Lost
Marsh Project
Initial Assessment:
The
overall assessment of the situation at Lost Marsh was that the soils were not
consistently balanced due to the variability in both soil texture and organic
matter content (quantity and quality), resulting in a lack of biological
diversity and sustainability.
Without
a functional relationship between the plant and soil biology, the plant was
only able to access a small percent of the nitrogen that was applied. The
remainder of the nitrogen was lost through leaching or volatilization, making it
unavailable to the plant.
With
minimal plant available nitrogen, there was also a reduction in the amount of
active organic matter that was returned to the soil as liable plant residues
and exudates. The biological activity that did exist (bacteria), rapidly broke
down the available soil organic matter which resulted in the unproductive volatilization
of carbon (CO2) and nitrogen (ammonia) rather than returning it to the soil as productive
stable carbon and nitrogen that could be recycled.
The
broken plant/soil relationship resulted in the inability of plants to access
essential nutrients and water on demand, reducing important soil buffers and
leaving plants more susceptible to disease and stress.
Recommendations:
The fix
was to begin the process of balancing the soils by implementing the following
protocols:
1.
Evaluation – Initiate a soil sampling regime designed to provide a snapshot of
ongoing nutrient accessibility and availability throughout the growing season. Focus on
balancing base cation saturation (Ca, Mg, K), monitoring bicarbonate and sodium
levels, phosphorus and trace element availability.
2.
Balance Soil Chemistry - Utilize both granular fundamental minerals
and liquid applied nutrients to balance base cation saturation and supplement
nutrient deficiencies.
3.
Balance Soil Carbon - Continually build soil stable carbon
utilizing both granular and liquid applied supplements.
4.
Energy - Provide
sufficient plant energy (nitrogen) to maintain adequate growth, returning
active organic residues and exudates into the soil. Buffer the rate of soil
organic matter decomposition to insure production of soil stable carbon and
nitrogen, maintaining balanced and functional biological activity.
5. Monitor Bicarbonates
and Sodium.
6.
Soil Biology - Enhance soil biological diversity.
Based on
the above protocols and utilizing all of the resources available, we presented
the following application program to Larry for 2015.
2015 Application Schedule - Greens
Apply
|
Product
|
Rate
|
Rate
|
Total
|
Unit
|
Total
|
Total
|
Date
|
Description
|
oz/M
|
gl./.acre
|
gl./app
|
Size
|
Units
|
Lb. N/M
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6-Apr
|
MKS Turbo 0-0-5
|
7.27
|
2.5
|
7.5
|
2.5
|
3
|
|
>40F
|
Promote 4-0-1
|
6
|
2.5
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
9
|
3.3
|
10
|
2.5
|
4
|
0.05
|
|
Amperage 10-0-0
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
0.05
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
13-Apr
|
AERIFICATION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
>50F
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
10 lb.
|
440 lb.
|
1320 lb.
|
50 lb.
|
27
|
0.2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27-Apr
|
MKS Turbo 0-0-5
|
7.27
|
2.5
|
7.5
|
2.5
|
3
|
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
0.03
|
|
P 48 10-45-8
|
|
4 lb.
|
12 lb.
|
25 lb.
|
0.5
|
0.01
|
|
Per 4 Max 13-0-0
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
0.03
|
|
Power N 24-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.04
|
|
Protesyn
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11-May
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.36
|
16
|
48
|
2.5
|
0.15
|
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
0.03
|
|
P 48 10-45-8
|
|
4 lb.
|
12 lb.
|
25 lb.
|
0.5
|
0.01
|
|
Per 4 Max 13-0-0
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
0.03
|
|
Power N 24-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.04
|
|
Protesyn
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18-May
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
660 lb.
|
50 lb.
|
15
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25-May
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.36
|
16
|
48
|
2.5
|
0.15
|
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
0.03
|
|
P 48 10-45-8
|
|
4 lb.
|
12 lb.
|
25 lb.
|
0.5
|
0.01
|
|
Per 4 Max 13-0-0
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
0.03
|
|
Power N 24-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.04
|
|
Protesyn
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8-Jun
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.36
|
16
|
48
|
2.5
|
0.15
|
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
4.4
|
1.5
|
4.5
|
2.5
|
1.8
|
0.03
|
|
Turgor Silicon
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
|
|
Knife Plus 12-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.02
|
|
Power N 24-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.04
|
|
Power 0-0-22
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
|
|
P 48 10-45-8
|
|
4 lb.
