• Product Page Grid Blurb: Synergistic blend of Suståne Organic Compost, Mycorrhizae Innoculum and Biostimulants.
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BOLSTER GRANULAR 4-4-4 + Iron with mycorrhizae is a granulated professional turfgrass and landscape fertilizer.

From the leaders in soil health and plant care, Suståne has developed a combination product that deploys the best components for Rapid Plant and Turf Establishment. BOLSTER GRANULAR 4-4-4 + Iron contains a powerful, synergistic blend of mycorrhizae, growth factors, and plant biostimulants proven to promote rapid root development, superior growth, and protect roots from drought, stress, transplant shock, pathogens, and soil contaminants.

Recommended Use:

BOLSTER GRANULAR 4-4-4 + Iron is designed for all turfgrass and landscape plantings. Bolster G is during core aerification of golf course greens and other fine turfgrass. It is also used in the soil profile during new greens construction and landscape bed preparation as well as in container mix substrates. Bolster G must be incorporated into the root zone to achieve the full benefit.

BOLSTER GRANULAR 4-4-4 + Iron

25 years of applied research have consistently proven Suståne Natural Fertilizers to be the leader in plant establishment, soil physical improvement, and biological disease suppression. Suståne Triple Four is made from a thorough, aerobic composting process unlike any other organic fertilizer on the world market today. This basic Suståne contains 3% organically chelated iron plus all major and minor elements known to be essential for plant photosynthesis. This is an 80% Slow Release Nitrogen ratio natural fertilizer rich in humic substances, is foolproof, and will not cause “fertilizer burn” to plant materials. To improve on Basic Suståne’s unsurpassed plant establishment, the following components have been added:

VA mycorrhizae

Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: Glomus intraradices, Glomus etunicatum, Glomus deserticola, and Glomus clarum. Guaranteed a minimum of 3.52 propagules per g. Mycorrhizal presence equates to “Healthy Soils”. It affects available soil nutrition, the physical structure of the soil, and the number of and types of other organisms present in the soil. “Mycorrhizae” refers to the species of fungi that form beneficial associations with plants. It is a “Facilitator” that brings nutrients to plant roots, exudes “Glomalin” to improve soil structure, and actually fill up available entry sites along roots to inhibit pathogens from attacking. Mycorrhizal fungi are a critical component of healthy soils.

Features of BOLSTER GRANULAR 4-4-4 + Iron:

Turf Establishment, Seeding, New Lawn Construction Laying Sod, and Sprigging:

Turf establishment accelerates with BOLSTER GRANULAR from Suståne. A complete package containing Slow Release Nitrogen chelated micronutrients, mycorrhizal, and BOLSTER Plant Biostimulant. BOLSTER GRANULAR has been demonstrated time and again to surpass synthetic turf starter fertilizers and other sources of humates and plant biostimulants.

Land Management, Native Restoration & Erosion Control Programs:

Incorporating into Potting Soil Mixes and other Container Substrates:

Suståne Bolster Granular provides a constant release of nutrients when used with container substrates with an average temperature of 70^oF / 21^oC. When determining application rates consider all cultural practices including irrigation, container substrate physical characteristics, and growing environment.

Container Mix Application Rates:

Low Rate: Recommended for use on salt-sensitive species; when concurrent with liquid feed with production systems utilizing low leaching fractions (less than 10%) and when applied to heavy potting substrates (total porosity less than 65%).

Medium Rate: Recommended for use on salt-sensitive species; when concurrent with liquid feed with production systems utilizing low leaching fractions (less than 10%) and when applied to heavy potting substrates (total porosity less than 65%).

High Rate: Recommended for use on heavy feeding species; with production systems utilizing high leaching fractions (greater than 20%); and when applied to light, porous substrates (total porosity greater than 80%).

Bulk Density of Suståne Bolster Granular:

• Product Page Grid Blurb: The most effective organic starter fertilizer available.

