With the approach of spring it is a good thing that we prepare ourselves to give our lawn all the nutrients it needs when they wake up. This is because it will allow us to keep our lawn healthy, strong and beautiful over time.
At the beginning of spring the lawn needs NPK fertilizers but with a high content of nitrogen (N) this because nitrogen is at the base of the synthesis of proteins, the building blocks of cells. Nitrogen is therefore essential for the emission of new shoots and therefore for vegetative growth, which will guarantee the beauty in terms of thickening and color of the lawn.
Let's see some examples of spring fertilizers, both professional and hobbyist:
Professional
is a specific fertilizer for lawns with 27 nitrogen units with programmed release with 66% of N in programmed release by Polyon 2-3 months. The nitrogenous fractions (ammonia, Ureico and Polyon) contained in the SPRINT N, are in perfect balance so as to constantly release the nutritional element in the following 90 days. It is used to remedy, in a short time, the typical prolonged nitrogen deficiencies of winter.
is a fertilizer with nitrogen fraction mainly with scheduled release for late winter and late summer applications to promptly recover the turf after the winter or after the summer heat in sports and ornamental areas of particular value where it is appreciated and required the prolonged action of release of the nitrogenous part in 2-3 months. Super Turf 24-6-9 contains 88% of the nitrogen fraction wrapped by Polyon together with the readily available nitrogen fraction. This mixture allows to obtain a constant N release curve in any soil and climatic condition in which it is applied.
Hobbyists
is an NPK compound mineral fertilizer with 18-6 -12 titre, containing a slow release nitrogen fraction of about 35% of the total nitrogen. The balance of nutritional forms between prompt effect and slow release determines a regular activity in the soil for the benefit of vegetation for at least 60 days, representing a tool for multiple application uses ranging from use in traditional agriculture (horticulture, fruit growing, crops intensive), for use in arboriculture, nursery, ornamental sector and turf care.
is a greening microgranular lawn fertilizer for the maintenance of all lawns, environmentally friendly. Slow release fertilizer, rich in nitrogen, potassium and iron, immediately guarantees vigorous and prolonged growth with a strong dark green color to the grass. It contains a special volcanic rock flour rich in micro elements such as silicon, calcium and magnesium, which increase the stiffness of the leaves and the speed of healing of cuts. Ideal for lawns cut with Robot (frequent cutting) and mulching, that is when cutting residues are left on the lawn (fast decomposition of cutting residues).
How to properly fertilize:
One thing must be kept in mind: the distribution of fertilizers must take place uniformly and to do this it is advisable to follow a crossed network path, distributing the fertilizer half in one direction and half in the other direction.
For small spaces, fertilizer distribution can be done by hand.
For larger areas it is preferable to use special onesfertilizer spreader trolleysthat allow an optimal result and destruction.
Further advice:
For a truly complete maintenance, we also suggest to carry out a biostimulating treatment with natural products based on humic acids. They are products that can be given even with simple onesshoulder pumps or with a watering can.
These products stimulate the metabolism of the turf, make it stronger and able to resist environmental stress and finally help it to assimilate the fertilizer more effectively. Here is an example:
is a liquid fertilizer to be given in a dose of 500 / 1000gr per 100 square meters, diluted in 20 liters of water. It is also possible to give it with a watering can. After applying the product, let the irrigation system run for a few minutes.
