TOP DRESSING
“ It was the organic aspect that led me to Suståne ® initially . We were looking for something that would boost the good bacteria in the profile and not be harmful to the environment or our aquatic life , while also keeping on top of the variety of turf diseases
“
We were looking for something that would boost the good bacteria in the profile and not be harmful to the environment or our aquatic life , while also keeping on top of the variety of turf diseases that appear . that appear .” The programme , drawn up by Suståne ’ s Russell Riley and Neil Rogers from AGS consists of 4-6-4 slow-release fertiliser , 5-2-4 + Fe for a boost of colour during December , January and February before a switch to 5-2-10 + FE during spring and autumn . Lee also uses Bolster™ Liquid Biostimulant and Suståne 6-2-4 Turf Revival ® which he claims provides instant recovery following heavy renovations in March and August .
“ Recovery is one of the biggest factors for us , with tight turnarounds in maintenance windows and this is where Suståne ® has been fantastic . The extended slow-release nitrogen within the 6-2-4 product gives us an instant boost followed by a month or two of consistent recovery .” Lee continues , “ We also have a couple of greens particularly susceptible to Anthracnose . If this starts to appear we simply put down a half rate of the 5-2-10 which provides enough goodness back into the soil to effectively control any outbreaks .”
A noticeable consistency to overall plant health has meant that Lee doesn ’ t feel the need to try anything else . “ We know our programme , we know it works for us and we know that advice is always available from Russell or Neil to tweak things if required . Not only that , but it ’ s also reassuring to know that we ’ re running the course in a way that is sympathetic to the environment we ’ re in to protect what we have here now and into the future .”
www . sustane . com
GroundskeepingJournal . co . uk | November / December 2023 13