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C K-Balance™ 0-0-24 Greens Grade Granular to strengthen and protect turf and amend soil |
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C K-Balance™ combines Calcium and Potassium. It is part micronized limestone ground tiny enough to pass through a 200 mesh screen. Calcium, unlike some other minerals, tends to stay put when applied. It is important, therefore, that the particles are very small in order to be deposited close to the feeder roots. The other part of C K-Balance™ is sulfate of potash in its purest, natural form. It is harvested from solar evaporated ponds of the Great Salt Lake.
When applying soil based nutrients and/or amendments it is important to understand the impact it will have on soil balance and chemistry. The below table and following bullet points will help you define an optimum rate based on site specifics for greens, tees, fairways, roughs, soil and grass types, CEC and water quality.
KEY BENEFITS:
Applying a combination of Calcium and Potassium will promote wear and disease resistance, rooting, cell division / wall construction, heat and cold tolerance in addition to soil structure and microbial activity.
- Sports fields should follow the same recommended rates for greens/tees.
- Due to Potassium easily leaching through low CEC soils it is better to apply at frequent (30-45 day) intervals with low rates rather than try to meet annual targets in 1-2 applications.
- Apply with Magnesium (if needed based on soil data) to ensure availability and balance between the primary base saturation cations –Ca-Mg-K.
- Supplement Calcium with GreenSpec™ Aerator™ 38% Ca where soils need more Calcium, are acidic and high sulfates are realized in the water. Use Gypsum as partner where excess carbonate and/or high pH soil is an issue.
- On poa and other salt sensitive plants do not exceed 2 lbs per 1,000 Sq.Ft. applied per month over the top and 4 lbs per 1,000 Sq.Ft. with aerification especially where poor water quality promotes elevated soil content of sodium and chloride. High temperatures – Bicarbonate in water – poor drainage will compound issues.
- Be sure soil moisture is adequate when applying product as Potassium improves respiration by relaxing guard cells on the stomata opening. This promotes water movement and tissue nutrient conversion.
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release 1/19/2011 |
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