Grigg Brothers® Proven Foliar™ products are specifically designed for foliar application and foliar absorption. All products contain mineral specific facilitators which aid penetration into plant cells, effectively translocate to sites of action, and provide all or most of the nutrients needed. Equally dynamic products are available in the GreenSpec™ line of granular fertilizers and soil amendments. GreenSpec™ fertilizers do not contain any waste material. Each ingredient has its purpose as either a plant nutrient, or as an ingredient for soil improvement.
Mission Statement
The Mission at Grigg Brothers is to provide the best quality products and top agronomic support in an environmentally responsible manner.
Vision Statement
• Nutritional science and environmental awareness will drive all agronomic solutions, product • recommendations, and programs specific to plant fertility and integrated pest management • We will educate and provide additional tools of science based technologies • We will have the best independent agronomic research program of any fertilizer company in the • business with an emphasis on field testing to aid in the development of high quality products • We will diversify and bring new pertinent and proven technologies to the green industries
Core Values
• Build on the founding principles of the original Grigg Brothers Company founded in 1938: • Integrity & Honesty • Provide science based top quality products • Never make unsubstantiated claims • Provide agronomic solutions and support • Be a company that is environmentally aware
Enhance Turf Recovery from Winter Injury
Winter injury of turfgrass can occur by various mechanisms, but restoring a solid stand of turf and good playing quality as quickly as possible are the main objectives of the turf manager.
Recovery is largely dependent on weather, but using the most efficient fertilizer technology available today with Grigg Brothers® products will expedite the process. An integrated approach is usually required, and a good fertility plan is fundamental to optimizing recovery. The Grigg Brothers agronomic team recommends the following guidelines:
Where injury is severe, close the greens (or damaged portion) and direct play to temporary greens. Traffic will compromise recovery significantly and delay restoring acceptable playing quality.
Raise the height of cut and equip mowers with smooth out-front rollers to reduce stress and wear injury to existing/new plants. Smooth rollers make the mowers much less aggressive than grooved or spiral rollers. Mow as infrequently as possible.
An application of colored (black) topdressing sand at a rate of 200 - 400 lbs of sand per 1,000 FT2 may help warm the soil for seed germination and an increased rate of growth.
Permeable turf covers can also be used to stimulate warmer soils and accelerated growth. Be sure to monitor disease pressure under covers.
Apply Grigg Brothers® Proven Foliars™:
Nutra Green™ 5-10-5............................................. 6 fl. oz. per 1,000 FT2
Gary's Green Ultra® 13-2-3.................................... 6-9 fl. oz. per 1,000 FT2 OR REPLACE Gary's Green Ultra® with
Gary's Green® 18-3-4.............................................. 6 fl. oz. per 1,000 FT2
Ultraplex®.................................................................. 3 fl. oz. per 1,000 FT2
Every 7 days to stimulate growth and recovery. Continue this regime until recovery is complete. Foliar fertilizers will be most effective anytime soils are cool and plants are damaged as compared with granular or soluble fertilizers. Proven Foliar™ products are safest for use on the grass and will be most readily absorbed and utilized by the turf plants.
Foliar applied phosphorous will stimulate root growth and recovery. Phosphorous is critical to energy transfer within the plant, and important when establishing new turf and promoting recovery from any form of damage. Consider adding:
P-K Plus® 3-7-18 +14% phosphite.................... 6 fl. oz. per 1,000 FT2
to the above mix to add phosphite for enhanced production of antioxidants, and added nutrition for vigorous recovery.
When temperatures favor growth, verticut and spike to stimulate germination of annual bluegrass and/or prepare a seedbed for creeping bentgrass. Overseed lightly (1/2 - 1 lbs per 1,000 FT2) with creeping bentgrass to assist with recovery.
Applying GreenSpec™ granular fertilizer after topdressing and again 14 days later will stimulate germination, establishment, and recovery as soils warm and grass resumes good growth:
