What is TMax nutrient uptake technology?

TMax is used in selected ICL water-soluble turf fertilizers to support nutrient availability and uptake.

Rather than being applied separately, TMax is incorporated directly into selected products within the Sportsmaster WSF range.

Why nutrient availability matters

Applying nutrients does not automatically mean that all of those nutrients remain readily available for plant uptake.

Nutrients in solution can interact with other elements, while conditions on the leaf surface and within the rootzone can influence how effectively nutrients remain available.

TMax is designed to support this part of the nutrition process.

How does TMax work?

TMax combines several formulation components that support nutrient availability and uptake.

Chelating agents

Chelating agents bind with certain nutrient ions and help keep them in soluble forms.

This is particularly relevant for micronutrients that can otherwise react with other elements and become less available to the plant.

By helping nutrients remain soluble, chelating agents support their availability within the applied solution.

Supporting foliar uptake

When fertilizer is applied to the leaf, nutrients need to remain available on the leaf surface before they can be taken up by the plant.

Components within the TMax formulation are designed to support this process as part of a foliar nutrition program.

Supporting root uptake

Where the applied solution reaches the rootzone, nutrients can also be taken up through the roots.

By helping maintain nutrient availability within the applied solution, TMax can support nutrition through both foliar and root uptake pathways.

Does application method matter?

Yes. Where the fertilizer solution is deposited influences whether more of the application is available for foliar or root uptake.

Lower water volumes generally leave a greater proportion of the spray solution on the leaf surface, while higher water volumes allow more of the application to move toward the rootzone.

Application method should therefore be selected according to the nutritional objective and the product label recommendations.

What does TMax mean for turf managers?

TMax is already incorporated into the fertilizer formulation, so there is no separate additive to measure, purchase or tank-mix.

The technology is designed to support the availability and uptake of applied nutrients, helping turf managers make effective use of water-soluble nutrition as part of their fertilizer program.