Mini Fertilizers Equal BIG Benefits: Unlocking the Unique Advantages of Mini-SGN Fertilizers for Turf and Ornamentals

Many turf managers are aware that fertilizers come in various Size Guide Numbers (SGN), indicating different granular sizes. Among them are micro, mini, and standard grades commonly used in turf management. While turf managers often select SGN based on factors like turf type, traffic, or price, there are numerous other reasons to consider a smaller SGN for its added benefits. Below are the advantages that a Mini-SGN fertilizer can offer compared to standard SGN fertilizers for turfgrass and ornamental care:

Precision Application: Mini-SGN fertilizers have smaller granule sizes, allowing for more precise application. This precision ensures uniform coverage and distribution of nutrients across the turf or ornamental area, reducing the risk of over-application or under-application.

Improved Nutrient Uptake: The smaller granule size of mini-SGN fertilizers facilitates better nutrient absorption by plants. With increased surface area contact between the fertilizer granules and plant roots, nutrient uptake efficiency is enhanced, leading to healthier and more vigorous growth.

Reduced Environmental Impact: Mini-SGN fertilizers minimize the risk of nutrient leaching and runoff due to their smaller granule size. This helps prevent nutrient pollution in water bodies and reduces environmental impact, promoting sustainable turf and ornamental management practices.

Enhanced Root Development: The smaller granules of mini-SGN fertilizers promote deeper root growth in turfgrass and ornamental plants. Improved root development enhances drought tolerance, nutrient absorption, and overall plant health, resulting in resilient and thriving landscapes.

With increased surface area contact between the fertilizer granules and plant roots, nutrient uptake efficiency is enhanced, leading to healthier and more vigorous growth.

Uniform Application: Mini-SGN fertilizers ensure uniform application across the turf or ornamental area, regardless of terrain or landscape features. This uniformity helps maintain consistent nutrient levels throughout the entire area, promoting balanced growth and minimizing patchiness.

Convenient Handling and Application: The smaller size of mini-SGN fertilizers makes them easier to handle and apply, especially in tight or hard-to-reach areas. This convenience streamlines the fertilization process and improves efficiency for turf managers and landscapers.

Increased Pesticide Adherence: Mini SGN fertilizers can serve as carriers or adjuvants for pesticides, helping them adhere to plant surfaces and penetrate pest populations more effectively. The smaller granule size and uniform distribution of mini SGN fertilizers ensure better coverage of the target area, maximizing pesticide contact with pests and minimizing the risk of pesticide runoff or drift.

Overall, mini-SGN fertilizers provide numerous advantages for turfgrass and ornamental care, including precision application, improved nutrient uptake, reduced environmental impact, enhanced root development, uniform application, convenient handling, and improved pesticide adherence to plants. Incorporating mini-SGN fertilizers into turf and ornamental management programs can lead to healthier, more resilient landscapes while promoting sustainability and efficiency.

Looking for mini fertilizer products for your turf and ornamentals management? Allied Nutrients offers controlled and slow-release fertilizers and stabilized nitrogen fertilizers in mini SGN in TTRU™, XCU®, NUTRALENE® and UMAXX® products. View the Products page or click on the product below to learn more about these EEF technologies.