Maxwell
Amenity Ltd is proud to announce the creation of an innovative
addition to their successful organic turf fertiliser range; Maxwell
Turf Food. This range was carefully designed to meet the precise
needs of the professional turf manager and launched to great acclaim
in 2013.
The
formulation of Turf Food BioniK
is 3+3+25+3% MgO - 3% nitrogen, 3% phosphorous, 25% potassium and 3%
Magnesium, at first glance this would appear to be a typical autumn
analysis but the key ingredient, a suite of bacteria that are able to
degrade moss, makes this a unique fertiliser for professional turf
surfaces regardless of height of cut. The low organic nitrogen level
lends itself to a one-off application to surfaces where moss can
become established e.g. tee banks, sports fields, cricket outfields
and lawns.
The
torrential rain and low light levels of January and February of 2014
created the perfect environment for pleurocarpous mosses to become
firmly established within many turf surfaces. Turf Food BioniK
negates the need to scarify, saving time and labour which can be
better employed elsewhere. The low nitrogen means that for the first
time moss can be tackled with a one-off application; the combination
of low nitrogen and high potassium means that in many circumstances
this will not affect existing fertiliser programmes and will become
an invaluable tool to provide healthy turf to the detriment of moss.
There
are a number of characteristics that make Turf Food BioniK
one of the most advanced options currently available.
- Formulated
for professional turf surfaces to ensure flush growth is eradicated.
- The
granule size is suitable for all turf types from golf greens to
garden lawns. The consistent granule size gives an even spread
pattern reducing problems of over and under application.
- The
homogenous granule reduces the risk of scorch and ensures that the
aesthetic effect is even.
- A
conscious step away from the use of iron for visual effect, to the
more beneficial use of magnesium, a nutrient that not only provides
visual appeal but is also beneficial for many plant processes.
- The
range demonstrates natural slow release properties due to the
proportion of the different forms of complex organic nitrogen.
- The
incorporation of a broad spectrum of bacteria boosts the population
of beneficial microbes leading to a more vigorous food web enabling
nutrients to be fully utilised, leading to a healthier turf.
- At
every stage of its manufacture there are in place methods to reduce
dust particles thus ensuring that the finished product has an even
particle size and will flow well.
This
array of qualities within the Turf Food range ensures that the turf
manager can buy in confidence knowing that the hard work in
formulating quality turf food has been done on their behalf.
Providing them with the reassurance that they will obtain the results
they seek.
