Turf Management: Nutrient Values
Moist compost provides the following available nutrients (approximate amounts based on typical analysis):
|
Depth |
Cubic Metres per hectare |
Tonnes per hectare |
Tonnes dry matter per hectare |
N |
P O (Kg) |
K O (Kg) |
|
0.6cm |
60 |
30 |
19 |
24 |
45 |
44 |
|
1.2cm |
120 |
60 |
38 |
48 |
90 |
288 |
|
2.5cm |
250 |
125 |
79 |
100 |
190 |
600 |
|
5.0cm |
500 |
250 |
158 |
200 |
380 |
1200 |
Typical nutrients available in inorganic fertilizers:
|
Product |
Analysis |
Rate |
N |
P O |
K O |
|
Potassium Sulphate |
48% K O |
35g/m |
|
|
168 |
|
Superphosphate |
18% P O |
70g/m |
|
126 |
|
|
Ammonium Sulphate |
21% N |
70g/m |
147 |
|
|
|
15:15:10 Spring Turf |
|
35g/m |
52 |
35 |
35 |
|
5:10:10 Autumn Turf |
|
50g/m |
25 |
35 |
35 |
Turf Management - overview
Turf Establishment Topdressing and Site Conditions