• Product Page Grid Blurb: 5-2-4+FE Supplies Humic Acid and all 17 Essential Plant Nutrients. 
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Suståne^® 5-2-4 with Iron is a granulated professional turfgrass and landscape fertilizer.

Description:

Suståne 5-2-4+Fe is the original Suståne formula first created in 1988. As this was the first Suståne product available on the market, it soon became the standard organic evaluated by numerous universities. Michigan State University, Cornell, University of Rhode Island were three of the first research facilities to discover that Suståne 5-2-4+Fe was highly suppressive of common diseases affecting cool season grasses including root Pythium, Necrotic Ring Spot, Red Thread and to a lesser extent various patch diseases. More organic fertilizer studies have been run utilizing Suståne 5-2-4+Fe as the standard against which all other “organics” are compared.

 

Recommended Use:

Suståne 5-2-4+Fe is the all-purpose turf food and is available in either Medium Grade (lawn and fairway applications) or Fine Grade for putting greens. Suitable for use on all turfgrass types providing quick green up followed by long lasting slow release organic nitrogen. Use where even growth and color is needed for six to eight weeks.

 

Benefits of Suståne 5•2•4+Fe

• Provides quick green up followed by six to eight weeks of even color and growth
• Increases the nutrient and water holding capacity of the soil.
• Strengthens plants tolerance against hot dry conditions
• Promotes greater root development.
• Improves buffering against changes in soil pH
• Increases the soil’s ability to suppress plant pathogens
• Increases soil porosity and stability for greater root development and water holding capacity

Always Safe for Plants, People and the Environment

• Manufactured by Suståne in the USA at an EPA permitted facility.
• Pathogen and weed free, no blood or bone products. Allowed for export to over 60 countries world wide.
• Aerobic composting eliminates animal and rodent attraction to application site.
• Contains naturally occurring beneficial bacteria and fungi that are necessary to begin nutrient life cycle in poor soil.
• Suståne is fully composted eliminating the need for sterilization, permitting a healthy environment for beneficial microbial populations.

 

Enhanced Disease Suppression :

• Begins with Suståne Natural Based Fertilizers
• Results of studies conducted over the past 20 years have clearly shown the potential for compost amendments to reduce the severity and incidence of a wide variety of turfgrass diseases.
• For best results in disease suppression apply either as a topdressing after core aerification, as a late autumn winter cover, mixed as a root zone amendment or better yet use as the standard fertilizer treatment three to four applications per growing season. Studies have shown that applying Suståne 5-2-4 plus Iron results in a significant decrease in many turfgrass diseases.
• The numbers below represent the percent decrease in severity of turfgrass diseases.

 

Amendment	Brown Patch	Dollar Spot	Red Thread	Pythium Root Rot
Suståne 5-2-4+Fe	75.0	30.3	78.7	52.6
Fungicide Standard	88.9	97.0	---	42.1
Sludge Compost	8.3	0.0	0.0	---
Leaf Compost	38.9	4.5	0.0	---
Horse Manure Compost	0	0.0	0.0	---

 

 

Guaranteed Analysis

• Total Nitrogen (N) ..............................5%
• 1.1% Ammoniacal Nitrogen
• 0.15% Urea Nitrogen
• 0.25% Other Water Soluble Organic Nitrogen
• 3.5% Water Insoluble Nitrogen*
• Available Phosphate (P2O5) .....................2%
• Soluble Potash (K2O)............................4%
• Calcium (Ca).................................3.00%
• Magnesium ..................................1.00%
• Copper........................................ 0.05%
• Sulfur...........................................3.00%

Total Plant Nutrition

• Iron ...............................................2.0%
• Manganese ................................ 0.05%
• Zinc............................................. 0.05%
• Humic Acid........................................7%
• Organic Matter................................50%
• pH ....................................................6.8
• Carbon:Nitrogen(C:N).......................4:1
• Bulk Density lb./cu. ft ........................39
• Salt Index (scale 1-100)......................4
• % of Total N as Slow Release.........70%

Derived from aerobically composted turkey litter, methylene urea, ammonium sulfate and sulfate of potash.
*3.5% slowly available nitrogen from aerobically composted turkey litter and methylene Urea.

