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Trial Details
Trial station
UK
Product
Sierrablen Plus
Assessments
turf response
Treatments
A randomised and replicated field trial located on a Lolium perenne sward over a professional sand dominated fibresand rootzone.
| Treatment number | Product | Analysis (NPK)* | Application rate (g/m2) | Stated longevity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Sierrablen Plus Active | 19-5-18 | 30 | 3 M+ |
| T2 | Competitor 1 | 20-5-8 | 30 | 3-4 M |
| T3 | Competitor 2 | 16-0-12 | 30 | 3 M |
| T4 | Competitor 3 | 11-4-22 + Fe | 30 | 3-4 M |
Turf Colour was measured on a 1-10 scale regularly through the trial up to 90 days.
Turf Quality was measured on a 1-10 scale regularly through the trial up to 90 days.
Treatments
A randomised and replicated field trial located on a Lolium perenne sward over a professional sand dominated fibresand rootzone.
| Treatment number | Product | Analysis (NPK)* | Application rate (g/m2) | Stated longevity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Sierrablen Plus Active | 19-5-18 | 30 | 3 M+ |
| T2 | Competitor 1 | 20-5-8 | 30 | 3-4 M |
| T3 | Competitor 2 | 16-0-12 | 30 | 3 M |
| T4 | Competitor 3 | 11-4-22 + Fe | 30 | 3-4 M |
Turf Colour was measured on a 1-10 scale regularly through the trial up to 90 days.
Turf Quality was measured on a 1-10 scale regularly through the trial up to 90 days.
Results
Turf colour remained above 5.0 (acceptable) for 85 days after application.
All other products dropped below a score of 5.0.
Two products did not provide good colour for 60 days (despite having stated longevities of 3M).
Turf quality remained above 5.0 (acceptable) for 85 days after application.
All other products dropped below a score of 5.0.
Two products did not provide good colour for 60 days (despite having stated longevities of 3M).
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