|
12 lb.
|
25 lb.
|
0.5
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15-Jun
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
660 lb.
|
50 lb.
|
15
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22-Jun
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.36
|
16
|
48
|
2.5
|
0.15
|
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
4.4
|
1.5
|
4.5
|
2.5
|
1.8
|
0.03
|
|
Turgor Silicon
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
|
|
Knife Plus 12-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.02
|
|
Power N 24-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.04
|
|
Power 0-0-22
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
|
|
P 48 10-45-8
|
|
4 lb.
|
12 lb.
|
25 lb.
|
0.5
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6-Jul
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.36
|
16
|
48
|
2.5
|
0.15
|
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
4.4
|
1.5
|
4.5
|
2.5
|
1.8
|
0.03
|
|
Turgor Silicon
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
|
|
Knife Plus 12-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.02
|
|
Power N 24-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.04
|
|
Power 0-0-22
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
|
|
P 48 10-45-8
|
|
4 lb.
|
12 lb.
|
25 lb.
|
0.5
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13-Jul
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
660 lb.
|
50 lb.
|
15
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20-Jul
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.36
|
16
|
48
|
2.5
|
0.15
|
|
|
Perk Up
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.03
|
|
Turgor Silicon
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
|
|
Knife Plus 12-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.02
|
|
Power N 24-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.04
|
|
Power 0-0-22
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
|
|
P 48 10-45-8
|
|
4 lb.
|
12 lb.
|
25 lb.
|
0.5
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3-Aug
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.36
|
16
|
48
|
2.5
|
0.15
|
|
|
Perk Up
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.03
|
|
Turgor Silicon
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
|
|
Knife Plus 12-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.02
|
|
Power N 24-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.04
|
|
Power 0-0-22
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
|
|
P 48 10-45-8
|
|
4 lb.
|
12 lb.
|
25 lb.
|
0.5
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10-Aug
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
660 lb.
|
50 lb.
|
15
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17-Aug
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.36
|
16
|
48
|
2.5
|
0.15
|
|
|
Perk Up
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.03
|
|
Turgor Silicon
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
|
|
Knife Plus 12-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.02
|
|
Power N 24-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.04
|
|
Power 0-0-22
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
|
|
P 48 10-45-8
|
|
4 lb.
|
12 lb.
|
25 lb.
|
0.5
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31-Aug
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.36
|
16
|
48
|
2.5
|
0.15
|
|
|
Perk Up
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.03
|
|
Turgor Silicon
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
|
|
Knife Plus 12-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.02
|
|
Power N 24-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.04
|
|
Power 0-0-22
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
|
|
P 48 10-45-8
|
|
4 lb.
|
12 lb.
|
25 lb.
|
0.5
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7-Sep
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
10 lb.
|
440 lb.
|
1320 lb.
|
50 lb.
|
27
|
0.2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14-Sep
|
MKS Turbo 0-0-5
|
7.27
|
2.5
|
7.5
|
2.5
|
3
|
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
0.03
|
|
Knife Plus 12-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.02
|
|
Power N 24-0-0
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
0.04
|
|
Power 0-0-22
|
2
|
0.7
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
|
|
P 48 10-45-8
|
|
4 lb.
|
12 lb.
|
25 lb.
|
0.5
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28-Sep
|
Amperage 10-0-0
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
0.05
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
0.03
|
|
Promote 4-0-1
|
6
|
2.5
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
0.03
|
|
MKS Turbo 0-0-5
|
7.27
|
2.5
|
7.5
|
2.5
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
>40F
|
HGH 8-3-5
|
10 lb.
|
440 lb.
|
1320 lb.
|
50 lb.
|
27
|
0.8
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19-Oct
|
Amperage 10-0-0
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
0.05
|
|
Promote 4-0-1
|
6
|
2.5
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
|
|
MKS Turbo 0-0-5
|
7.27
|
2.5
|
7.5
|
2.5
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
.05
|
Total N/M = 2.89 lbs.
