GROUNDSKEEPING
One of Maidstone Rugby Club’s three pitches
The result is that at the active
germination stage, each emerging
seedling has immediate access to a
highly beneficial package of targeted
nutrients, biostimulants and
micronised mycorrhizal fungi that
together aid early establishment,
improved root mass development
and accelerated leaf extension.
Derived from composted chicken
litter with nitrogen, phosphorus
and potassium from mineral
sources, Delta slow release (over
six-eight weeks) fertilisers promote
improved microbial activity, with
the inherent carbon stimulating the
soil microbes. Bob and team use a
hand spreader to apply the 12-4-8
formulation in winter and 8-6-6 in
summer.
“I do compare these products with
others but have always found Rigby
Taylor products to be effective
and competitively priced,” Bob
comments.
Coupled with a sward height of 30
mm and a dedicated approach by
the team of volunteers, the pitches
hold up well to their constant use
by the 500 or so club members
comprising four senior men’s teams
as well as youth and mini sections
covering age groups from U7s to
U18s: two of the three pitches are in
action every Saturday and Sunday.
“One of the main bugbears is to
ensure spectators actually stand
behind the touchlines,” adds Bob.
“People standing in a concentrated
area can often do more damage than
the players!”
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