, dying grass that later turn<br />

brown, increase in size and coalesce. In<br />

moist, humid weather the patches may<br />

become covered with a white or faintly<br />

pink cotton like fungal growth, which<br />

mats the dying vegetation together.<br />

The disease is encouraged by lack of<br />

aeration and excessive use of<br />

Nitrogenous fertilisers, especially when<br />

applied after August.<br />

Conditions favouring development<br />

❉ Thrives during warm, wet weather<br />

12-19°C<br />

❉ Can occur during summer months<br />

❉ Symptoms often masked by fast<br />

growth<br />

❉ Spread under moist conditions and<br />

slow growth<br />

❉ Transmitted by wind-borne asexual<br />

spores<br />

❉ Lies dormant on dead leaf matter<br />

❉ Can be carried on tyres and shoes<br />

Symptoms<br />

Anthracnose occurs in two forms, basal<br />

rot and foliar blight, which can develop<br />

at different times of year according to<br />

weather conditions. Basal rot symptoms<br />

are yellowing leaves, with the youngest<br />

leaf brick-red in colour and black rot<br />

appearing at the base of the leaves.<br />

With foliar blight, symptoms appear as<br />

irregular, yellow or brown patches of<br />

turf, which turn tan and die. It can be<br />

mistaken for drought, however the<br />

symptoms worsen with watering and<br />

numerous small black fruiting bodies<br />

covered with black spines can be seen<br />

at the rotting base of the plant.<br />

Conditions favouring development<br />

❉ Presence of Poa annua<br />

❉ Basal rot appears under wet/cool<br />

conditions<br />

❉ Foliar blight occurs under higher<br />

summer temperatures<br />

❉ More likely to occur when the turf<br />

under stress<br />

- Low fertility (particularly Nitrogen)<br />

- Soil compaction,<br />

- Drought<br />

- Excessively low mowing heights<br />

❉ Insect/nematode activity can<br />

encourage development<br />

Symptoms<br />

Patches of affected grass with a reddish<br />

tinge at first, later becoming light brown<br />

or almost bleached in appearance.<br />

Patches vary in size from 7.5cm to 25cm<br />

in diameter but can be much<br />

larger.Two types of fungal growth may<br />

be seen on the patches, particularly<br />

under wet or humid conditions. The first<br />

takes the form of small, pink, cottony<br />

flocks, and can be confused with<br />

growth of the fungus causing Snow<br />

Mould. The second is specific to red<br />

thread – pinkish-red, gelatinous, threadlike<br />

structures (stromata), 1-2mm in<br />

length, are produced on the leaves<br />

and may bind them together. When dry,<br />

the pink strands are brittle and<br />

resemble red threads. These shatter and<br />

spread the disease. Dry fragments can<br />

survive for up to two years.<br />

Conditions favouring development<br />

❉ Attacks Fescue and Lolium perenne<br />

species<br />

❉ Favours mild temperatures/damp<br />

surface<br />

❉ Grass susceptible with low fertility<br />

❉ Slow growing turfgrass<br />

High risk period<br />

High risk period<br />

High risk period<br />

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Fusarium Patch controlled by Anthracnose controlled by Red Thread controlled by<br />

