Sports Pitches Fertilisers (2024)

With increased traffic, improved drainage, year round play and a changing climate, the fertility demands of your turf have changed considerably. The traditional use of agricultural fertilisers such as 10:10:20 &18:6:12 are unable to meet these demands. Controlled release fertilisers have been developed to produce stronger, more consistent growth over much longer periods, reducing cutting and thickening the sward.

Controlled Release Fertilisers

SPRING & SUMMER

HEADLAND MULTIGREEN

A Polymer-resin coated controlled release fertiliser that releases its nutrients, according to soil temperature only,forup to 6months from a single application.

  • Nutrient release controlled by temperature only.
  • Consistent growth without flushing.
  • Resin coating prevents nutrient leaching.
  • Controlled release potassium in some formulations. 25Kg Bag.

MULTIGREEN 526

28+3+15

5-6 months controlled release fertiliser. Very suitable for sand based sports pitches. Cool temperature “fast start” for quick response at low temperatures. Regular granule for cutting heights at or greater than 10mm.

App rate: 25-35g/sq.m.

28+0+0

5 – 6 months controlled release nitrogen fertiliser, containing sulphur. Very suitable for sand based sports pitches, racecourses and general amenity turf. Cool temperature “fast start” for quick response at low temperatures. Cutting heights at or greater than 10mm.

App rate: 25-35g/sq.m.

H-Cote Mini

10+10+10

Preseeder containing slow release NPK fertiliser.

App rate: 15-35g/sq.m. 25Kg Bag.

HEADLAND XTEND

A unique soluble, slow release nitrogen that is safe to apply and lasts for up to 3 months. It can be applied as a granule, and is also available as asoluble&liquid for spraying. Each urea prill is treated with 2 soluble chemical coatings NBPT (Volatilisation Inhibitor)& DCD (Nitrification Inhibitor) which:

  • Prevents loss of nitrogen to the atmosphere (volatilisation)
  • Slows down nitrogen conversion in the soil
  • Nitrogen binds to clay and organic matter particles
  • Consistent growth without flushing
  • Resistant to leaching
  • Response under cool conditions
  • Low scorch potential
  • Available as slow release granule, as a freely disolving soluble, or as a liquid.
  • Tank mixable with Headland Relay, for a low cost “weed & feed” application

XTEND

24+4+4

Regular granule for pitches etc >10mm cutting height.

App rate: 20-35g/sq.m. 25Kg Bag.

XTEND

46+0+0 granular

Regular granule for coarse mown pitches etc >10mm cutting height. 100% stabilised nitrogen, the low application rate makes this a very cost effective fertilizer.

App rate: 10-20g/sq.m. 20Kg Bag.

XTEND

46+0+0 soluble

Highly soluble, slow release, microprilled urea. 100% stabilised nitrogen giving increased nitrogen efficiency, reduced leaching and low scorch risk.

App rate: 1-3 bags / ha. 20Kg Bag.

XTEND

High N 31+0+0 liquid

Convenient liquid spray, ammonia and nitrate nitrogen combined with slow release, stabilized nitrogen. Ideal for use as a spring starter

App rate 20-60 litres / ha. 200L & 1000L.

XTEND

21+0+0 liquid

Convenient liquid spray. 100% stabilised nitrogen giving increased nitrogen efficiency, reduced leaching and low scorch risk.

App rate 60-120 litres / ha. 200L & 1000L.


AUTUMN & WINTER

MULTIGREEN 526

15+0+22

5-6 monthscontrolled release potassium nitrate based fertiliser. Ideal for pitches, tees & fairways. > 10mm cutting height.Longevity 5 to 6 months

App rate: 25-35g/sq.m. 25Kg bag.

15+5+12

5-6 months balanced controlled release fertiliser, containing sulphur. Regular granule for sports pitches, racecourses and general amenity turf.Cutting heights at or greater than 10mm.

Cool temperature “fast start” portion for quick response at low temperatures.

App rate: 25-35g/sq.m.

XTEND

15+2+20

Regular granule for pitches etc, up to 3 months release.

App rate 20-35g/sq.m. 25Kg bag.

Organic Fertilisers

HEADLAND ORGANICS

NATURVIGOR 1+1+1+Fe+ Micronutrients

A fairway grade soil improver containing composted cow manure and humic acid in a granular formulation. It is designed to enrich soil micro flora and encourage root development. With 32.5% organic matter and 18.1% humic acid content, it is ideal for use on impoverished sandy soils with inherently low organic matter content.

App rate: 35-50 g / sq m. 25Kg bag.

C-COMPLEX SPORT 14+2+5+MgO+2CaO+Micronutrients

A mineral-organic outfield fertiliser which provides good growth even at low soil temperatures, with extended release due to a combination of ammonium sulphate, urea and organic nitrogen. Formulated using Naturvigor it also contains Humic acid, Cold-processed seaweed meal and Kali Vinasse, a slow release organic potassium source.

