Sports Turf Agronomic Management Program

Fertilizers

Liquid Fertilizer is formulated and packaged as a liquid and includes clear liquids

(solutions) and liquids that contain suspended solids (suspension fertilizers).

Nutrients are already in solution, which means they are also immediately available

to the plant. While the plant's root system absorbs most nutrients there's also a

very small amount that can be taken in through the leaves resulting in a quick green

up within days of the application. Liquid application usually has better coverage

which can better fight weeds. Since the nutrients are already in soluble form, most

of them are readily available to the plant. Liquids provide a fast release supply of

nutrients which initially produce good results but won't last as long as granular.

Granular Fertilizers are dry particles that manufacture in sizes between finely

crushed, granular, crystalline, powder or processed into uniform prills. They can

have a controlled release mechanism which might make the initial green up take a

little longer but the results will likely last much longer. Granular can also accomplish

more over time than liquid, per application.

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