Granular fertilizers are the backbone of many programs, and for good reason: they deliver consistent feeding and provide predictable results.
Even the best granular programs leave performance on the table, however, because many of the nutrients present in the soil are not available for uptake. Plus, adverse conditions can decrease the efficacy of applied nutrients.
In these situations, the amount of fertilizer applied matters less than how effectively the plant can access nutrients. That’s where Foliar-Pak products come in. They help granular inputs work more efficiently and increase the availability of soil-bound nutrients.
Foliar-Pak Products Improve Nutrient Efficiency Over Time
Our Armament products are designed to improve nutrient availability and uptake, making them a great complement to granular round applications. These products unlock nutrients already present in the soil and help plants use applied inputs more effectively.
When paired with granular fertilizers, Armament products can help reduce applied nitrogen (even down to ½ lb N) and still maintain performance due to Armament’s nutrient uptake of up to 30%. Because the product remains active in the soil for an extended period, its benefits compound across multiple rounds. Over time, this allows turf managers to get more consistent performance from the fertilizer they’re already applying.
Fill Micronutrient Gaps
While granular fertilizers often focus on macronutrients, micronutrients such as iron, manganese, zinc, and copper are frequently underapplied, or even overlooked altogether.
Foliar-Pak’s micropackage products, namely Micros Plus and Microsync, are designed to address these gaps with precision. When applied alongside Armament products, these micronutrients become more readily available to the plant, supporting color response, stress tolerance, and metabolic function without overloading the soil.
It’s Easy To Add Foliar-Pak To Your Program
Turf managers can apply Armament Concentrate, Micros Plus, and/or Microsync in between their granular applications or alongside weed control applications. This approach allows turf managers to fine-tune their nutrition between rounds rather than relying solely on bagged products to do everything at once.
Please reach out to your distributor rep to learn more about how Foliar-Pak products can enhance your granular applications.
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About the Author John Gruneisen
I am the Midwest territory sales manager for EnP, supporting the Foliar-Pak product line. I am a Columbus, Ohio native and I graduated from The Ohio State University with BS in Turfgrass Science and a minor in Plant Pathology. I spent nine years in the golf industry before getting into the vendor sector of the green industry eight years ago and focusing on carbon-based fertility. I am passionate about efficient and effective fertilizer. Send me an email if you’d like to connect.
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