Loveland, Colo.-Agrium Advanced Technologies claims its new controlled-release Spread it & Forget it fertilizer now available feeds lawns and professional turf for six months or more with just one application, enabling turf professionals to spread just once and keep turf lush, green and healthy for a full growing season. The new line utilizes DURATION CR controlled-release fertilizer technology to ensure steady nutrient release made possible by advanced-generation polymer coatings. The coatings gradually release nutrients as plants need them, at the same time protecting the environment against nitrogen loss and enabling up to 40 percent less total nitrogen to be applied per year. Each Spread it & Forget it blend is formulated with 90 percent or more of its nitrogen from DURATION CR and up to 10 percent of a quickly available nitrogen source for immediate greening. Products will be available with and without pre-emergent herbicides for added convenience and efficiency. Agrium reported that commercial and residential test groups in 2009 gave positive ratings to the new product for promoting healthy, green turf while saving on labor and fuel costs.
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