Technical Information: Turf Management
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Fairfield's compost is made from fruit, vegetable, plant and woody waste. These are some recommended properties of a good compost for use in turf establishment and maintenance:
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Parameters |
Units of Measure |
Recommended Range |
|
pH* |
pH Units (1:5 water extract) |
7.0 - 8.7 |
|
Moisture Content |
%mm of fresh weight |
35% - 55% |
|
Organic Matter Content |
% dry weight basis |
25% minimum |
|
Electrical Conductivity |
mS/m (1:5 water extract) |
250 maximum |
|
C:N Ratio |
|
20:1 maximum |
|
Screen Aperture Size |
mm |
25 maximum for turf establishment 10 maximum for general purpose top dressing 5 maximum for fine turf top dressing |
*Fairfield's Compost has a pH level of 7
Establishment, Topdressing and Site Conditions
Nutrient Values