Eland<br />

Exteris<br />

Fusion<br />

Eland<br />

Fusion<br />

Eland<br />

Fusion<br />

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Dollar Spot<br />

(Sclerotinia homoeocarpa)<br />

Brown Patch<br />

(Rhizoctonia solani)<br />

Rust<br />

(Puccina spp.)<br />

Symptoms<br />

Dollar Spot is most commonly found on<br />

closely mowed turfgrasses. The disease<br />

appears as round, brown to strawcolored<br />

and somewhat sunken spots,<br />

often seen in clusters. Dollar Spot is<br />

readily distinguished from other turf<br />

disease by light-tan lesions with a<br />

reddish-brown border on the leaf<br />

blades of live plants near the edge of<br />

the affected area. Early in the day or in<br />

periods of extended dew, cobweb-like<br />

mycelium of the fungus can be seen<br />

growing on affected areas. During early<br />

stages of the disease, affected plants<br />

may appear water-soaked and wilted,<br />

but spots quickly fade to a<br />

characteristic straw colour.<br />

Conditions favouring development<br />

❉ Thrives under periods of high humidity<br />

15-30<br />

❉ Grass susceptible under heavy dew<br />

formation<br />

❉ High humidity during day, cool at<br />

nights<br />

❉ Fescue and Poa annua are at high<br />

risk<br />

❉ Disease requires high moisture in leaf<br />

canopy<br />

Symptoms<br />

Turfgrasses that are wet for extended<br />

periods and are closely mowed will<br />

produce a distinctive gray-purplish<br />

bordered ring that is up to 50cm in<br />

diameter. On taller cut grasses that are<br />

not wet for extended periods will begin<br />

to produce patches that can be<br />

several feet in diameter and may have<br />

a ‘frogeye’ appearance. White<br />

mycelium can be found on dewcovered<br />

turf in the early part of the<br />

morning. On a closer look at the leaf<br />

blades you may be able to see tan to<br />

brown small, irregular shaped lesions.<br />

Conditions favouring development<br />

❉ Thrives in temperatures range 70°F to<br />

90°F<br />

❉ Can survive freezing conditions<br />

❉ It is most when temperatures keep<br />

above 68°F<br />

❉ Attacks during extended periods of<br />

high humidity<br />

❉ Thrives on lush and succulent growth<br />

❉ Over winters in grass tissue or Sclerotia<br />

bodies<br />

Symptoms<br />

Rust appears as an orange or yellowishorange<br />

powder (spores) on grass leaf<br />

blades, especially in late summer to<br />

early autumn when the weather is dry.<br />

Overall, the turf may assume a yellow,<br />

red, or brown appearance. Close<br />

examination will reveal the pustules,<br />

which easily rub off on your hand.<br />

Conditions favouring development<br />

❉ Low fertility (in particular Nitrogen)<br />

❉ Cool nights with heavy dew<br />

❉ Frequent light rainfall increases risk<br />

❉ Cloud and humidity followed by hot,<br />

sunny weather<br />

❉ Spreads via air, water, shoes,<br />

equipment<br />

❉ Weakens grass making it more<br />

susceptible to other problems<br />

High risk period<br />

High risk period<br />

High risk period<br />

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Eland<br />

Exteris<br />

Fusion<br />

Brown Patch controlled by<br />

Eland<br />

Rust controlled by<br />

Eland<br />

Fusion<br />

Defender<br />

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Grey Snow Mould<br />

(Typhula spp.)<br />

Leaf Spot<br />

(Drechslera poae)<br />

Fairy Rings<br />

(Basidiomycetes)<br />

Symptoms<br />

Consist of roughly circular patches (at<br />

least 3 to 12 inches) of dead and<br />

matted grass blades. In severe cases,<br />

these patches coalesce and may not<br />

be recognizable as individual circles. A<br />

useful identifying characteristic of Grey<br />

Snow Mould is the presence of tiny<br />

brown to black mycelial masses<br />

(sclerotia) on the blades and in the leaf<br />

sheaths of infec ted plants. These<br />

survival structures vary in size and color,<br />

becoming smaller and darker as they<br />

dry.<br />

Conditions favouring development<br />

❉ Active are active at temperatures<br />

just above freezing<br />

❉ Favours most conditions for<br />

development<br />

❉ Thrives under a blanket of fresh snow<br />

or fallen leaves.<br />

❉ Remains inactive during the warm<br />

months when other<br />

❉ Spores can survive in thatch and on<br />

Scerotinia bodies<br />

Symptoms<br />

Leaf spots on turfgrass leaf blades<br />

begin as small red to purplish ovals that<br />

later develop tan centers of dead<br />

tissue with darker borders (‘eye spots’).<br />

The fungi that cause leaf spots directly<br />

penetrate leaf sheaths and blades at<br />

random or enter via mowing wounds<br />

which commonly leads to a tip blight.<br />

When turfgrass is succulent from recent<br />

Nitrogen fertilization and there is<br />

abundant moisture on the leaf blades,<br />

numerous leaf spot infections per blade<br />

can occur. The leaf spots may then<br />

coalesce and cause extensive<br />

blighting. The fungus may even invade<br />

the crowns and roots, leaving the plants<br />

weakened and rotted. This severe stage<br />

is called ‘melting-out’. Large areas of<br />

dead or badly weakened turfgrass may<br />

result.<br />

Conditions favouring development<br />

❉ Active at mild, warm temperatures<br />

around 20°C<br />

❉ Attacks moist leaf blades under high<br />

humidity<br />

❉ High levels of fertility<br />

❉ Lower than recommended mowing<br />

heights<br />

❉ Excessive thatch<br />

Symptoms<br />

There are 3 types of Fairy Ring.<br />

Type 1 Typically appear as a ring of<br />

dead or stressed turf, bordered on<br />

both inner and outer edges by a band<br />

of stimulated grass growth. New rings<br />

can appear just as green ‘patches’.<br />

Type 2 Stimulated grass growths are<br />

seen normally without fruiting bodies. It<br />

is rare that excessive damage is<br />

caused to the turf.<br />

Type 3 Have no distinct affect on turf<br />

except when the fruiting bodies are<br />

present, forming rings of mushrooms or<br />

puffballs.<br />

Conditions favouring development<br />

❉ High thatch levels in fine turf<br />

❉ Soil high in organic matter<br />

❉ Colonises thatch at the turf base<br />

❉ Starts with a germinating spores or a<br />

strand of mycelium<br />

❉ Rings of stimulated growth are the<br />

result of soil Nitrogen release<br />

High risk period<br />

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

High risk period<br />

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

High risk period<br />

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

Grey Snow Mould controlled by<br />

Eland<br />

Leaf Spot controlled by<br />

Eland<br />

Exteris<br />

Fusion<br />

Fairy Rings controlled by<br />

Eland*<br />

Defender*<br />

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NUTRITION DELIVERY TECHNOLOGY<br />

