Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian Manganese “Life as we know it would not be possible without me.” Manganese is a micronutrient taken into the plant in tiny quantities. Manganese never occurs in nature as a pure element and immediately combines with oxygen or other elements. Manganese is one of the… Read More »
Nutrient of the Month
Nutrient of the Month – Calcium – “I’m the biggest dude in the dirt”
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian There’s good and bad news regarding calcium management. The bad news is that the plant has difficulty absorbing calcium due to its size and strong electrical charge. The good news is that calcium is so abundant in most soil in the US that the plant… Read More »
Nutrient of the Month – Boron – The Personal Trainer for Plants
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian “I’m a personal trainer for plants.” Boron may not be on your radar when considering what nutrients to apply to get your turf as strong as possible. So, why is boron the nutrient of the month in March? Because March is the month when turf… Read More »
Nutrient of the Month – Potassium, The Diva of them All
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian “I’m the Diva of Plant Nutrients” Potassium is a vital component for the healthy development of plants. Dissimilar to nitrogen and phosphorus, Potassium doesn’t get utilized in any plant’s structural formation. Potassium is found within the plant cell solution and is responsible for many life-sustaining… Read More »
Nutrient of the Month – Chloride, Just Misunderstood
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian Chloride For some reason, Chloride has gotten a bad name in the turf industry. Could it be, at some point in the past, a Superintendent over-applied chlorides and burned turf? Alternatively, could it be as simple as the margins for chloride products being so low… Read More »