 

Available particle sizes:

• Medium Grade, 200 SGN (2.8 mm - 1.4 mm)
• Fine Grade, 100 SGN (1.4 mm - 0.6 mm)

Coverage:

• 50 lb. covers 2,500 ft² @ 1 lb. N per 1,000 ft² (44 lb. N per acre)
• 22.67 kg covers 232 m² @ 0.5 kg N per 100 m² (50 kg N per hectare)

Rates:

• Apply 20 lb. per 1,000 ft²
• Apply 100 g per 1 m²

 

Suståne Integrated Soil Management Program:

The following chart shows the recommended amounts of Suståne 5-2-4 +Iron for a typical integrated program.

 

Uses & Application:	Greens & Tees		Fairways, Athletic Fields, Parks & Lawncare
	Rate (lb./1,000 ft2)	Application Frequency	Rate (lb./1,000 ft2)	Application Frequency
Early Feeding	10-20	1-2	10-20	1-2
Turf Establishment	15-25	2	10-20	1-2
Summer Stress/Disease Prevention	10-20	Monthly	10-20	Monthly
Core Aerification	10-15	1-2	10-15	2
Overseeding	10 15 15	At Overseeding 30 Days Following 60 Days Following	10 15 15	At Overseeding 30 Days Following 60 Days Following
Dormant Feeding	20	Prior to Dormancy	20	Prior to Dormancy
Snow Mold	20-30	1 Late Season 1 Early Spring	20-30	1 Late Season 1 Early Spring

 

Landscape Maintenance:

Professional landscapers have increasingly turned to Suståne 4-6-4 for use on high maintenance turf and landscaped environments. While synthetic fertilizers supply plant growth nutrients, they do not supply the organic matter required to maintain quality growth. Using fully composted natural fertilizers increases the levels of beneficial microbial activity, which in turn convert nutrients into plant available forms.

Warm Season Turf

• Athletic Fields, Parks and Lawncare
• Apply 4-7 times per season
• Spring and Fall - 20 lb. per 1000 ft²
• Summer - 15 lb. per 1000 ft²

Cool Season Turf

• Athletic Fields, Parks and Lawncare
• Apply 2-3 times per season
• 15 lbs. per 1000 ft²

Soil Preparation For Flower & Shrub Beds

• Light, Sandy Soil: 15 lb. per 100 ft²
• Medium, Clay Loam Soil: 12 lb. per 100 ft²
• Heavy, Silty, Clay Loam: 8 lb. per 100 ft²

• Product Page Grid Blurb: High organic nitrogen for long lasting nutrition.
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Label Spec Sheet MSDS OMRI Certificate WSDA Certificate

Suståne 8-2-4 is a natural organic slow-release fertilizer that provides a high amount of organic nitrogen for lasting plant nutrition.

Description:

Suståne 8-2-4 natural and organic fertilizer which provides a balanced feed that promotes a rapid and vigorous vegetative establishment with 6 - 12 weeks of nitrogen in the organic slow-release form. Suståne replenishes the soil with a rich supply of humus (stabilized organic matter) and all of the primary, secondary and minor nutrients essential for quality growth. Suståne 8-2-4 provides a combination of dense plant nutrients and organic substances derived from biologically stable compost plus natural sulfate of potash and feather meal.

Suståne 8-2-4 provides a safe, simple, and cost-effective feeding solution for all types of crops. 8-2-4 provides balanced nutrition from seed through harvest. Suståne 8-2-4 is the perfect fertilizer for when you need significant quantities of organic slow-release nitrogen with low burn potential. Great for specialty crop production in high-quality soils or potting mixes.

