Seedlings and freshly laid turf need a boost to get off to the best start. Turf is made up of mature plants but the process of harvesting and transporting puts a strain on the individual plants. So the key to a great lawn is rapid establishment. But the turf has to survive on its own resources until it has rooted into the soil.

So encourage rapid rooting to ensure the lawn is healthy, green and strong. Not surprisingly seedlings need a little help to get started. Slow germination will give weeds the chance to get established. Give new lawns the right balance of nutrients by using Rapid Roots. It encourages strong root growth. Not only that but it also helps retain nutrients and promote healthy leaf growth. Uniquely, the formula can be applied to the soil before seeding or laying turf, or on top of newly laid turf. Although Rapid Roots was developed as a feed for use in the early stages of growth it can also be used as a general pick-me-up at any time of the year.

Whilst this turf feed can be applied all year round, for best results please avoid application during heat waves or droughts.

Key features

  • Magnesium oxide within the turf feed aids the rate of chlorophyll, which results in a beautiful green lawn

  • Nitrogen to promote leaf growth

  • Phosphorus in order to build strong, healthy and clean roots

  • Potassium to prevent lawn disease as well as increasing the roots water absorption rate

  • Humates and Trace Elements to increase nutrient retention, which results in fewer nutrients to be washed away

  • Seaweed to stimulate bacteria within the soil which will release more nutrients to your soil

All these minerals and nutrients encourage grass seed germination; the time it takes for grass to grow.

  1. Pre-seeding / turfing feed contains nitrogen which is used to increase and promote leaf growth.

  2. Magnesium oxide encourages strong colour.

  3. Phosphorous encourages strong, healthy and disease-free roots.

  4. Rapid Roots has been specifically developed to improve the plants’ nutrient retention; so increasing the effectiveness of the fertiliser.

  5. Seaweed stimulates the soil bacteria, which increases overall fertility.

Healthier lawns after turfing

To use as a pre-turfing fertiliser, Harrowden recommends applying to the soil at the stated dose then working the granules in to the top 20-30mm with a rake. Once the turf is laid, it is important to water well. Leftover Rapid Roots can be applyied onto the established lawn 6 weeks after laying, providing the grass with sufficient nutrients for the first 6 months of growth.

Composition

  • 8% Nitrogen (N)

  • 4% Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

  • 8% Potassium Oxide (K2O)

  • 3% Magensium Oxide (MgO)

  • Trace Elemets

  • Humates

  • Zeolites

  • Seaweed

Coverage

Each bag covers 100m² at the recommended dose of 20g/m²