App rate: 25-40 g / sq m. 25Kg bag.

Quick Release Fertilisers

OUTFIELD CONVENTIONALS

QUICKSTART MAXI 22+5+5

BLAUKORN 15+3+20+2MgO+10S+ Micronutrients

Cool temperature spring starter. High nitrogen analysis,homogenous granule, for cost effective application. Nitrogen split between nitrate and ammonium forms for rapid response.The potassium utilized is potassium sulphate which gives a much lower low salt index, and therefore a lower scorch risk than other forms of potassium, such as potassium chloride. Cutting height greater than 10mm.

App rates:20 – 35 g/sq m 25kg bag

QUICKSTART MIDI 18+5+10+3MgO+ Micronutrients

12+12+17+2MgO+ Micronutrients

Highnitrogen analysis combined with a midi sized, homogenous granule, allows low application rates to be utilised. Nitrogen split between nitrate and ammonium forms for rapid response. Low salt index for turf safety. Cutting heights of 6mm and above.

App rates: 15 – 25 g/sq m 25kg bag

Speciality Fertilisers

LONGLIFE STANDARD CLEANRUN 9+7+:7 + 2,4D& MECOPROP

Economical dual purpose fertiliser that weeds and feeds.

App rate: 70 g/sq m 25 Kg Bag

LONGLIFE RENOVATOR 8+1+1 +3% Fe +2% Mg + 24D +DICAMBA

Triple action. Feeds Grass, Kills weeds and Clears Moss. Can be used on all sports turf except Golf Greens.

App rate: 70 g/sq.m.25 Kg Bag

H-COTE PRESEEDER 10+10+10+MgO

Preseeder containing slow release NPK. Mini granular controlled release fertiliser that releases its nutrients over a3 – 4month period from a single application.

App rate 20-35g/sq.m.25 Kg Bag

Water Soluble Fertilisers

Headland’swater-soluble fertiliser range are high grade, readily soluble, and suitable for application through all types of spray systems.

  • Choice of formulations for optimum flexibility.
  • Readily soluble for easy preparation.
  • Incorporate chelated micronutrients for greater activity.
  • Tank mixable with other Headland products.

Xtend Soluble 46+0+0

A slow release micro-prilled urea which ensures optimum turf safety and rapid solubility even in cold water.

App rate: 20-60kg/ha in 450-600L of water. 20Kg Bag

Solufeed HI-K 13-0-45

A sulphur-free, high potassium analysis, water soluble fertiliser utilising a fine-milled raw material in combination with a buffering agent to increase the speed of solubility.
The 100% nitrate nitrogen formulation is particularly well suited for use when soil temperatures are low and the grass plant requires a small, but rapidly-available nitrogen input. It also provides chemical oxygen which has been shown to combat anaerobic conditions in the soil, commonly referred to as black layer.

App rate:20-60kg/ha in 450-600L of water. 20 Kg Bag

Solufeed N-K 15-0-25

Ammonia and nitrate nitrogen, water soluble fertiliser utilising a fine-milled raw material in combination with a buffering agent to increase the speed of solubility.
The combined nitrogen formulation is particularly well suited for use when soil temperatures are low and the grass plant requires a small, but rapidly-available nitrogen input.

App rate:20-60kg/ha in 450-600L of water. 20 Kg Bag

Solufeed HI- P
13+40+13 +MgO +Micronutrients

1:3:1 high phosphate formulation for use especially when overseeding/aerating, to stimulate new root development. Ideally suited to correct phosphate deficiencies caused by high/low soil PH.

App rate: 20-60kg/ha in 450-600L of water. 20Kg Bag

Solufeed HI-N 28-7-14+Micronutrients

A high nitrogen analysis, water soluble fertiliser formulated with a high urea component for maximum turf safety and a quick response during the warmer months of the season.

App rate: 20-60kg/ha in 450-600L of water. 20Kg Bag

Solufeed HI-K 14-5-28+Micronutrients

A high potassium analysis, water soluble fertiliser formulated with a high urea component for maximum turf safety and a quick response during the warmer months of the season.

App rate: 20-60kg/ha in 450-600L of water. 20Kg Bag

SOLUFEED TEMAG HPEMg, Mn, B, Cu, Mo, Zn, & Fe

A soluble chelated trace element package suited for use where a trace element deficiency and/or high soil pH levels have been found. Contains Harpin Plant Elicitor which aids stress and disease resistance.

