PUBLICATION W161E
Turfgrass Maintenance: Fertilizers
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Summary
Learn how turf fertilizers work and how to read labels so you can apply nutrients accurately. This guide explains fertilizer analysis (N P2O5 K2O), how to convert phosphate and potash to elemental P and K, and compares common nitrogen sources by release speed, burn risk, salt index, and acidifying effect. It also lists typical sources of secondary nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and sulfur, plus micronutrient products and chelates. Includes background on the law of the minimum and why matching fertilizer type to turf needs and soil conditions matters.
Publications in Series: Turfgrass Maintenance
Turfgrass Maintenance: Cultivation
Turfgrass Maintenance: Developing a Turf Fertilization Plan
Turfgrass Maintenance: Essential Elements
Turfgrass Maintenance: Irrigation
Turfgrass Maintenance: Mowers
Turfgrass Maintenance: Mowing
Turfgrass Maintenance: Rolling
Turfgrass Maintenance: Thatch
Turfgrass Maintenance: Topdressing
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