Suståne 8-2-4 is a complete package fertilizer containing Slow Release Nitrogen, chelated micronutrients, organic phosphorous, and humic substances. Suståne 8-2-4 has been demonstrated time and again to surpass synthetic turf starter fertilizers and other sources of humates and plant biostimulants.

Recommended Use:

For use in the production of certified organic gardens, turfgrass and landscape maintenance, greenhouse bedding plants and annual establishment, erosion control, native reestablishment, and soil reclamation and remediation.

Suståne Integrated Soil Management Program:

Turf Establishment, Seeding, New Lawn Construction, Laying Sod and Sprigging:

Suståne 8-2-4 is a complete package fertilizer containing Slow Release Nitrogen, chelated micronutrients, organic phosphorous and humic substances. Suståne 8-2-4 has been demonstrated time and again to surpass synthetic turf starter fertilizers and other sources of humates and plant biostimulants.

Turfgrass & Landscape Maintenance:

Professional landscapers have increasingly turned to Suståne 8-2-4 for use on high maintenance turf and landscaped environments. While synthetic fertilizers supply plant growth nutrients, they do not supply the organic matter required to maintain quality growth. Using fully composted natural fertilizers increases the levels of beneficial microbial activity, which in turn converts nutrients into plant-available forms.

Land Management, Native Restoration & Erosion Control Programs:

(Hydroseeding: Mix with water solution at a ratio of 4 lb. Suståne 8-2-4 to 1 gallon of water or 2 tons per 1,000-gallon tank)

Incorporating into Potting Soil Mixes and other Container Substrates:

Sustane 8-2-4 provides a constant release of nutrients when used with container substrates with an average temperature of 70^oF / 21^oC. When determining application rates consider all cultural practices including irrigation, container substrate physical characteristics, and growing environment.

Container Mix Application Rates:

Low Rate: Recommended for use on salt-sensitive species; when concurrent with liquid feed; with production systems utilizing low leaching fractions (less than 10%); and when applied to heavy potting substrates (total porosity less than 65%).

Medium Rate: Recommended for use on medium feeding species; on most nursery stock and foliage plants; and when liquid feed is not performed concurrently.

High Rate: Recommended for use on heavy feeding species; with production systems utilizing high leaching fractions (greater than 20%); and when applied to light, porous substrates (total porosity greater than 80%).

Bulk Density of Suståne 8-2-4:

Container Topdressing Application Rates in Grams:

Derived from aerobically composted turkey litter, feather meal, and sulfate of potash.
*7.2% slowly available nitrogen from aerobically composted turkey litter and feather meal

• Product Page Grid Blurb: Suståne's longest lasting slow release for landscaping

• Product Page Grid Blurb: A proprietary blend of four select Endomycorrhizae species of which 85% of all plants form an association.

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Granular Inoculant from Suståne^®

Mycorrhizal fungi are used to treat disturbed soils that have been depleted of beneficial microorganisms. Mycorrhizae are major facilitators in soil microbiological processes. The addition of mycorrhizal inoculants has a positive effect on microbial populations by providing an environment for organisms that aggregate the soil, convert matter to available plant nutrients, and suppress pathogens, which are generally present in higher populations when mycorrhizae are not present and when soils are compacted and anaerobic.

Background on Mycorrhizal Fungi:

Mycorrhizal fungi are living organisms that provide several benefits for their host plant. These organisms are entirely dependent upon their symbiotic relationship with plants for survival and consequently provide a number of services and materials to assure their host plant’s survival and productivity.

Suståne utilizes four species selected for wide range of ecosystems and climates: Rhizophagus irregularis, Rhizophagus clarus, Septoglomus deserticola, Claroideoglomus etunicatum. Suståne guarantees 200 spores per gram. Mycorrhizae are available from Suståne in 11 lb. and 40 lb. bags or custom blended into Suståne fertilizers.