2015 Application Schedule - Tees
Apply
|
Product
|
Rate
|
Rate
|
Total
|
Unit
|
Total
|
Total
|
Date
|
Description
|
oz/M
|
gl./acre
|
gls./app
|
Size
|
Units
|
lb.N/M
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6-Apr
|
Amperage 10-0-0
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
0.05
|
>40F
|
Promote 4-0-1
|
6
|
2.5
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
9
|
3.3
|
10
|
2.5
|
4
|
0.05
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13-Apr
|
HGH 8-3-5
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
660 lb.
|
50 lb.
|
15
|
0.4
|
>50F
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27-Apr
|
Amperage
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
0.025
|
|
Promote
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
|
|
22-0-4
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
0.05
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
4.4
|
1.5
|
4.5
|
2.5
|
1.8
|
0.025
|
|
Minor Mix
|
2
|
88 oz.
|
2
|
2.5
|
0.8
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11-May
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.36
|
16
|
48
|
2.5
|
0.15
|
|
|
Promote
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
|
|
22-0-4
|
4.4
|
1.5
|
4.5
|
2.5
|
1.8
|
0.08
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
4.4
|
1.5
|
4.5
|
2.5
|
1.8
|
0.025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18-May
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
660 lb.
|
50 lb.
|
15
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25-May
|
Amperage
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
0.025
|
|
Promote
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
|
|
22-0-4
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
0.05
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
4.4
|
1.5
|
4.5
|
2.5
|
1.8
|
0.025
|
|
Nutrol
|
1.8
|
5 lb.
|
15 lb.
|
40 lbs.
|
0.375
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8-Jun
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.36
|
16
|
48
|
2.5
|
0.15
|
|
|
Promote
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
|
|
22-0-4
|
4.4
|
1.5
|
4.5
|
2.5
|
1.8
|
0.08
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
4
|
1.4
|
4.2
|
2.5
|
1.7
|
0.02
|
|
Nutrol
|
1.8
|
5 lb.
|
15 lb.
|
40 lbs.
|
0.375
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15-Jun
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
660 lb.
|
50 lb.
|
15
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22-Jun
|
Amperage
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
0.025
|
|
Promote
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
|
|
22-0-4
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
0.05
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
4.4
|
1.5
|
4.5
|
2.5
|
1.8
|
0.025
|
|
Nutrol
|
1.8
|
5 lb.
|
15 lb.
|
40 lbs.
|
0.375
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6-Jul
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.36
|
16
|
48
|
2.5
|
0.15
|
|
|
Promote
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
|
|
22-0-4
|
4.4
|
1.5
|
4.5
|
2.5
|
1.8
|
0.08
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
4
|
1.4
|
4.2
|
2.5
|
1.7
|
0.02
|
|
Nutrol
|
1.8
|
5 lb.
|
15 lb.
|
40 lbs.
|
0.375
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13-Jul
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
660 lb.
|
50 lb.
|
15
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20-Jul
|
Amperage
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
0.025
|
|
Promote
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
|
|
22-0-4
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
0.05
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
4.4
|
1.5
|
4.5
|
2.5
|
1.8
|
0.025
|
|
Nutrol
|
1.8
|
5 lb.
|
15 lb.
|
40 lbs.
|
0.375
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3-Aug
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.36
|
16
|
48
|
2.5
|
0.15
|
|
|
Promote
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
|
|
22-0-4
|
4.4
|
1.5
|
4.5
|
2.5
|
1.8
|
0.08
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
4
|
1.4
|
4.2
|
2.5
|
1.7
|
0.02
|
|
Nutrol
|
1.8
|
5 lb.
|
15 lb.
|
40 lbs.
|
0.375
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10-Aug
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
660 lb.
|
50 lb.
|
15
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17-Aug
|
Amperage
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
0.025
|
|
Promote
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
|
|
22-0-4
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
0.05
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
4.4
|
1.5
|
4.5
|
2.5
|
1.8
|
0.025
|
|
Nutrol
|
1.8
|
5 lb.
|
15 lb.
|
40 lbs.
|
0.375
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31-Aug
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.36
|
16
|
48
|
2.5
|
0.15
|
|
|
Promote
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
|
|
22-0-4
|
4.4
|
1.5
|
4.5
|
2.5
|
1.8
|
0.08
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
4
|
1.4
|
4.2
|
2.5
|
1.7
|
0.02
|
|
Nutrol
|
1.8
|
5 lb.
|
15 lb.
|
40 lbs.
|
0.375
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7-Sep
|
AERIFICATION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
>50F
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
10 lb.
|
440 lb.
|
1320 lb.
|
50 lb.
