TOP DRESSING
ACHIEVING A FIRMER PLAYING SURFACE
eadland Amenity
H have announced the introduction of a new granular version of their popular penetrant wetter Terafirm™ . Suitable for use in all fine and coarse turf situations , the Terafirm™ range improves the downward movement of water through the soil profile , helping to achieve a firmer playing surface .
Terafirm™ is a non-phytotoxic soil penetrant , which works by reducing the surface tension of water to facilitate accelerated water movement and drainage . As a result , Terafirm™ also acts to speed up surface drying and open up pore space within the soil profile during dry down by improving natural soil contraction .
The launch of Terafirm™ granular , in addition to the existing liquid formulation , means it can now be applied in even more areas and in different conditions than was previously the case . Terafirm™ Granular is easy to spread on bunker edges , slopes , or other areas where access with a sprayer is difficult . Containing the same active ingredient as in liquid Terafirm™ , use of the granular product is an effective alternative to spraying .
Although no chemical penetrant can , in itself , alter the physical properties of soil that determine drainage rates ,
Terafirm™ will help get the water out as quickly as the physical properties of the soil allow . Applications of Terafirm™ can be made on a monthly or more frequent basis , most-effectively before the onset of seasonal periods of heavy moisture . As a spot treatment on wet areas , Terafirm™ can be applied at twoweek intervals until the excessive moisture conditions subside .
Regular use of Terafirm™ offers the turf professional an effective tool to help maintain drier soil surface conditions , helping to reduce puddling and anaerobic conditions , and producing a faster-draining , drier and healthier sward .
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