Spring Fertiliser

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Spring fertiliser for stronger growth and better recovery Spring fertiliser is one of the first big inputs in a successful grounds management programme. After winter, turf often looks hungry, pale and slow to move. Soil temperatures are rising, root activity is improving and the plant is ready to use nutrition again. That is why the right spring fertiliser can make such a difference to football pitches, rugby surfaces, cricket outfields, golf areas and hard-wearing amenity turf. In simple terms, spring fertiliser helps wake the sward up. It supports colour, density, tillering and early recovery from wear. It also helps the plant compete better with moss and broadleaf weeds by pushing steady, healthy grass growth. For most sports surfaces, the aim is not just to make turf look greener; it is to build a surface that can cope with training, fixtures and maintenance work. Professional spring fertiliser products are usually built around nitrogen, phosphate and potash; often shown as an NPK ratio. Nitrogen drives leaf growth and presentation, phosphate supports rooting and early establishment, and potassium helps stress tolerance and plant health. Some spring turf fertiliser products also include magnesium, iron, sulphur or trace elements to improve chlorophyll production, nutrient uptake and overall grass health. That matters when you are trying to move from winter survival into spring performance. Granular or liquid: choosing the right approach There is no single answer for every site. A granular turf fertiliser is often the go-to choice where you want even coverage, a measured release pattern and good efficiency across larger areas. Granules suit football, rugby and golf turf well, especially when applied with calibrated seed and fertiliser spreaders . A liquid turf fertiliser can be a smart option where you want a quicker visual response, tighter nutrient control or easy tank-mixing with compatible inputs. It also helps to think about release pattern. Conventional nut