Fives fast benefits of TourTurf® ZSC:

• Increases soil quality
• Increases soil water holding capacity
• Supports the gradual release of nutrients
• Solubilises phosphorus
• Stimulates root development

The Benefits of Natural Zeolite for Turf on Sand-Based Root Zones
Zeolite can help you improve the quality of your turf root zone, protect the environment by saving irrigation water, avoid leaching of nutrients, and make your turfgrass management more sustainable by increasing nutrient availability and using nutrients efficiently.

Root zones for turfgrass need to have certain properties to contribute to a high-quality playing surface and to provide the perfect growing medium for turf:

• High water infiltration rate
• Good moisture retention
• Minimum compaction potential
• Good aeration
• High cation exchange capacity (CEC)

Because of the heavy foot traffic on playing surfaces, sand is often the main component of turf root zones. The right sand provides good aeration, good water infiltration and low compaction potential.

Sand-based root zone media for golf greens or soccer pitches hold less nutrients and water than soil-based root zones, as in push-up greens. This can lead to more leaching into groundwater and increased use of fertilisers and irrigation water. Scientists have been looking for materials that can reduce compaction, improve drainage and retain sufficient water when mixed with sand.

Usually, root zones are a mixture of sand plus some kind of organic material like peat. The organic material added will increase water and nutrient retention. But with time, organic material naturally is decomposed, and layering might be an issue.

Zeolite is a material that you can add to the mix to greatly improve its physical properties. This soil amendment will increase the nutrient holding capacity, the moisture retention and is very stable. When added to heavy soils like in push-up greens, it will improve drainage due to its porosity.

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ZSC – Water Retention and Absorption Capabilities
Zeolite, a naturally occurring microporous mineral, has the remarkable ability to retain water equivalent to its own weight. After reaching its retention capacity, zeolite continues to absorb additional moisture, thanks to its highly porous structure. This makes it an excellent material for water management in agriculture, gardening, and environmental applications.

Benefits of Water Conservation
Using zeolite to retain and manage water reduces water waste and improves efficiency. It ensures that plants have a steady supply of moisture, reducing irrigation needs and conserving water in arid regions. Additionally, this promotes sustainable water usage, reduces costs, and helps mitigate the impacts of water scarcity.