|
27
|
0.2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14-Sep
|
Amperage
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
0.025
|
|
Promote
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
2.5
|
1.2
|
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
9
|
3.3
|
10
|
2.5
|
4
|
0.05
|
|
MKS Turbo 0-0-5
|
7.27
|
2.5
|
7.5
|
2.5
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.075
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28-Sep
|
Amperage 10-0-0
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
0.05
|
|
A.S. Fusion 7-0-0
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
0.03
|
|
Promote 4-0-1
|
6
|
2.5
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
0.03
|
|
MKS Turbo 0-0-5
|
7.27
|
2.5
|
7.5
|
2.5
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.11
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oct
|
HGH 8-3-5
|
10 lb.
|
440 lb.
|
1320 lb.
|
50 lb.
|
27
|
0.8
|
>40F
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19-Oct
|
Amperage 10-0-0
|
6
|
2
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
0.05
|
|
Promote 4-0-1
|
6
|
2.5
|
6
|
2.5
|
2.4
|
|
|
MKS Turbo 0-0-5
|
7.27
|
2.5
|
7.5
|
2.5
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.05
|
Total N/M = 3.14 lbs.
2015 Application Schedule - Fairways
Apply
|
Product
|
Rate
|
Rate
|
Total
|
Unit
|
Total
|
Total
|
Date
|
Description
|
oz/M
|
gl./acre
|
gls./app
|
Size
|
Units
|
lb.N/M
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13-Apr
|
Amperage 10-0-0
|
3
|
1
|
30
|
2.5
|
12
|
0.025
|
>40F
|
AMS 21-0-0
|
5.5
|
15 lb.
|
450 lb.
|
50 lbs.
|
9
|
0.07
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20-Apr
|
HGH 8-3-5
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
|
50 lb.
|
135
|
0.4
|
>50F
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4-May
|
Amperage 10-0-0
|
3
|
1
|
30
|
2.5
|
12
|
0.025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18-May
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.27
|
12 oz.
|
2.8
|
2.5
|
1.1
|
|
|
30-0-0
|
3
|
1
|
30
|
2.5
|
12
|
0.07
|
|
AMS 21-0-0
|
2.4
|
6.6 lb.
|
200 lb.
|
50 lbs.
|
4
|
0.03
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25-May
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
|
50 lb.
|
135
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1-Jun
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.27
|
12 oz.
|
2.8
|
2.5
|
1.1
|
|
|
30-0-0
|
3
|
1
|
30
|
2.5
|
12
|
0.07
|
|
AMS 21-0-0
|
2.4
|
6.6 lb.
|
200 lb.
|
50 lbs.
|
4
|
0.03
|
|
Nutrol
|
1
|
2.75
|
82.5
|
40 lbs.
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15-Jun
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.27
|
12 oz.
|
2.8
|
2.5
|
1.1
|
|
|
30-0-0
|
3
|
1
|
30
|
2.5
|
12
|
0.07
|
|
AMS 21-0-0
|
2.4
|
6.6 lb.
|
200 lb.
|
50 lbs.
|
4
|
0.03
|
|
Nutrol
|
1
|
2.75
|
82.5
|
40 lbs.
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22-Jun
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
|
50 lb.
|
135
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29-Jun
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.27
|
12 oz.
|
2.8
|
2.5
|
1.1
|
|
|
30-0-0
|
3
|
1
|
30
|
2.5
|
12
|
0.07
|
|
AMS 21-0-0
|
2.4
|
6.6 lb.
|
200 lb.
|
50 lbs.
|
4
|
0.03
|
|
Nutrol
|
1
|
2.75
|
82.5
|
40 lbs.
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13-Jul
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.27
|
12 oz.
|
2.8
|
2.5
|
1.1
|
|
|
30-0-0
|
3
|
1
|
30
|
2.5
|
12
|
0.07
|
|
AMS 21-0-0
|
2.4
|
6.6 lb.
|
200 lb.
|
50 lbs.
|
4
|
0.03
|
|
Nutrol
|
1
|
2.75
|
82.5
|
40 lbs.
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20-Jul
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
|
50 lb.
|
135
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27-Jul
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.27
|
12 oz.
|
2.8
|
2.5
|
1.1
|
|
|
30-0-0
|
3
|
1
|
30
|
2.5
|
12
|
0.07
|
|
AMS 21-0-0
|
2.4
|
6.6 lb.
|
200 lb.
|
50 lbs.
|
4
|
0.03
|
|
Nutrol
|
1
|
2.75
|
82.5
|
40 lbs.