It’s not the time a fertilizer is applied that’s<br />

important it’s when the nutrition becomes<br />

available to the plant. A range of options is<br />

now available to maximise fertilizer<br />

performance in line with the nutrition<br />

demands of the plant.<br />

time for release of the first half.<br />

After complete release of nutrients, the polymer coating<br />

microbially decomposes into naturally occurring soil<br />

elements.<br />

H O<br />

2<br />

H O<br />

2<br />

PCU<br />

Encapsulated granular technology<br />

H O<br />

2<br />

A patented, polymer membrane releases nutrients via<br />

temperature controlled diffusion<br />

PolyPro Coating Technology<br />

Nutrient<br />

Within a week of<br />

application, the<br />

polymer coating<br />

allows soil<br />

moisture in,<br />

which activates<br />

encapsulated<br />

nutients but<br />

doesn’t release<br />

them.<br />

Over the next<br />

several months, the<br />

membrane slowly<br />

releases dissolved<br />

nutrients through<br />

diffusion, only when<br />

triggered by soil<br />

temperature.<br />

After complete<br />

release of nutrients,<br />

the polymer coating<br />

microbially<br />

decomposes into<br />

naturally occurring<br />

soil elements.<br />

Nitrogen is released gradually throughout the plant's growth<br />

cycle, resulting in precise, and predictable feeding of the<br />

rootzone that lasts for months. The key to this consistent,<br />

gradual nutrient release is the Reactive Layers Coating<br />

polymer membrane surounding each granule not affected<br />

by moisture. Nutrient release is only activated by temp -<br />

erature and not by microbial activity or excessive moisture.<br />

There are 3 phases in this release process:-<br />

1. Absorption Phase (first week). No immediate release<br />

occurs during this stage. Until water, which is absorbed into<br />

the polymer coating, reaches the encapsulated urea to<br />

initiate dissolution within, there can be no urea diffusion<br />

release.<br />

2. Steady-State Release Phase. Once release by diffusion<br />

begins, the release rate is constant or steady-state until all<br />

encapsulated urea is dissolved. During this stage there are<br />

both un-dissolved urea solids and urea solution at maximum<br />

concentration encapsulated by the polymer coating. This<br />

maximum solution concentration causes a constant osmotic<br />

pressure and a steady-state release rate. Complete<br />

dissolution of the encapsulated urea occurs when about<br />

50% of the urea has been released, since urea has a<br />

maximum solution concentration of 50% at ambient<br />

temperatures.<br />

3. Declining Release Phase. Once all encapsulated urea<br />

solids are dissolved and only urea solution remains,<br />

continued absorption of water and diffusion release of urea<br />

continuously reduces the solution concentration of the<br />

encapsulated urea. This decreasing concentration results in<br />

a declining osmotic pressure, which causes a continuous<br />

slowing (or declining) of the release rate. Generally, the time<br />

for release of the last half of urea will be about twice the<br />

PSCU<br />

Advanced hybrid release,<br />

dual coating technology<br />

The granule has a thin outer coating of ploymer wax and<br />

Sulphur, with an inner polymer coating, giving a hybrid<br />

diffusion/catastrophic release, which out-performs other<br />

PCSU products on the market.<br />

Less Sulphur coating<br />

reduces N lock-off and<br />

delivers more N<br />

Coating<br />

integrity<br />

is maintained<br />

during<br />

transport,<br />

blending,<br />

bagging and<br />

application<br />

UREA<br />

Outer layers<br />

consist of a thin<br />

coating of<br />

elemental Sulphur<br />

and polymer wax,<br />

which work<br />

together to<br />

protect the inner<br />

polymer coating<br />

Inner layers consist of a thin,<br />

cross-linked polymer film that<br />

encapsulates and protects<br />

the Urea granule<br />

● Unique, durable coating provides gradual consistent N<br />

release when needed to optimize nutrient uptake by the<br />

plant<br />

● Dual-coated technology provides up to 12 weeks of plant<br />

response<br />

● Fewer applications can reduce overall fertilizer expense,<br />

fuel costs and equipment upkeep; allows for optimisation<br />

of labour.<br />

● Highly flowable for ease of handling and consistent<br />

application<br />

● Environmentally responsible with low potential for nutrient<br />

leaching, denitrification, run-off or volatilisation.<br />

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Soil moisture penetrates<br />

