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W to turn to the application of early season nutrition , Headland Amenity have a wide range of fertiliser products to get growth going this spring . Multigreen ® CRF is a popular choice with golf and sports clubs alike , to overcome the efficacy issues associated with some granular feeds in high moisture situations , as nutrient release is governed solely by soil temperature .
Multigreen ® features urea or potassium nitrate prills within a permeable polymerresin coating which start to release their solubilised nutrients once soil temperatures rise above 6oc - in line with grass growth . Nutrient availability is gentle and controlled by temperature alone , avoiding ‘ flush ’ growth and producing a strong , healthy sward that is sustained for up to six months depending on the analysis . This field longevity makes Multigreen ® ideal for use on winter sports pitches and racecourses with lighter , free-draining soils .
For areas featuring heavier soil types , Headland ’ s XTEND ® range of slow release granular and soluble fertilisers are another effective option – providing two to three months of consistent nutrient release from a single application . Each urea prill in XTEND ® granular features two components to enhance the slow-release nature of the nitrogen ; NBPT which prevents the loss of ammonia nitrogen to the atmosphere by volatilisation and DCD nitrification inhibitor to slow down the conversion of ammonium to nitrate in the soil , allowing the ammonium nitrogen to be held in the soil more efficiently . In liquid form , XTEND ® is an ideal tank mix partner to Clipless NT ® and Elevate Fe ®, creating a cost-effective spring / summer feed without excessive clippings generation .
Designed to fill the gap between traditional outfield and fine turf products , the H-Cote™ range of minigranular controlled-release fertilisers are suitable for use in all coarse and close mown turf situations including golf tees and fairways , sports pitches and racecourses . H-Cote™ offers field longevity of three to four months thanks to the high levels ( 70-91 %) of controlled release nitrogen , surrounded by dualcoat technology which allows for a high specific nitrogen analysis per prill while reducing the risk of nitrogen lock-off .
Specifically for fine turf , Greentec ® Mosskiller Pro is an ideal spring starter or low temperature hardener on amenity turf where prolonged colour , but not too much growth , is required . In addition to its low NK analysis , providing a consistent response in cool conditions , it is an approved mosskiller , providing rapid control of moss in managed amenity turf . www . headlandamenity . com
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