Key Benefits of Suståne Mycorrhizae:

Auxiliary Soil & Plant Substance

Contains Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizae fungi

(VAM Mycorrhiza)............ minimum of 200 spores per gram

• 140 spores per gram Rhizophagus irregularis
• 20 spores per gram Rhizophagus clarus
• 20 spores per gram Septoglomus deserticola
• 20 sporess per gram Claroideoglomus etunicatum

Mycorrhizae products should be used within two years of date printed on the bag.
Store in a cool, dry place. Treat similar to seed.

• Product Page Grid Blurb: A blend of endo mycorrhizae and beneficial bacteria, with humic acid and compost.

Enhanced mycorrhizal inoculant with beneficial microbes and humic acid

For Superior Nutrient Uptake and Growth Promotion

Bolster^® MycoBio™ from Sustane^® is a blend of endo mycorrhizae species and beneficial bacteria, with humic acid and compost to support the proliferation of soil microorganisms.  Bolster MycoBio is used for inoculating soils and growing media with beneficial microbiology for improved nutrient cycling and to amend soil to improve seedling success and promote vigorous plant establishment.

Key Ingredients and Benefits of Bolster MycoBio:

• Mycorrhizal fungi are living organisms that provide several benefits for their host plant. These organisms are entirely dependent upon their symbiotic relationship with plants for survival and consequently provide a number of services and materials to assure their host plant’s survival and productivity.  Suståne has chosen 4 specific strains of endo mycorrhizae that are most likely to form positive relationships with the majority of plant types you grow.  Upon colonization of the host plant, mycorrhizae begin to significantly increase the plant’s access to the soil resource pool by extending (literally miles of additional) microfilaments known as hyphae throughout the rhizosphere (root zone). These threadlike structures extract both soil moisture and plant nutrients from an enlarged area and from minute sites that are inaccessible to bare roots drawing water and nutrients from a volume of soil that is much greater than what the plant alone can access.  
• Bacillus is a genus of bacteria that are commonly found in soils.  The microorganisms help facilitate the cycling of nutrients, transforming them into plant-available forms for uptake by plants.  These microorganisms can also protect against certain soil-borne diseases, resulting in more resilient plants.
• Humates are naturally occurring, complex organic molecules that are formed as a result of the decomposition of plant and animal material which has been compressed for millions of years deep below Earth's surface.  Humates have numerous benefits, including being a rich source of carbon,  improving soil structure, and increasing root growth.

Recommended Use

Use BOLSTER MycoBio for rapid and resilient seedling establishment. The BOLSTER MycoBio formulation supports the growth of diverse crops in all types of growing environments. Ideal for transplant production in greenhouse and nursery systems as well as hydroseeding in erosion control applications and new turf establishment. MycoBio can be applied to new plantings of turfgrass, fruit, vegetable, and grain crops. 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Best used in combination with a Sustane-based organic fertility program using an N:P₂O₅ ratio that is greater than 2:1 over the entire grow cycle. 

Applications and Rates

Blend into growing media used for seed starting,
transplant production, and/or initial planting of rooted cuttings at 1 - 2 lb. per yd³ (.65-1.5 kg m³) of media. 

Greenhouse/Transplant Production:

For seed starting, transplant production, and/or initial planting of rooted cuttings, thoroughly incorporate into potting media using 1 - 2 lb. per yd³ (.65-1.5 kg m³). Increase to 3 lb. per yd³ (1.95 kg m³) when using propagation trays with < 20 cm³ cell volumes.  For smaller planting volumes, use 1.5 tablespoons per gallon (2.6 g per L) of potting media, or 1 cup per 2.8 ft³ (128 g per .26 m³) loose-filled bag of media.

Landscape and Garden Use:

Indoors, use 1.5 tablespoons per gallon (2.6 g per L) of the potting mix when establishing or replanting houseplants.  Outdoors, apply ½ cup per gallon (64 g per 3.8 L) of fill dirt when planting shrubs or trees. In garden beds, use just 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) of material in each transplant hole for small flower vegetable transplants. Alternatively, apply in-furrow using 1 lb.-2 lb. per 100 ft² (1-2 kg per 100 m²) of soil when planting vegetables, fruit, or flower gardens.

