Build a Strong Nutritional Platform Against Anthracnose with K-Step

While environmental stress and mechanical pressure play their part, low nitrogen levels remain a well-established trigger for outbreaks. That’s why building a consistent, seasonally appropriate nutritional base is a critical component of effective Integrated Turf Management (ITM).

K-Step has been specifically developed to support turf health during periods of known disease vulnerability, particularly where Anthracnose has been a historic issue.

Why is Anthracnose a problem?

What sets K-Step apart is its ability to deliver a low, steady trickle of nitrogen, providing 2 kg N per hectare per week over a 6 to 8 week period. This slow, controlled release comes from its unique MU2 Technology, based on Meth Urea, which avoids peaks and flushes that can compromise playing quality.

This consistent nutritional support plays a key role in reducing Anthracnose risk by:

• Preventing the dips in nitrogen that can create a physiological opening for the disease
• Supporting turf vigour and density, which contribute to overall stress tolerance
• Providing a foundation layer for more precise, responsive foliar feeding during the season

What are the in-season benefits?

K-Step is designed with in-season practicality in mind:

• Ultra-fine granule size (0.7 to 1.4 mm) disperses quickly and cleanly into the turf canopy
• Low application rate (15 to 20 g/m²) minimises surface presence and reduces interference with mowing, play, or machinery
• Suitable for greens surfaces where traditional granular fertilisers are often avoided during peak use periods

It enables turf managers to maintain a granular-based nutritional platform without compromising the precision, surface quality, or player expectations that dominate the summer window.

Where does K-Step fit in ITM?

K-Step is best used as a proactive tool, providing a consistent nitrogen base ahead of, and throughout, periods of predicted Anthracnose risk. In the UK, this typically aligns with mid-summer pressure periods highlighted by historic Syngenta Greencast records and Turf Advisor modelling.

Its extended release curve allows for a single, well-timed application to cover the full window of environmental pressure. From there, foliar inputs can be layered in as needed, with confidence that your baseline nutrition is already supporting plant health and disease resilience.

K-Step is not just another fertiliser. It is a practical solution to one of turf’s most common vulnerabilities. Backed by research, trusted by professionals, and built for high-performance surfaces, it is a smart inclusion in any Anthracnose prevention strategy.