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10-Aug
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.27
|
12 oz.
|
2.8
|
2.5
|
1.1
|
|
|
30-0-0
|
3
|
1
|
30
|
2.5
|
12
|
0.07
|
|
AMS 21-0-0
|
2.4
|
6.6 lb.
|
200 lb.
|
50 lbs.
|
4
|
0.03
|
|
Nutrol
|
1
|
2.75
|
82.5
|
40 lbs.
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17-Aug
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
|
50 lb.
|
135
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24-Aug
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.27
|
12 oz.
|
2.8
|
2.5
|
1.1
|
|
|
30-0-0
|
3
|
1
|
30
|
2.5
|
12
|
0.07
|
|
AMS 21-0-0
|
2.4
|
6.6 lb.
|
200 lb.
|
50 lbs.
|
4
|
0.03
|
|
Nutrol
|
1
|
2.75
|
82.5
|
40 lbs.
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7-Sep
|
Carbosential Fe
|
0.27
|
12 oz.
|
2.8
|
2.5
|
1.1
|
|
|
AMS 21-0-0
|
3.6
|
10 lbs.
|
300 lbs.
|
50 lbs.
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14-Sep
|
AERIFICATION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HGH 2-4-3
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
|
50 lb.
|
135
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21-Sep
|
Amperage 10-0-0
|
3
|
1
|
30
|
2.5
|
12
|
0.025
|
|
AMS 21-0-0
|
3.6
|
10 lbs.
|
300 lbs.
|
50 lbs.
|
6
|
0.05
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.075
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12-Oct
|
HGH 8-3-5
|
5 lb.
|
220 lb.
|
|
50 lb.
|
135
|
0.4
|
>40F
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26-Oct
|
Amperage 10-0-0
|
3
|
1
|
30
|
2.5
|
12
|
.025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total N/M = 2.33 lbs
Soil sampling was done 04/21/15, 06/16/15 and 09/01/15
To date,
no adjustments have been made to the initial program based on the in season soil
report results.
The last
soil sampling (09/01/15), pending results, will determine if any foundation
mineral adjustments are needed to be incorporated in conjunction with fall
aerification activities.
Observations / Results:
06/16/15
Larry
commented:
·
“Turf
color, lateral movement and increased turf density were much improved over
previous seasons”.
·
He was
very pleased with the results to date.
·
Wanted
to see a slight increase in growth response on fairways and tees, so we switched
to using Healthy Grow 8-3-5 + Holganix for July and August.
·
Experienced
some initial difficulty with Healthy Grow product breakdown, but was able to
adjust mowing and irrigation schedule to accommodate.
Product
requires only a small amount of initial moisture, followed by a thorough
drying, and then a final watering event to initiate complete product breakdown.
If the initial wetting phase delivers too much moisture or the drying phase is
not complete, the product will not properly breakdown. Applications in
conjunction with morning dew provides sufficient moisture for phase one
wetting, as long as it is followed by sufficient length of drying time (without
additional moisture) to insure complete particle drying. Mowing can be done prior
to product application, but should not be resumed until after completion
of wet-dry-wet cycle.
09/01/15
Larry
commented:
·
“Golf
course is in the best condition ever, excellent color and turf density”.
·
“Rounds
are substantially up over last season – positive feedback from both city
management personnel and golf course customers”.
·
“Experienced
a major reduction in water usage over same time period as last year”.
·
“Reduced
disease incidence” – identical fungicide program as last year.
·
Wants to
eliminate Florentine products from 2016 program and utilize all Foliar Pak
·
City of
Hammond has requested that we extend a similar application program to include
9-hole Youth Golf Course and Pavilion turf areas in 2016.
Bob and
I both agreed that there was a noticeable progressive improvement in turfgrass
health and vigor over the course of the 2015 season. Rooting was very good and
profile hydration was very uniform, indicative of a more balanced soil – enhanced
air and water movement through the profile resulting in improved water
management efficiency.
It will
be interesting to quantify where we end up with total nitrogen inputs for the
season. I am certain it will be dramatically less than previous years,
substantiating the importance of achieving the ideal balance of soil organic carbon
as part of the overall process of balancing soil.
