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Proceedings
Author(s):Miller, Glen
Author Affiliation:South Island Representative, Prebble Seeds, Christchurch
Title:Fertilisation - liquid vs. granular
Section:Bowls
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Meeting Info.:Riccarton Park Racecourse, Christchurch, New Zealand: 30 May-3 June 2005
Source:Proceedings of the Third New Zealand Sports Turf Conference and Trade Show. Vol. 3, 2005, p. 216-219.
Publishing Information:Palmerston North, NZ: New Zealand Sports Turf Institute
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Fertilizers; Liquid fertilizers; Granular fertilizers; Comparisons; Water soluble fertilizers; Fertilizer types
Abstract/Contents:Compares liquid fertilizer to granular fertilizer highlighting potential advantages and disadvantages to both. Lists types of granular fertilizers, including standard sulphate ammonia, urea, superphosphate, D.A.P., potassium chloride, and potassium chloride. States that "the advantage that they have over other forms of fertilisers [fertilizers] is that they are inexpensive." Mentions potential problems with granular fertilizers, including "a high potential to burn from high salt contents"; "rapid release of nutrients over a very short time frame"; "this rapid release of nutrients will cause spurts of growth which can present mowing and other management problems"; "visible effects from an incorrectly calibrated spreader or incorrect application"; and "the granule size is not always ideal for bowling greens." Also discusses water soluble, compound standard release, and compound slow release granular fertilizers. Explains that "a liquid fertiliser is formulated and packaged as a liquid...Some formulations are chelated, meaning that they stick to the leaf and will not be washed away allowing quicker uptake and less leaching." Cautions that "some formulations will burn if insufficient water is applied through the boom or immediately after." Suggests that "the best fertiliser programmes [programs] are simple ones that are easily followed and understood."
Language:English
References:0
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Miller, G. 2005. Fertilisation - liquid vs. granular. p. 216-219. In Proceedings of the Third New Zealand Sports Turf Conference and Trade Show. Riccarton Park Racecourse, Christchurch, New Zealand: 30 May-3 June 2005. Palmerston North, NZ: New Zealand Sports Turf Institute.
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