the Sulphur and polymer<br />

coatings<br />

Nitrogen begins to dissolve<br />

creating pressure within<br />

the granule<br />

With previous technology SCU’s this<br />

pressure cracked the coating,<br />

immediately releasing N (catastrophic<br />

release). The inner polymer coating of<br />

XCU ® fertilizer results in a hybrid of<br />

diffusion-based release and<br />

catastrophic release, resulting in a<br />

more consistent release profile.<br />

After N release, the<br />

Sulphur eventually<br />

breaks down into the soil<br />

where it may be taken<br />

up by the plant<br />

Turf Quality (1–10)<br />

9.0<br />

8.0<br />

7.0<br />

6.0<br />

5.0<br />

4.0<br />

3.0<br />

2.0<br />

1.0<br />

0<br />

Turf Quality: Untreated and Coated Fertilizers<br />

0 15 27 41 56 70 83<br />

Days after treatment<br />

Untreated XCU ® 41N 150SGN PSCU 38-0-0 (150SGN)<br />

“Application of XCU resulted in<br />

significantly greater turf quality<br />

compared to the PSCU product.<br />

Improved turf quality was<br />

observed between 27-65 days<br />

after application”<br />

Dr Christian Spring<br />

Methylene Urea<br />

Extended N release in mini- and microgranular<br />

form<br />

Premier HG, Microfine, Microlite<br />

and Delta SR contain MU plus a<br />

combination of other essential<br />

nutrients.<br />

The patented Methylene Urea<br />

used by Rigby Taylor, has short<br />

and medium length polymer<br />

chains that are specially designed to<br />

achieve the required results, and release pattern. The length<br />

of chain determines the longevity of release. Rigby Taylor<br />

uses chain lengths that will give 10-24 weeks, depending on<br />

the product range.<br />

The specially designed polymer chains are made up of:-<br />

✱ Free Urea for rapidly available N<br />

✱ Cold water-soluble Nitrogen (CWSN) which gives<br />

available N over a few weeks<br />

✱ Hot water-soluble Nitrogen (HWSN), which releases the N<br />

over 8-16 weeks<br />

✱ Hot water-insoluble Nitrogen (HWIN), which releases the N<br />

over 16-24 weeks<br />

The Methylene Urea also promotes strong root growth and a<br />

balanced, healthier top growth. It also improves the natural<br />

fertility of the soil increasing and sustaining the population of<br />

beneficial organisms because it is a source of organic<br />

Carbon and Nitrogen. The MU will provide a uniform,<br />

sustained release even during hot weather or heavy rain.<br />

The Methylene Urea also has a very low salt index, one of the<br />

lowest available, meaning a very low scorch potential.<br />

Methylene Urea is also contained in Microflow CXS liquid<br />

formulations.<br />

ZeoLite<br />

Provides a natural affinity with N & K in<br />

quality fertilizers<br />

Key addition to the range of<br />

MicrolIte and Microlite Activ8<br />

formulations.<br />

Clinoptilolite (Zeolite) is a naturally<br />

occurring mineral incorporated in<br />

the MicroLite range. It has a natural<br />

affinity to Nitrogen and Potassium<br />

and these nutrients are absorbed into the Clinoptilolite grid<br />

and then released as and when demanded by the plant.<br />

Clinoptilolite will also hold up to 55% of ots weight in moisture,<br />

which is again released as the plant demands.<br />

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NUTRIENT AVAILABILITY & SELECTION<br />

In a turf management environment, nutrients added to the<br />

soil/plant are normally supplied in the form of fertilizer, either<br />

as dry applications such as powder or granules or spray<br />

applied as liquids or water-soluble formulations.<br />

Turf fertilizers are classified as those that are essential<br />

(macro) and applied regularly and those that are required<br />

and applied in lesser quantities (micro) but still important for<br />

healthy plant growth. However, all nutrients are important<br />

and it is not the quantity that is applied but their availability<br />

to the plant.<br />

Nutrient deficiency<br />

Turf quality is controlled not by the total amount of nutrients<br />

available to the plant, but by the nutrient in limited supply. A<br />

simple ‘law of the minimum’ is illustrated here by Liebigs<br />

Barrel.<br />

Just as the capacity of a barrel with staves of unequal<br />

length, is limited by the shortest stave (in this example<br />

Phosphate is the limiting factor), so a plant's growth is limited<br />

by the nutrient in shortest supply.<br />

Understanding how to recognize nutrient deficiencies will<br />

allow corrective action to be taken to lessen the effect and<br />

prevent a similar situation arising in the future.<br />

A range of factors influence the availability of nutrients.<br />

Some will be under your control, others will not.<br />

Cold Soils<br />

Saturated Soils<br />

High pH<br />

Low pH<br />

Compacted Soils<br />

Dry Soils<br />

High Organic Matter<br />

Sandy Soils<br />

High Calcium<br />

Low Organic Matter<br />

High Magnesium<br />

Low Magnesium<br />

Nutrients likely to be deficient<br />

under certain soil conditions<br />

N<br />

N<br />

Cu<br />

S<br />

P<br />

P<br />

K<br />

S<br />

P<br />

S<br />

Ca<br />

Ca<br />

P<br />

P<br />

Fe<br />

Ca<br />

K<br />

K<br />

Cu<br />

Mg<br />

Fe<br />

K<br />

Mg<br />

S<br />

K<br />

Mn<br />

Mg<br />

Mg<br />

S<br />

Mn<br />

K<br />

P<br />

Fe<br />

Fe<br />

Zn<br />

Mo<br />

B<br />

B<br />

B<br />

Zn<br />

Zn<br />

Mn<br />

Zn<br />

Classification of nutrients<br />

MACRONUTRIENTS PLANT REQUIREMENTS<br />

Nitrogen (N) Shoot-root growth, density, colour, disease resistance, and stress tolerance<br />

Phosphate (P) Seedling development and root growth<br />

Potash (K)<br />

Improving drought tolerance by water regulation. Cold hardiness and improved disease resistance<br />

Calcium (Ca) Cell development and division<br />

Magnesium (Mg) Chlorophyll production. Transportation of phosphorous around the plant<br />

Sulphur (S)<br />

Aids in protein synthesis, helps in the utilization of nitrogen. Chlorophyll production<br />