The success
of this project to date is all a credited to Larry’s desire to achieve excellence
and willingness to be innovative. The initial plan on paper was a collaborative
effort, but Larry’s dedication and hard work has made it reality. Thank you Larry.
Product Description
Liquid Applied Nutrients – Soil and
Plant Energy
Foilar Pak AS Fusion 7-0-0
Ammonia
sulfate supplement plus L- plant amino acids and manganese, formulated to
provide low rates of AS to stimulate photosynthesis and carbohydrate production
when soil temperatures are less than ideal for optimum growth. Excellent early
spring and late fall partner with Foliar Pak Amperage. Excellent source of
plant energy independent of soil biology.
Foliar Pak 22-0-4
True foliar fertilizer that is immediately available to the plant. Slowly available nitrogen from urea triazone, and readily available nitrogen from urea and potassium nitrate. Also contains plant available amino acids to enhance product uptake and provide additional nitrogen and carbon.
Foliar Pak 30-0-0
Combination of urea, urea triazone and methylene urea for both foliar and soil uptake.
Liquid Applied Nutrients – Soil Balancing
Foliar Pak MKS Turbo
0-0-5
Organic
acid based Armament technology protects mineral molecules within the
rhizosphere, promoting a steady plant available source of magnesium, potassium
and sulfur over a 30-60 day period. A much more efficient (reduced leaching
potential) and plant available source of essential nutrients than traditional
granular K-Mag or Sul-Po-Mag. When applied monthly, MKS Turbo is a very safe
and compatible product that can be utilized throughout the growing season. Apply
in conjunction with surfactants for added convenience.
Foliar Pak Carbosential Fe
Infusing iron molecules
within a complex carbohydrate matrix results in both rapid foliar uptake and a
protected slowly available source of iron that is very soil stable.
Supplemental L- amino acids facilitate plant uptake of iron in addition to
providing stable sources of carbon and nitrogen. Plants need a slow steady
source of iron throughout the growing season and monthly applications of
Carbosential Fe will insure availability. Keep in mind that manganese and iron
together stimulate photosynthetic activity and enhanced carbohydrate production.
Liquid Applied Nutrients –
Carbon-Based Bio Stimulating
Foliar Pak Amperage 10-0-0
Contains
Mn, Fe, Zn, molasses and urea. The
black strap molasses component is a simple sugar that provides a readily
available carbohydrate energy source to the plant at times when photosynthesis
is naturally reduced. Zinc helps in protein synthesis and carbohydrate
metabolism to facilitate energy production, while manganese and iron stimulate
the plant to increase photosynthetic production. The molasses is an excellent
source of carbon, providing food and energy to enhance microbial soil activity.
When Amperage is tanked mix with A.S. Fusion (AS) in early spring or late fall,
it has the beneficial effect of either initiating or extending photosynthetic
activity resulting in greater carbohydrate storage and improved plant
efficiency. During the summer months, Amperage will encourage enhanced plant
recovery from stress or physical damage.
Foliar Pak Promote 1-0-4
Promote is a combination of
seaweed extracts, humic substances, sugars and organic acids. It provides
multiple sources of soil carbon, amino acids, enzymes and proteins. Monthly
applications of Promote throughout the growing season adds an additional layer
of plant protection from moisture and heat stress. Higher rates of Promote in
early spring and late fall promote photosynthesis and enhance chlorophyll
production. Summer applications Promote is a combination
Liquid Applied Nutrients – Foliar
Supplements
Foliar Pak Minor Mix
Foliar available trace element package. Also has 8% by weight sea plant extract which enhances uptake and provides supplemental carbon.
High Carbon-Based Fertility with Bio
Supplementation
Healthy Grow + Holganix
An
exceptionally well humified (aerobically decomposed) poultry litter compost,
containing natural nutrients and beneficial biology from dual sources – naturally
occurring microbes indigenous to composting process plus inoculation with
liquid Holganix concentrate. The unique combination results in a product
capable of delivering diverse living biology along with sustainable high organic
carbon food sources and additional prebiotics to support plant and soil health.
The ideal soil enhancing protocol is to incorporate Healthy Grow + Holganix directly into the soil
profile at core aerification as a supplement to monthly liquid Holganix
applications. With severely depleted soils, excessive thatch accumulation or
severe organic profile layering, additional broadcast applications of Healthy Grow + Holganix in
conjunction with solid tine venting will help fast track the remediation
process.