TourTurf® Organic Bio Fos is an organic-mineral NP fertiliser containing microorganisms, nitrogen and water-soluble phosphorus that is quickly available for the plant.

Phosphorus deficiency in turf can adversely affect new root hair formation.

The specifically formulated phosphorus content in this fertiliser is especially suitable as a pre-seeder and in situations where fertiliser analyses show that there is a need for extra phosphorus.

The beneficial TourTurf® Organic Bio Fos microorganisms help to release nutrients from the product and the soil, as well as competing with harmful soil microorganisms, so counteracting their effects.

Rectifies phosphorus deficiency, in plants, in all situations.

Particularly suitable as a fertiliser for goal mouths on soccer pitches where ‘wear and tear’ is obviously very severe.

Apply the product in any situation to stimulate the turf plant in making new, strong roots, however especially recommended to apply before laying turf rolls, as the naturally derived phosphorus in the product will enhance the root system earlier.

To enhance the outcome further, we also recommend applying our biological mycorrhiza product TourTurf® MPT Mycorrhizae Plant & Turf Activator at the same time.

Microorganism package:
The added natural soil microorganisms, include several common bacteria and fungal species that have critical functions in maintaining optimum soil health. The blended consortia of specific microbes each play individual roles in the establishment of a healthy soil microflora.

Bacteria, such as the included Bacillus spp. can enhance plant growth, by both plant stimulation and soil nutrient solubilisation, as well as promoting soil organic matter decomposition and aggregation for a healthy soil. Pseudomonas, another bacteria species, joins the bacillus in out-competing pathogenic microbial organisms.

The Microorganism package has many benefits for turfgrass:

• More readily available plant nutrients through increased organic matter solubilisation
• Greater plant resilience
• Improved soil structure and porosity
• Improved nutrient use efficiency (NUE)
• Healthier looking turfgrass plants
• Healthier soil with improved performance

Carbon:
About 50% of a plant is made up of carbon, mostly synthesised from CO2 during photosynthesis. Carbon is the basis for all building blocks of life and essential for healthy soils.

• Increases the cation exchange capacity (CEC)
• Optimizes soil pH and salinity
• Improves water holding capacity
• Prevents nutrient leaching
• Improves soil structure for better air and water movement
• Higher microbial activity and soil biodiversity
• Makes nutrients more available
• Improved rooting for healthier, stronger plants
• Accelerates seed germination

Amino acids:
Amino acids are the building blocks for plant proteins. The plant will combine amino acids to form peptide chains and later complex proteins. All the processes in the plant like tissue development, growth, recovery from injury and self-defence require proteins.

The turf plant can synthesise all the needed amino acids from the mineral nutrients it takes in. But the plant can absorb amino acids through the roots as well, saving the energy to produce them itself, especially in times of plant stress. Over time, microorganisms in the rootzone will break down amino acids into their components, making nutrients readily plant available.