MICRONUTRIENTS (TRACE)<br />

Boron (B)<br />

Cell wall formation. The translocation of sugar and carbohydrates<br />

Copper (Cu) Cell wall structure. Carbohydrate metabolism<br />

Iron (Fe)<br />

Chlorophyll development, colour enhancement and hardening off<br />

Manganese (Mn) Chlorophyll synthesis<br />

Molybdenum (Mo) The conversion of nitrates into amino acids<br />

Zinc (Zn)<br />

Root development and seed establishment<br />

The majority of nutrients are taken up by the roots via the soil though some can also be absorbed through the leaf when<br />

applied as a foliar spray.There are other elements such as Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen can be both through the aerial<br />

parts of the plant and from soil moisture via the roots.<br />

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Nutrient release timing of Nitrogen can be rapid or slow depending on the<br />

form used. The two forms are Nitrogen Ammonium (NH4+) and Nitrate (NH3-).<br />

Applying Nitrate Nitrogen will result in it being quickly taken up by the plant and<br />

producing rapid grass growth. It can however be an excellent tool where the<br />

plant needs a rapid boost and enhanced colour. Ammonium Nitrogen is also<br />

taken in by the plant but utilized less quickly, resulting in slower growth. It is also<br />

held longer in the soil, which reduces the risk of loss through rapid leaching.<br />

Nitrogen Uptake<br />

Nitrogen occurs in various forms, organic, ammoniacal and ureic. These have to<br />

go through various processes before they are available to the plant.<br />

Organic: Organic sources have to go through Mineralization. This process<br />

transforms the organic source into an inorganic source (ammonium).<br />

The first part of the process is Aminization, which is the decomposition of the<br />

organic N by bacteria and fungi, to produce Amino Nitrogen, which is then<br />

microbially converted in to ammonia.<br />

+Aminization<br />

+Ammonification<br />

Organic N = Amino Acids = Ammonium N<br />

Ammoniacal: Ammoniacal sources have to go through Nitrification, when the<br />

Ammonium is converted in to Nitrate.<br />

The first process involve Nitrosmonas (bacteria), which oxidize the Ammonia in to<br />

Nitrite. Nitrobacter (bacteria) then oxidize the Nitrite in to Nitrate. These reactions<br />

occur very closely to prevent a build up of Nitrite, as it is toxic to the plant.<br />

+Nitrosomonas + Nitrobacter<br />

Ammonium = Nitrite = Nitrate<br />

Ureic: Ureic nitrogen is hydrolized into ammonia (and carbon dioxide) by an<br />

enzyme called Urease.<br />

+Urease<br />

Urea<br />

= Ammonia<br />

All the above processes can be affected by moisture, temperature, microbial<br />

activity, pH and aeration.<br />

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Applying Nutrients<br />

Getting fertilizer to where it is needed can be<br />

achieved in different ways; dry (granules/-<br />

powders) applied alone or from a spray<br />

(liquid/water soluble).<br />

In the main however, there is no hard and fast<br />

rule as to what is best. The application<br />

selection method will often depend on<br />

practicalities, climatic conditions and personal<br />

preference. In many cases it will be that ‘one<br />

size does not fit all’ and a combination of<br />

application methods will be selected.<br />

The most successful fertilizer programme will be<br />

one that provides a consistent supply of plant<br />

nutrients when demanded, without causing a<br />

surge (flush) of vegetative growth or cause a<br />

‘lock up’ of other nutrients availability.<br />

The Rigby Taylor range offers the widest choice<br />

of fertilizer options.<br />

Controlled release – Microlite, PolyPro, ConVert,<br />

Premier HG, Microfine, Microflow<br />

Conventional release – MicroLite Activ8,<br />

TE-Bag, Fine Turf, Outfield<br />

Organic/Organic content – Microfine Organic,<br />

Apex, Delta<br />

Liquid – MicroFlow<br />

Water soluble – Microsol<br />

Which to apply and why?<br />

Different fertilizers have different modes of action and it<br />

is important to understand some of the key factors that<br />

influence the selection making process.<br />

Where a quick response is required, a fertilizer with the<br />

ability to allow rapid availability of nutrients to the plant<br />

will be a key factor in the selection making process.<br />

There are products, including liquids, water-solubles and<br />

conventional dry formulations, that will provide a rapid<br />

growth response in the turf plant and enhanced colour.<br />

The downsides to applying such products are two fold.<br />

1. Excessive nutrient loss through the leaves could<br />

quickly occur as, due to the creation of increased<br />

vegetative growth, mowing regimes may be increased<br />

leading to increased clipping removal, and<br />

2. Rapid leaching of nutrients, surface run-off,<br />

volatilization<br />

Slow release, controlled/phased release and organic<br />

based fertilizers release their nutrients over a period of<br />

time (up to 24 weeks) and offer a consistent and<br />

reliable delivery of nutrients. Such control over the<br />

nutrient release will minimize nutrient loss and maximize<br />

nutrient efficiency.<br />

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pH INFLUENCE ON NUTRIENT AVAILABILITY<br />

The letters pH stand for ‘Potential Hydrogen’ and represents<br />

the measure of Hydrogen ions in the soil.<br />

The availability of soil nutrients is affected to a greater or lesser degree by the pH of the soil. The chart<br />

below indicates the effect that levels of pH can have on the availability of nutrients to the plant.<br />

Using the chart, in conjunction with the results of soil analysis, can be used in deciding the fertilizer<br />

programme to adopt.<br />

Optimum turf pH<br />

4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0<br />

Nitrogen<br />

Phosphorus<br />

Potassium<br />

Sulphur<br />

Calcium<br />

Magnesium<br />

Iron<br />

Manganese<br />

Boron<br />

Copper & Zinc<br />

Molydenum<br />

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NOZZLES<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 />

