Tips of the Month Archive
November Tip of the Month
Planting Trees, shrubs - See Alginure & Soil Improvers for information on Farmura Root Dip
SEANURE ROOT DIP is a special combination of milled Seanure Soilbuilder and other mineral and organic ingredients which provides a semi-permeable membrane that can minimise dehydration and subsequent damage to bare-rooted stock when applied immediately after lifting.
October Tip of the Month
Now is the time to think about 2008 maintenance programmes, for advice, help and information contact the Farmura Team on 01233 756 241 and we will be pleased to help you.
August Tip of the Month
With the extraordinarily wet weather we have been having nutrient is being leached out of the turf. An easy way to replace nutrient with precisely what you require is to use Farmura Super Concentrates, Premium N and Liquid Organics. Ask for our Nutrient Calculation Sheet.
July Tip of the Month
Looking to develop your fescue grasses - then consider using Porthcawl Liquid Feed at an increased rate of 120 litres per hectare.
June Tip of the Month
If you have a competition coming up:
Mix 100 litres
Porthcawl with 10 litres of Ferrosol Liquid Iron per hectare.
Apply 72 hours beforehand [2.1 kg of N]
This gives a wow factor without top growth!
Approximate cost £296 per hectare
If you need top growth with improved root depth:
Mix 100 litres Porthcawl with 25 litres Premium N per hectare. [9.3 kg of N]
Approximate cost £282 per hectare
If you require an economical nitrogen source:
Apply Premium N at 25 litres per hectare [8.8kg of N]
Approximate cost £49 per hectare
Happy Greenkeeping from the Farmura Team!
May Tip of the Month
With warm temperatures forecast for the summer look to put Porthcawl down on a regular basis and with the use of Ferrosol at 10 litres per hectare you will see a healthy colour on your greens.
April Tip of the Month
Looking for a quality, economical nitrogen for your fairways then consider using Farmura Premium N which at 35-0-0 is available from £158 per hectare.
March Tip of the Month
Foresight Wetting Agent for Fairways - Very Economical - Very Effective!
Also, due to the mild weather where soil temperatures of 9oC have been reported don't hesitate to get your Porthcawl down.
February Tip of the Month
Use Alginure Seaweed Soilbuilder - hollow core and brush in with top dressing for less than £30 a Green!
Also Excellent Results achieved by mixing with soil prior to turfing.
January Tip of the Month
Meet the Farmura Team at the BTME show, Harrogate, Stand A15, where you will be assured of a warm welcome!
December Tip of the Month
Having Trouble with worm casts? We were recently talking to Jim Devlin at Western Gailes. Jim has been having great success with Farmura Sulphur Plus - apply at 10 litres per hectare when worms appear - under £40 per hectare it is economic too.
1 x 10 ltr container covers one hectare and costs just £28.95.
November Tip of the Month
Are you building new tees or greens? - don't forget Alginure Seanure Soilbuilder for improved seed germination and soil conditioning.
1 x 25 kg bag covers 500 square metres and costs just £28.95.
October Tip of the Month
Due to the continuing mild weather you can continue to use Porthcawl and Farmura Organics to assist in root strengthening as part of your management programme.
- SOLUTIONS FOR THE MODERN GAME
- The Following presentations were given at the Farmura Seminar held at Hoylake in June this year:
- FAIRY RING - Occurrence and Behaviour
- DOLLAR SPOT AND RED LEAF SPOT - Disease Pressure on Links Golf Courses
- FAIRY RING - New Solutions to an Old Problem
- WETTING AGENTS AND THEIR ROLE IN FAIRY RING MANAGEMENT
Have a look at Farmura’s three Special Autumn Offers for hardening your turf and improving your soil
"I am here, Farmura is still here, the results continue to be here"
George Brown
Golf Estates Manager
Open Championship Course
Past Chairman of BIGGA