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Effect of Primer Applications on Nutrient Leaching in Turfgrass Greens

Summary: A replicated experiment was designed to evaluate the effect of Primer on the leaching of nutrients on a Poa annua golf course green. Following six monthly applications of Primer at 6 oz/1000 square feet, analyses conducted on soil samples from 1, 2 and 4 inches depths revealed no significant differences between treated and untreated plots in levels of over 20 nutrients including, sodium, magnesium, calcium, total salts, and even the highly leachable potassium. In addition, no phytotoxicity and no effects on turf quality were observed in areas treated with Primer. On the basis of these results, multiple applications of Primer to turfgrass do not increase leaching of nutrients in the soil.

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Investigators: Wendy Gelernter, Ph.D. and Larry J. Stowell, Ph.D., CPPP, CPAg

Cooperator: Mark Schaer, San Luis Rey Downs

Sponsor: Stan Kostka, Aquatrols

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