The most cost-effective<br />

investment in reducing drift<br />

and waste, Air Bubble Jets<br />

are the nozzle preference for<br />

golf course greenkeepers,<br />

groundsmen and landscapers<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 in<br />

the United Kingdom and are exclusively marketed by Rigby Taylor 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 air<br />

to be sucked in through the slots<br />

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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Air Bubble Jet<br />

Application Rates<br />

Nozzle<br />

0.1<br />

Orange<br />

0.15<br />

Green<br />

0.2<br />

Yellow<br />

**<br />

At 2 bar<br />

0.25<br />

Lilac<br />

***<br />

At 2 bar<br />

0.3<br />

Blue<br />

***<br />

At 2 bar<br />

0.35<br />

Brown Red<br />

***<br />

At 2 bar<br />

0.4<br />

Flame Red<br />

***<br />

At 2 bar<br />

0.5<br />

Brown<br />

***<br />

At 2 bar<br />

0.6<br />

Grey<br />

***<br />

At 2 bar<br />

0.8<br />

White<br />

***<br />

At 2 bar<br />

LITRES PER HECTARE<br />

Speed at 50cm nozzle spacing<br />

Bar Flow L/min 3 KPH 4 KPH 5 KPH 6 KPH 7 KPH 8 KPH 9 KPH 10 KPH<br />

2.0<br />

3.0<br />

4.0<br />

5.0<br />

0.33<br />

0.40<br />

0.46<br />

0.52<br />

132<br />

160<br />

184<br />

208<br />

99<br />

120<br />

138<br />

156<br />

79<br />

96<br />

110<br />

125<br />

66<br />

80<br />

92<br />

104<br />

57<br />

69<br />

79<br />

89<br />

50<br />

60<br />

69<br />

78<br />

44<br />

53<br />

61<br />

69<br />

40<br />

48<br />

55<br />

62<br />

2.0<br />

3.0<br />

4.0<br />

5.0<br />

0.49<br />

0.60<br />

0.69<br />

0.77<br />

196<br />

240<br />

276<br />

308<br />

147<br />

180<br />

207<br />

231<br />

118<br />

144<br />

166<br />

185<br />

98<br />

120<br />

138<br />

154<br />

84<br />

103<br />

118<br />

132<br />

74<br />

90<br />

104<br />

116<br />

65<br />

80<br />

92<br />

103<br />

59<br />

72<br />

83<br />

92<br />

2.0<br />

3.0<br />

4.0<br />

5.0<br />

0.66<br />

0.80<br />

0.93<br />

1.04<br />

264<br />

320<br />

372<br />

416<br />

198<br />

240<br />

279<br />

312<br />

158<br />

192<br />

223<br />

250<br />

132<br />

160<br />

186<br />

208<br />

113<br />

137<br />

159<br />

178<br />

99<br />

120<br />

140<br />

156<br />

88<br />

107<br />

124<br />

139<br />

79<br />

96<br />

112<br />

125<br />

2.0<br />

3.0<br />

4.0<br />

5.0<br />

0.82<br />

1.00<br />

1.15<br />

1.30<br />

328<br />

400<br />

460<br />

520<br />

246<br />

300<br />

345<br />

390<br />

197<br />

240<br />

276<br />

312<br />

164<br />

200<br />

230<br />

260<br />

141<br />

171<br />

197<br />

223<br />

123<br />

150<br />

173<br />

195<br />

109<br />

133<br />

153<br />

173<br />

98<br />

120<br />

138<br />

156<br />

2.0<br />

3.0<br />

4.0<br />

5.0<br />

0.98<br />

1.20<br />

1.39<br />

1.55<br />

392<br />

480<br />

556<br />

620<br />

294<br />

360<br />

417<br />

465<br />

235<br />

288<br />

334<br />

372<br />

196<br />

240<br />

278<br />

310<br />

168<br />

206<br />

238<br />

266<br />

187<br />

180<br />

209<br />

233<br />

131<br />

160<br />

185<br />

207<br />

118<br />

144<br />

167<br />

186<br />

2.0 1.14 456 342 274 228 195 171 152 137<br />

3.0 1.40 560 420 336 280 240 210 187 168<br />

4.0 1.62 648 486 389 324 278 243 216 194<br />

5.0 1.81 724 543 434 362 310 272 241 217<br />

2.0 1.31 524 393 314 262 225 197 175 157<br />

3.0 1.60 640 480 384 320 274 240 213 192<br />

4.0 1.85 740 555 444 370 317 278 247 222<br />

5.0 2.07 828 621 497 414 355 311 276 248<br />

2.0 1.63 652 489 391 326 279 245 217 196<br />

3.0 2.00 800 600 480 400 343 300 267 240<br />

4.0 2.31 924 693 554 462 396 347 308 377<br />

5.0 2.58 1032 774 619 516 442 387 344 310<br />

2.0 1.96 784 588 470 392 336 294 261 235<br />

3.0 2.40 960 720 576 480 411 360 320 288<br />

4.0 2.77 1108 831 665 554 475 416 369 332<br />

5.0 3.10 1240 930 744 620 531 465 413 372<br />

2.0 2.61 1044 783 625 522 447 392 348 313<br />

3.0 3.20 1280 960 768 640 549 480 427 384<br />

4.0 3.70 1480 1110 888 740 634 555 493 444<br />

5.0 4.13 1652 1239 991 826 708 620 551 496<br />

To select the correct nozzle for the intended operation use the simple steps below:<br />

