Fertiliser

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Professional turf fertiliser for sports surfaces and managed grass Choosing the right turf fertiliser is one of the biggest decisions in any grounds management programme. Nutrition drives colour, recovery, wear tolerance and steady growth across football pitches, rugby pitches, cricket outfields, golf turf, paddocks and fine lawns. A good fertiliser plan helps you build density when surfaces are under pressure; it also supports stronger rooting and more consistent presentation through the playing season. Pitchcare’s fertiliser range includes granular turf fertiliser, liquid turf fertiliser, soluble turf fertiliser and weed and feed options, so you can match the product to the surface, the season and the result you want. For most turf managers, the starting point is the nutrient analysis. That means looking at nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, often shown as an N, P and K ratio. Nitrogen supports leaf growth and colour; phosphorus helps early root development and establishment; potassium strengthens the plant and supports stress tolerance. Many professional products also include sulphur, magnesium, iron and trace elements to sharpen colour and support balanced growth. This matters in sport because too much soft growth can reduce sward strength, while too little nutrition can leave turf thin, pale and slow to recover after play. Granular, liquid and soluble options explained Granular turf fertiliser is a popular choice when you want a reliable feed pattern and clear application rates across larger areas. It suits planned nutrition programmes on winter sports pitches, golf areas and amenity turf. Depending on the formulation, you may be looking at conventional release, controlled release or mini-granule products. Controlled release technology can help deliver nutrition over a longer period; that can reduce flushes of growth and support a steadier surface. Liquid turf fertiliser gives you flexibility. It is useful when you want quick plant response, accurate tank-mixi