Vitalnova Links: Supporting winter sports pitch grow-ins

Vitalnova Links, developed by ICL, is a powerful combination of two biostimulants—Vitalnova SMX and Vitalnova Blade—designed to improve root mass and help manage environmental stress, such as drought, without encouraging artificial growth.

Key components of Vitalnova Links

1. Vitalnova SMX: A concentrated extract of Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed, Vitalnova SMX is known for improving turf colour, quality, root development, and tolerance to environmental stressors. Extracted through an alkaline process, it ensures high potency and effectiveness.
2. Vitalnova Blade: A carefully formulated biostimulant, Vitalnova Blade contains a unique blend of carbohydrates (sugars), seaweed extracts, and essential micronutrients. This combination supports robust turf growth, stress resilience, and overall plant health.

Unique formulation

ICL’s Vitalnova Links blends the proven benefits of both SMX and Blade into a single product. Initially developed as a “custom build” based on customer needs, the technical team worked extensively with clients to find innovative ways to enhance turf health and quality without causing excessive growth.

The resulting formulation has since been formally incorporated into the Vitalnova range due to its success.

Trials

Trial work reveals that Vitalnova SMX and Blade significantly improves rooting, increases root biomass, and delivers the highest mycorrhizal infection without the addition of mycorrhizal powder.

This ensures stronger, healthier turf that efficiently absorbs nutrients while developing a resilient root network.

Benefits of using Vitalnova Links

• Enhanced Root Mass: The product encourages strong root development, which stabilises turf surfaces and improves nutrient uptake.
• Stress Management: By promoting resilience to environmental stress, such as drought, Vitalnova Links helps ensure turf remains vibrant and healthy.
• Natural Growth: The blend supports the natural growth of turf without the excessive, artificial growth that other fertilisers can cause.

For robust winter sports pitch grow-ins, Vitalnova Links offers a comprehensive solution to ensure strong, healthy turfgrass that can withstand the challenges of the season.

Its unique combination of seaweed extracts and biostimulants makes Vitalnova Links an effective tool for achieving stable, aesthetically pleasing sports surfaces.