1. Read the label - This will provide information on rates of use/water volume and any application restrictions<br />

2. Select the required water volume rate, i.e. litres per hectare (l/ha)<br />

3. Select the chosen speed (kph)<br />

4. Identify the nearest nozzle to the water volume required and this will show the required pressure (bar)’<br />

For example:<br />

Water volume require rate = 400 l/ha<br />

Speed selected = 6 kph<br />

Nearest nozzle match = Brown @ 3 bar pressure<br />

ALWAYS fit the correct nozzle for the job required. Using the wrong nozzle may not only provide inferior coverage and<br />

control but will certainly be a costly waste of material.<br />

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“<br />

Everything we use on the square and outfield, plus two net areas is from Rigby<br />

Taylor. Our fertilizer programme features Premier HG and their new addition,<br />

Apex Organic with added humic acid. Most importantly, the products represent<br />

great value for money. Additional secondary nutrients (on a monthly schedule –<br />

weather permitting) include Cal-Form, K-Form and Mag-Form. We also apply<br />

regular treatments of the biostimulant, Activate XL and amino acids through<br />

applications of Amino-Form XL.<br />

In addition, I know I can call on Carl Chamberlain, Rigby Taylor’s Area<br />

Representative, at any time for help and advice when needed. And, I receive similar<br />

feedback about the company from<br />

my fellow head groundsmen I’m in<br />

touch with.<br />

” Craig Harvey<br />

Head Groundsman<br />

Northamptonshire County<br />

Cricket Club<br />

Northamptonshire County Cricket Club<br />

Taylor-Made Condition<br />

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USEFUL CONVERSIONS<br />

Grass Seed Quantity Guides (approximate)<br />

How many 20kg bags of seed you will need for certain sports pitches at specific<br />

application rates<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 />

Grass seed Sowing Rate Conversions<br />

All Rigby Taylor seed sowing rates are expressed in grams per square<br />

metre. The following table can be used to convert these rates to units<br />

suited to larger areas or to imperial measurements.<br />

Grams/m 2 8.0 15.0 25.0 35.0 50.0<br />

Kilograms/100m 2 0.8 1.5 2.5 3.5 5.0<br />

Kilograms/hectares 80.0 150.0 250.0 350.0 500.0<br />

Kilograms/acre 30.0 60.0 100.0 140.0 200.0<br />

Mass & Area<br />

Mass per area<br />

oz/sq.yd g/sq.m<br />

¼ = 8.5<br />

½ = 17<br />

1 = 34<br />

2 = 68<br />

3 = 102<br />

4 = 136<br />

5 = 170<br />

6 = 204<br />

7 = 238<br />

9 = 306<br />

10 = 340<br />

15 = 510<br />

20 = 680<br />

Weight pounds to kilogrammes divide by ÷ 2.205 kilogrammes to pounds multiply by × 2.205<br />

tons to tonnes multiply by × 1.016 tonnes to tons divide by ÷ 1.016<br />

cwts to kilogrammes multiply by × 50.794 kilogrammes to cwts divide by ÷ 50.794<br />

Area acres to hectares divide by ÷ 2.471 hectares to acres multiply by × 2.471<br />

square yards to square metres multiply by × 0.8361 square metres to square yards divide by ÷ 0.8361<br />

Volume pints to litres multiply by × 0.568 litres to pints divide by ÷ 0.568<br />

litres to gallons divide by ÷ 4.546 gallons to litres multiply by × 4.546<br />

Weight / Area tons/acre to tonnes/hectare multiply by × 2.51 tonnes/hectare to tons/acre divide by ÷ 2.51<br />

cwts/acre to tonnes/hectare divide by ÷ 8.00 tonnes/hectare to cwts/acre multiply by × 8.0<br />

cwts/acre to kilogrammes/hectare multiply by × 125.00 kilogrammes/hectare to cwts/acre divide by ÷ 125.0<br />

Volume / Acre pints/acre to litres/hectare divide by ÷ 0.712 litres/hectare to pints/acre multiply by × 0.712<br />

gallons/acre to litres/hectare multiply by × 11.233 litres/hectare to gallons/acre divide by ÷ 11.233<br />

lbs/cu.ft to kg/cubic metres multiply by × 16.052 kg/cubic metres to lbs/cu.ft divide by ÷ 16.052<br />

Length 1 metre = 100 centimetres<br />

= 3.28 feet<br />

= 1.09 yards<br />

1 yard = 3 feet<br />

= 0.914 metres<br />

Area 1 sq. metre = 1.20 sq.yards<br />

1 sq. yard = 0.836 sq. metres<br />

1 hectare = 10,000 sq. metres<br />

10,000 sq. metres = 2.471 acres<br />

Volume 1 litre (1,000ml) = 35.21 fl.oz<br />

= 1.76 pints<br />

1 gallon = 4.55 litres<br />

Weight 1 gramme = 0.036 ounces<br />

1 kilogramme = 35.21 ounces<br />

= 2.21 pounds<br />

1,000 kilogrammes = 1 metric tonne<br />

1 ton = 1.016 tonnes<br />

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Nutrient application from granular fertilizers<br />

