Nitrogen for Kentucky Turfgrasses
AGR-245
Nitrogen for Kentucky Turfgrasses
Nitrogen for Kentucky Turfgrasses
Authored by: Gregg Munshaw Travis Shaddox
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Abstract
Nitrogen (N) fertilizer is required by turfgrass in larger quantities than any other mineral nutrient because the plant demand for N is high and the supply of N from the natural environment is normally low. In instances where N is not applied according to the University of Kentucky recommendations, applied N can increase the risk of surface and ground water contamination. The objective of this document is to describe the function of N in turfgrass, explain how soil and tissue tests can be used to manage N applications, and to describe the various N fertilizer sources available for application to turfgrass.
Core Details
Publication ID
AGR-245
Status
New
Publication Date
February 13, 2020
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes