Parco Blend Platinum
Greens Grade Granular Blend

A new and exciting greens grade blend, comprising a high potassium source (0-0-18) along with high Calcium (5%), Iron (2%), Manganese (8%), Magnesium (8%), and Zinc (0.5%).

Along with the highly soluble potassium, all of the micro-elements are in a sustained release form, releasing these very high concentrations over a 12 to 16 week period.


  MINIMUM GUARANTEED ANALYSIS 0-0-18


BY WEIGHT
  Soluble Potash (K20)   18.0%
  Total Calcium (Ca)   5.0%
     0.1% Soluble Calcium  
  Total Iron (Fe)   2.0%
  Total Magnesium (Mg)   8.0%
     0.1% Soluble Magnesium  
  Total Manganese (Mn)   8.0%
     1.1% Soluble Manganese  
  Total Zinc (Zn)   0.5%
  Combined Sulfur (S)   6.0%
 
Derived from Potassium Sulfate, Iron Sucrate, Magnesium Sucrate, Manganese Sucrate, Zinc Sucrate and Limestone. Also contains non-plant food ingredients: 3% Humate.



PARCO BLEND PLATINUM CONTAINS:
Potassium
Turfgrass benefits from a high-potassium diet. Fertilizing with increased levels of Potassium builds stress resistance in quality turfgrasses. Since most Potassium sources are high in salt, “turf burn” becomes a high risk, but Parco Blend Platinum has the lowest salt index of any major Potassium source, and is very low in chloride. Golf course superintendents who use Parco Blend Platinum report that their turfgrass has higher resistance to drought, better tolerance to cold and wear, stronger roots and greater recovery rates.

Calcium
Turf on sandy soils (USGA greens), peat or muck are most likely to show Calcium deficiencies. High rates of Potassium applications may intensify Calcium deficiencies, so when feeding Potassium, Calcium should also be applied. Stress conditions such as drought or disease dramatically increase the need for Calcium. Heavy irrigation of USGA greens can leach Calcium from the root zone, requiring regular applications. Calcium will also enhance blade strength and durability, and increase the availability of Phosphorous.

Iron
A component of Chlorophyll production, Iron in turf is one of the main building blocks of turf health and color. Iron promotes dark, green, healthy looking turf without excessive top growth. Iron, in conjunction with Manganese are effective in the prevention and control of Bermuda Grass Decline, Curvularia Blight, Take All Patch and other fungal diseases.

Magnesium
Ideal for supporting turf in wet or cool soil conditions, and is a major component in chlorophyll production. Magnesium acts as an an enzyme catalyst.

Manganese
Manganese works in conjunction with Magnesium for chlorophyll production, and assists in Nitrate assimilation. Manganese is an enzyme activator causing trigger defense responses to attack from diseases and pests.

Zinc
Zinc assists protein synthesis and reverses transient Zinc deficiencies when soils are wet or cold, Zinc assists in Phosphorous uptake, stimulating vigorous and healthy root growth. Assists greens with high levels of organic matter which tend to make Zinc insoluble.

BROADCAST RATES FOR GREENS, TEES, AND FAIRWAYS
To apply 1 Lb of Potash per 1,000 square feet, apply at the rate of approximately 5.6 lbs. per 1,000 square feet or 4.8 of the 50 lb. bags per acre.
 

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