FoliMAX Turbo Liquid Fertiliser

FoliMAX Turbo is a unique liquid high potassium turf fertiliser containing 20% potassium and 10% nitrogen for improved plant vigour. The potassium component of the product is in the form of a chloride and sulphate free citrate/carbonate complex which provides rapid availability of potassium to the plant and enhances plant hardiness and stress resistance. 60% of the nitrogen component is in the form of a new generation slow release SRN-IQ Technology which maximises foliar uptake and nutrient utilisation processes within the plant. These features provide you with a reliable, robust and effective high potassium maintenance fertiliser that will become an integral part of your turf liquid nutrition program.

The FoliMAX Turbo guaranteed minimum analysis:

• Nitrogen (N) as SRN-IQ Technology: 6%
• Nitrogen (N) as Urea: 4%
• Total Nitrogen (N): 10%
• Total Potassium (K) as Citrate/Carbonate Complex: 20%

The FoliMAX Turbo product characteristics:

• pH: >7
• Specific Gravity: 1.2
• Appearance: Translucent liquid with ammonia odour
• Solubility: Completely soluble

Benefits of FoliMAX Turbo Turf Fertiliser:

• Turf specific fertiliser, researched and developed purely for turf purposes.
• Ideal N:K ratio for year-round maintenance applications for strong, vigorous turf.
• Chloride and sulfate free form of potassium for improved plant safety.
• Contains SRN-IQ Technology for improved plant utilisation and prolonged plant growth.
• The SRN-IQ Technology provides rapid delivery of nitrogen into the plant.
• Excellent tank mix versatility; highly compatible with many other fertilisers and chemicals.
• Very low risk of phytotoxicity due to its low salt index, even on immature turf.
• Excellent flexibility in application rates, allowing you to better optimise your nutrition program.
• Non-corrosive formulation that will not damage spray equipment.

Nitrogen to potassium ratio in turfgrass nutrition

FoliMAX Turbo possesses a nitrogen to potassium (N:K) ratio of 1:2, resulting in a liquid fertiliser that is ideally suited to maintenance applications throughout the year. By delivering nitrogen and potassium in the ratio of 1:2, turf managers are able to promote turf strength and resilience whilst avoiding undesirable growth fl ushes and potential disease pressure associated with excessive nitrogen applications. Research has shown that attempts to stimulate early growth following the break of dormancy with high applications of nitrogen can damage turf. Early spring green up is best achieved through applications of 1:2 ratio fertilisers through autumn (Hendreck & Black 2004).

In addition, many turf management practices result in reduced potassium reserves within the soil. Sand-based profi les have repeatedly been found to possess exchangeable potassium levels below the desired level required for healthy turf. Frequent irrigation and heavy rain results in potassium losses via leachate, further exacerbated by the high percolation rates in USGA style profi les. Losses through mower clippings can also be extensive with annual clipping loss of potassium through collected mower clippings often greater than 1.3kg/100m2 in typical turfgrass situations.

The Potassium Citrate/Carbonate Complex explained

The potassium in FoliMAX Turbo is present as a citrate/carbonate complex. Having dual forms of potassium optimises availability of the nutrient, both via the leaf and the soil. The potassium citrate component provides a citrate molecule which is found in all plants, and this form of potassium is immediately recognised and assimilated by the plant maximising leaf uptake. The potassium carbonate form is ideal for plant uptake in the soil environment and also has the additional benefi ts of enhancing disease resistance properties within the turfgrass plant.

Low salt index of potassium sources

Higher salt index fertilisers have a greater potential to cause foliar burn. The lower the salt index the lower the potential for phytotoxicity. Both potassium carbonate and potassium citrate have very low salt index and as a result, FoliMAX Turbo has a very low potential for foliar burn after application.