App rate: 6kg/ha in 450-600L of water. 6Kg Bag

Liquid Fertilisers

These are available in 2 forms and are available to the plant by both foliar and root uptake:

  • Immediately Available Liquids
  • Slow Release Liquids
  • Immediately available liquids, are mainly used in the spring & winter, and contain low temperature available nitrogen. They are useful for applying small quantities of nutrients in an even manner, without the speckling which can be aproblem when granular fertilisers are applied at low rates.
  • Slow release liquids have a low scorch risk and are very safe for summer use.
  • In calculating nutrient input from liquid fertilisers it is important to know the specific gravity of the product in question……..All liquids are not the same, don’t just go by the analysis on the drum!

LIQUID FERTILISERS – (Immediately available form)

ELEVATE FE

Non-staining, complexed liquid iron fertiliser. Cost-effective formulation of
iron for use on outfield turf. Unlike most iron plus nitrogen
formulations, the iron in Elevate Fe is chemically-bonded to
the nitrogen. This nitrogen-iron complex facilitates fast uptake into the
plant for a rapid green-up after application and long-lasting
results. Application of Elevate Fe at 20 litres per hectare
applies just over 1.5kg N/hectare.

• Clean, ready to use liquid

• Can be tank-mixed with Relay Turf selective herbicide

• No blackening or wheel marks

• Mixes easily with Clipless plant growth regulator (PGR) and liquid fertilisers

App rate:20 – 40 L/h 20 L, 200 L & 750 L containers

ALGA-BOOST
Organic cold process seaweed liquid extract

A unique organic cold process seaweed liquid extract for applications in the management of turf grasses in golf courses and other sport field applications. Produced from fresh hand harvested ascophyllum, the seaweed is collected from the unpolluted bays along the coast line of North West Ireland. Alga-Boost is an ideal tonic for grass that suffers from stress, poor root development, nematodes and poor colour. Due to the cold extraction process Alga-Boost is high in micro nutrients, plant hormones and alginate, all of which are found naturally in Ascophyllum Nodosum.

App rate: 5-20 L / ha. 20 L ; 200L drum

LIQUID TURF HARDENER

Calcuim based turf hardener, also containing nitrogen and magnesuim. Can be used all year round. Tankmixed with Turfite & Proturf, it provides an ideal winter tonic

App rate: 20-40L /ha 10 L pack & 200 L drum

TURFITE

Utilising phosphite technology, Turfite aids stress and disease resistance, helps plant strength and hardiness, promotes stronger root development. Tankmixed with Liquid Turf Hardener & Proturf, it provides an ideal winter tonic

App rate: 20-40L/ha 10 L pack

PROTURFLIQUID IRON 6% Fe : 3.4% S :2% Mg : 2.5% N

A concentrated, liquid seaweed extract containing chelated iron. It gives a rapid and long lasting green-up as well as supplying essential nutrients and growth stimulants. Ideal pre tournament treatment. Tankmixed with Liquid Turf Hardener & Proturf, it provides an ideal winter tonic.

App rate: 20-35l/ha 10 L pack & 200 L drum

PROTEC K0+0+25+17S

High potash and sulphur fertiliser. Ideal for sand basedrootzones where potash deficiencies are common. Improves winter hardiness and discourages disease.

App rate:10 – 60 L/h 10 L pack & 200 L drum

PROTEC Hi-K 6+0+12 plus Mg, Mn.

50% of the nitrogen in Protec Hi-K is derived from ammonium and nitrate nitrogen for efficient winter response. The sulphur-free formulation is ideal where existing soil levels are high.

App rate: 40 – 100 L/h 10 L pack & 200 L drum

PROTEC NK 10+0+10plus Mg, Mn.

A mix of nitrogen sources for consistent response, whatever the weather conditions

App rate: 40 – 150 L/h 10 L pack & 200 L drum

SLOW RELEASE LIQUID FERTILISERS

HEADLAND’Srange of slow release fertilisers contain the unique slow release nitrogen source -TRIAZONE – with a chemical ring structure which binds to soil particles and organic matter, slowly breaking down and releasing nitrogen over a 6-8 week period, depending on the properties of the rootzone and rate applied. Some immediate release nitrogen is added to the formulations to give rapid colour response.

  • Lowest scorch risk of any liquid fertiliser on the market.
  • Does not require watering in after application.
  • Low water volumes required for application.
  • Produces less grass clippings than standard liquid fertilisers.
  • Wide tank mix compatibility.

N – SURE28+0+0

A high performance nitrogen fertiliser with 72% Triazone slow release nitrogen to give sustained feeding over a 6-8 week period and 28% urea to give an immediate colour response, without excessive flushes of growth. Can be tankmixed with a wide range of other products.

App rate: 50-100l/ha 10 L pack & 200 L drum

TRISERT K S 15+0+12+8S

Contains 60% Triazone slow release nitrogen to give sustained feeding over a 6-8 week period and 40% urea to give an immediate colour response. Can be tankmixed with a wide range of other products.

App rate: 60-120l/ha 10 L pack & 200 L drum


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Sports Pitches Fertilisers (2024)

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