*NOTE: Adjust fertilizer program for local conditions & requirements.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Do not expose to moisture or extreme temperatures. For best results, use by the expiration date printed on the label.

CONTAINS NON-PLANT FOOD INGREDIENTS:

60% Endo-Mycorrhizae Inoculant (minimum of 120 spores per gram)

• 84 spores per gram Rhizophagus irregularis
• 12 spores per gram Rhizophagus clarus
• 12 spores per gram Septoglomus deserticola
• 12 spores per gram Claroideoglomus etunicatum

0.3% Bacterial Inoculant (minimum 100,000 CFU per gram)

• 20,000 CFU per gram Bacillus subtilis
• 20,000 CFU per gram Bacillus pumilus
• 20,000 CFU per gram Bacillus megaterium
• 20,000 CFU per gram Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
• 20,000 CFU per gram Bacillus licheniformis

3% Humic Acid (from leonardite)

36.7% Composted Turkey Litter

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.  Do not expose to moisture or extreme temperatures.  For best results, use by the expiration date printed on the label.

• Product Page Grid Blurb: Biostimulant and Plant Growth Supplement. Includes seaweed extract and humic acid.

Bolster^® Biostimulant - Liquid Plant Growth Supplement

Description:

BOLSTER Plant Biostimulant - Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed, humic acid, and soluble carbohydrates. BOLSTER from Suståne prepares plants for stress conditions, increasing root mass and depth without a flush of top growth. BOLSTER has demonstrated improved drought resistance, increased chlorophyll production, and delayed senescence. It also increases plant salt tolerance in saline soils and irrigation water high in salts; increases plant health and vigor to offset infection of certain diseases and to guard against the effects of plant-parasitic nematodes. Chelated iron and plant hormones in BOLSTER enhance seedling establishment and improve color.

Recommended Use:

Recommended for cool-season and warm-season turfgrasses. May be used on golf courses, sports fields, and other intensively managed turfs. Also for use on new sod installations, new seedling plantings, hydroseeding, and deep root drench for established trees.

Deep Root Feed for Trees

Do NOT Foliar Apply. Apply in holes 4”-24” (6 cm - 60 cm) deep, in a 2’x2’ (33 cm x 33 cm) grid pattern within dripline, at a rate of 2 oz. per 1" (60 ml. per 2.5 cm) diameter at breast height of tree. BOLSTER can be tank mixed with most fertilizers although the standard quart jar test should be run prior to mixing.

Derived from Iron Sulfate.

Dilute with water at 50:1

All application rates are for concentrate prior to dilution with water.

BOLSTER® can be tank-mixed with most fertilizers although the standard quart jar test should be run prior to mixing. This product is intended as a supplement to a regular fertilization program and will not by itself supply all the nutrients normally required by plants.

Shake Well Before Using

• Product Page Grid Blurb: A complete water-dispersible fertilizer concentrate powder.

Suståne Flourish^®  8-2-4 Water Dispersible Fertilizer

Available in 1 lb. and 3 lb. Canisters and 20 lb. 5-gallon pails

Description:

Suståne Flourish 8-2-4 WDF is an all-in-one input designed for manual fertigation. Suståne Flourish WDF provides powdered organic nutrients and biostimulants and is well suited for the production of diverse plants, indoors and outdoors. 

Recommended Use:

• Is designed for use in manual fertigation. Due to organic compost particulates, Flourish WDF is not compatible with commercial sprayers or fertigation systems.
• Is the ideal supplement for Suståne amended soils and potting mixes. 
• Use in conjunction with Suståne Compost Tea to supercharge
  soil microbiology.

Use and Application Rates:

Application rates of Suståne water-dispersible fertilizers should be made based according to the crop's nutritional needs and tolerance for salt stress. This material should be diluted in water and mixed well prior to application. For best results, add package contents to fresh water in clean containers with mixing as described below (see reverse).