Calculation of amount of nutrient applied from<br />

declared analysis and treatment rate<br />

Nutrient<br />

Analysis<br />

%N, P 2 0 5 ,<br />

K 2 0 etc. Kg/ha applied at these application rates (g/m 2 ):<br />

Declared 15 20 30 35 70 105 140<br />

1 1.5 2.0 3.0 3.5 7.0 10.5 14.0<br />

2 3.0 4.0 6.0 7.0 14.0 21.0 28.0<br />

3 4.5 6.0 9.0 10.5 21.0 31.5 42.0<br />

4 6.0 8.0 12.0 14.0 28.0 42.0 56.0<br />

5 7.5 10.0 15.0 17.5 35.0 52.5 70.0<br />

6 9.0 12.0 18.0 21.0 42.0 63.0 84.0<br />

7 10.5 14.0 21.0 24.5 49.0 73.5 98.0<br />

8 12.0 16.0 24.0 28.0 56.0 84.0 112.0<br />

9 13.5 18.0 27.0 31.5 63.0 94.5 126.0<br />

10 15.0 20.0 30.0 35.0 70.0 105.0 140.0<br />

11 16.5 22.0 33.0 38.5 77.0 115.5 154.0<br />

12 18.0 24.0 36.0 42.0 84.0 126.0 168.0<br />

13 19.5 26.0 39.0 45.5 91.0 136.5 182.0<br />

14 21.0 28.0 42.0 49.0 98.0 147.0 196.0<br />

15 22.5 30.0 45.0 52.5 105.0 157.5 210.0<br />

16 24.0 32.0 48.0 56.0 112.0 168.0 224.0<br />

17 25.5 34.0 51.0 59.5 119.0 178.5 238.0<br />

18 27.0 36.0 54.0 63.0 126.0 189.0 252.0<br />

19 28.5 38.0 57.0 66.5 133.0 199.5 266.0<br />

20 30.0 40.0 60.0 70.0 140.0 210.0 280.0<br />

21 31.5 42.0 63.0 73.5 147.0 220.5 294.0<br />

22 33.0 44.0 66.0 77.0 154.0 231.0 308.0<br />

23 34.5 46.0 69.0 80.5 161.0 241.5 322.0<br />

24 36.0 48.0 72.0 84.0 168.0 252.0 336.0<br />

25 37.5 50.0 75.0 87.5 175.0 262.5 350.0<br />

Typical Areas of Use<br />

Golf green 365-640 sq.m = 400-700 sq.yd<br />

Football pitch (small) 91.4 × 46.0 m = 4,204 sq.m<br />

100.0 × 50.0 yds = 5,000 sq.yd<br />

(large) 119.0 × 91.4 m = 10,877 sq.m<br />

130.0 × 100 yds = 13,000 sq.yd<br />

Rugby pitch 100.0 × 69.0 m = 6,900 sq.m<br />

Bowling green 38.4 × 38.4 m = 1,475 sq.m<br />

42.0 × 42.0 sq.yd = 1,764 sq.yd<br />

Cricket square 27.4 × 27.4 m = 752 sq.m<br />

30.0 × 30.0 yds = 900 sq.yd<br />

Tennis court (reg) 23.8 × 11.0 m = 262 sq.m<br />

26.0 × 12.0 yds = 312 sq.yd<br />

(full) 36.6 × 18.3 m = 670 sq.m<br />

40.0 × 20.0 yds = 800 sq.yd<br />

Hockey pitch (small) 91.4 × 50.0 m = 4,570 sq.m<br />

100.0 × 55.0 yds = 5,500 sq.yd<br />

(large) 91.4 × 55.0 m = 5,027sq.m<br />

100.0 × 60.0yds = 6,000 sq.yd<br />

Lacrosse 137.0 × 73.0 m = 10,001 sq.m<br />

150.0 × 80.0 yds = 12,000 sq.yd<br />

110.0 × 75.0 yds = 8,250 sq.yd<br />

Croquet 32.0 × 26.0 m = 832 sq.m<br />

35.0 × 28.0 yds = 980 sq.yd<br />

Note:<br />

35g/sq.m = 350 kg per ha. = 1 oz per sq.yd = 2.7 cwt per acre<br />

50kg/ha = 0.38 cwt per acre = 43 lbs per acre<br />

1kg/ha = 0.86 lbs/acre<br />

Temperature<br />

Tyre pressures<br />

Degree Centigrade (°C) to Degree Fahrenheit (°F) multiply by 1.8 and add 32<br />

Spraying speeds<br />

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“<br />

We have had great success with R14 seed.<br />

It is extremely hardwearing, has good colour,<br />

recovers well and provides excellent leaf density.<br />

Our lines are marked out with Impact XP paint. It<br />

provides very bright white lines that last even after<br />

periods of heavy rainfall. Also the paint does not<br />

‘shadow’ and produces a very professional finish.<br />

We gain excellent control of leaf spot and fusarium<br />

by ringing the changes using Eland and Fusion<br />

fungicides.<br />

”<br />

Keith Kent<br />

Twickenham Stadium<br />

Head Groundsman


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