Description
- Turf Hardener and autumn/winter biostimulant
- Promotes stress-resistant, healthy plants
- Hardens the grass against wear and enhances disease resistance
- Reduces the need for inorganic fertilisers
- Used in times of stress to re-balance the trace elements within the plant
DEFENDER is a concentrated extract of Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed harvested from the Atlantic Ocean from renewable resources, with 5% Chelated Iron and 0.3% Copper.
It contains a natural balance of macronutrients and chelated micronutrients (>60 elements), carbohydrates, amino acids, antioxidants and other beneficial organic compounds.
Copper stimulates enzymatic processes and chlorophyll production within the plant. Copper assists in root growth and physical and chemical plant defence mechanisms,. Copper activation is dependent upon microbial activity in soil organic matter.
Iron is an important component of plant enzymes and proteins involved in respiration, nitrogen metabolism, and chlorophyll synthesis. Symbio Defender will harden grass against disease and enhance colour.
Naturally-occurring nutrients include:
- Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B12, C, D, E, K, choline and carotene.
- Bioactive amino acids including alanine, valine, glycine, isoleucine, serine, tyrosine and stress protecting amino-betaines.
- Plant hormones: auxins, gibberellins, and cytokinins.
- Essential trace elements including boron, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum and zinc
Timing and Application
10L per hectare. Use as a biostimulant year round. Apply monthly or tank mixed with biostimulants or liquid fertilisers as required.
Apply as a soil drench in spring, summer and early autumn in 400-600L water per hectare
Apply as a foliar spray in late autumn and winter in 300- 400L water per hectare
Use as a growth stimulant and plant hardener throughout the cool season from autumn to spring. Apply monthly except in times of frost.
T Jones –
We have made one application of Defender to our green and not long after the appearance and health of our green definitely seemed improved. With the added bonus of the chelated iron blackening the moss prior to autumn scarifying, Defender certainly has assisted our green in this short space of time. Will be applying monthly over the next six months to ensure our green is healthy and disease resistant throughout the cooler, wetter seasons!
Steve prior –
I have now purchased my second soil sample, it has been a fantastic tool for knowing how our green is progressing and to pass the information on to the members, they can see what the money spent on the green is doing.
The members can see that it takes time to improve the green and soil sampling helps get the message across
Neil S. (verified owner) –
Products, service & advice are second to none.
Highly recommend.
Frank J. (verified owner) –
I used Defender along with Fizzy Bio Tabs last winter with great results, & remained disease free. Easy to use.
Kenneth Ward (verified owner) –
david dawson (verified owner) –
First year using defender, going into the new year the green looks the healthiest that I have seen it.
pauline richmond (verified owner) –
Just started using Defender but all ready the grass looks greener