The preparation of a homogenous solution is critical to successful fertigation. It is highly recommended that growers prepare a base concentrate of Sustane’s Flourish WDF in a watering can or bucket of water before dispensing to ensure proper application rate. When diluted correctly, this product can be applied to plants with a watering can. Due to organic compost particulates, Flourish WDF is not compatible with commercial sprayers or fertigation systems.

Fertigation Rates and Application:

Prepare a base concentrate by thoroughly mixing up to 2 tablespoons (approximately 15 g) per gallon of water (of Suståne Flourish WDF per 1 gallon of water (or 4 g per liter). Fertilizer solutions can be applied every one to two weeks depending on crop demand and growing conditions.

Nutrients Supplied (PPM):

Low Rate: Recommended for use on salt-sensitive species; when concurrent with liquid feed; with production systems utilizing low leaching fractions (less than 10%); and when applied to heavy potting substrates (total porosity less than 65%).

Medium Rate: Recommended for use on medium feeding species; on most nursery stock and foliage plants; and when liquid feed is not performed concurrently.

High Rate: Recommended for use on heavy feeding species; with production systems utilizing high leaching fractions (greater than 20%); and when applied to light, porous substrates (total porosity greater than 80%).

Bulk Density of Suståne 8-2-4:

• Product Page Grid Blurb: A high analysis, water-dispersible nitrogen fertilizer formulated to promote rapid and durable greening and plant growth.

Suståne Hi-N 12-0-1 Water Dispersible Fertilizer

Available in 1 lb. jars, 3 lb. canisters and 20 lb. 5-gallon pails

Description:

Suståne Hi-N WDF is a high analysis, water dispersible, nitrogen fertilizer. It is specially formulated to promote rapid and durable greening and plant growth. Suståne Hi-N WDF efficiently delivers a unique blend of soluble organic nitrogen sources to support plant growth. It can be used on diverse plants produced in a wide variety of growing systems.

Also available as Hi-N CDN 12-0-1, our Canadian Organic Regime (COR) compliant and OMRI Canada listed formulation.

Recommended Use:

• Is designed for use in hydroponics and greenhouse fertigation programs
• Useful as a starter fertilizer and for foliar feeding
• A key component of any fertigation program
• Use in conjunction with Suståne Compost Tea to supercharge soil microbiology
• Hi-N 12-0-1 WDF is safe for most commercial fertigation and drip irrigation systems - see more below

Why Fertigation?

Water dispersible fertilizers greenhouse fertigation, hydroponics, foliar feeding, planting of field crops, and turf

Fertigation provides more precise control of plant-feeding. There are many systems and approaches for growing plants, and each has its benefits. Wherever water is provided through irrigation, additional nutrients can also be delivered. By precisely dosing plants with only the nutrients they need as they grow, there is reduced potential for nutrient loss in the growing system. That can mean better control of plant growth, greater nutrient use efficiency, and less waste.

Commercial nurseries and greenhouses grow plants with diverse nutritional needs. While a typical soil or constructed potting mixes can provide all of the nutrients a plant needs to grow, supplementing those matrices with different concentrations of key nutrients, particularly nitrogen, can improve the rate and quality of plant growth.

Turfgrass managers and landscapers sometimes need quick greening. In the green industries, people who produce and manage turfgrass know that color and thickness are key qualities demanded by many customers. Balanced nutrition also helps keep grass healthy and more tolerant of foot traffic and other environmental stresses.

Fertigation Rates and Application:

Suståne Hi-N 12-0-1 WDF in use with delivery systems

For Hydroponics & Greenhouse Fertigation

Use up to 2 lb. of Suståne WDF per 100 gallons of water for finished solutions with up to 300 PPM of N. To do so, prepare a base concentrate by thoroughly mixing 0.5 lb. powder per gallon of water (or 60 g per liter). This base concentrate can then be diluted into 50 to 150 volumes of water to obtain working solutions of various strengths. Working solutions can be applied regularly depending on crop demand and growing conditions.

For Field Crop Starter Fertilizer

For in-furrow and side-dress drench applications, apply up to 40 lb. of Suståne Hi-N WDF per acre in no less than 200 gallons (45 kg per hectare in no less than 780 liters of water) of solution. To do so, mix up to 0.2 lb. of powder with each gallon (or 25 g per liter) of water while filling the mixing tank. Ensure powder is fully dissolved before application. Apply within 4 hours of preparation. Rinse applicator tank and pump lines thoroughly with water immediately following application to avoid clogging.

For Foliar Feeding

For foliar applications to fruiting crops, apply up to 3 lb. of Suståne Hi-N WDF per acre using 100 gallons of water (3.5 kg per hectare using 1000 liters of water). To do so, prepare a base concentrate by thoroughly mixing 0.3 lb. of Suståne Hi-N WDF per gallon of water (36 g per liter). This base concentrate is then diluted 1:10 with water in the spray tank to prepare the working solution for foliar feeding. Apply 100 gallons per acre (or 1,000 liters per hectare) one to four times per season. Apply the working solution within 4 hours of preparation. Rinse sprayer thoroughly with water immediately following application to avoid clogging.

For Turf

For turf applications, use 0.9 lb. of Suståne Hi-N WDF per 1,000 ft² using 2 gallons of water (500 g per 100 square meters using 7.8 liters of water). To do so, mix in 0.45 lb. Suståne Hi-N WDF per gallon of water while filling the applicators reservoir tank. With constant agitation, apply 2 gallons of working solution per 1,000 ft² (7.5 liters per 100 square meters) of turf to provide 0.1 lb. of N per 1,000 ft². Apply the working solution within 4 hours of preparation. Rinse sprayer thoroughly with water immediately following application to avoid clogging.

Application rates and use instructions:

Application rates of Suståne water-dispersible fertilizers should be made based according to a crop’s nutritional needs and tolerance for salt stress. WDF should be diluted in water and mixed well prior to application. For best results, add package contents to fresh water in clean containers with mixing as described below. The preparation of a homogenous solution is critical to successful and consistent fertigation. It is highly recommended that growers prepare a base concentrate of Suståne’s WDF in a bucket of water and then mix the concentrated solution into a larger volume of reservoir water to ensure proper mixing prior to dispensing. Prepare a concentrate of 0.5 lb. of powder per gallon of water in your reservoir. Add the powder slowly while stirring until the required amount has gone into solution. Use a pre-filter screen on the reservoir's injector line. After the concentrate is fully mixed, let the solution sit for 15 minutes before placing the injector hose into the reservoir.

Make sure the intake end is not touching the bottom of the reservoir and allow the injector to pump all but 2% of the concentrate volume to avoid uptake of any contaminating grit that might rapidly clog intake screens. After fertigation, the remaining concentrate may be fully diluted and injected directly as part of the initial flush. Apply fertigation solutions ONLY when temperatures are above 50^oF (11^oC) and below 85^oF (30^oC). Commercial users should check the pH and EC of the prepared fertigation solutions to make sure they are within acceptable ranges for their specific crops.

Nutrients Supplied (PPM):

Low Rate: Recommended for use on salt-sensitive species; when concurrent with liquid feed; with production systems utilizing low leaching fractions (less than 10%); and when applied to heavy potting substrates (total porosity less than 65%).

Medium Rate: Recommended for use on medium feeding species; on most nursery stock and foliage plants; and when liquid feed is not performed concurrently.

High Rate: Recommended for use on heavy feeding species; with production systems utilizing high leaching fractions (greater than 20%); and when applied to light, porous substrates (total porosity greater than 80%).

Bulk Density of Suståne Hi-N 12-0-1:

Derived from hydrolyzed plant protein, aerobically composted turkey litter, sodium nitrate, sulfate of potash, and langbeinite.

***NOTE: Hi-N CDN 12-0-1 does not contain sodium nitrate.