Fertiliser Programmes from First Principles

Date: 21st January 2018

This workshop is aimed at Assistant and First Assistant Greenkeepers whoarenotcurrentlyresponsibleforfertiliserprogrammes.The workshopwillstartatthebeginning,withtherolesofN,PandK.It willworkthroughthenutrientrequirementsofdifferentgrassesindifferent situations;identifyandcharacterisedifferentsourcesofthe majornutrientsanddiscussthewaysinwhichtheyarereleasedto theplant;identify‘what’sinthebag’(ordrum);selectproductsfor different seasons and growth responses; formulate programmes which will deliver the required quantity of nutrient.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the roles of N, P and K
• Identify the fertiliser needs of different turfgrass situations
• Describe the characteristics of different nutrient sources
• Understand fertiliser formulations
• Select fertilisers for use in specific situations
• Formulate a fertiliser programme

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