Producing and maintaining a consistently high-quality bowling green surface is no small feat. As most experienced greenkeepers will attest, the devil is in the detail—and those details start below the surface. One of the more effective tools we’ve found for creating consistent, high-performance surfaces, especially in the crucial growing months, is our Liquid N Slow Release fertiliser.

But what does it actually do, and why does it matter for your green?

The Challenge of Nitrogen Management

Nitrogen is essential to turfgrass performance—it drives growth, colour, and density. But too much or too little, applied at the wrong time or in the wrong form, can do more harm than good. Spikes of growth followed by periods of stress are all too common with traditional nitrogen sources, especially on fine turf where consistency is king.

This is where Liquid N Slow Release (28-0-0) earns its keep.

Why Liquid N Slow Release?

This formulation delivers nitrogen in a stable, slow-release format using urea polymers. These are engineered to release nitrogen gradually, based on microbial activity and soil temperature—meaning the turf only takes what it needs, when it needs it.

This mitigates the usual boom-and-bust cycles of turf growth that often result from conventional quick-release fertilisers. The outcome? Smooth, controlled growth and a more even playing surface—two of the key pillars of green performance.

Key Benefits

Here’s what makes Liquid N Slow Release especially valuable for the fine turf manager:

• Consistent Growth Response: Helps avoid flushes of growth that compromise playing quality and lead to thatch build-up.
• Even Colour and Presentation: Sustained nitrogen release supports a healthy, uniform sward with minimal peaks and troughs.
• Rootzone Health: Steady growth allows roots to develop in balance with the canopy, improving the plant’s resilience to stress and disease.
• Flexible Application: As a liquid, it integrates well into tank mixes and existing liquid feeding regimes, allowing precise application and synergy with other inputs.
• Reduced Waste: With less leaching and volatilisation compared to straight urea, you get more value per application.

A Practical Tool for Real-World Conditions

Liquid N Slow Release is particularly suited to spring and early summer use, when plant demand is ramping up and conditions are variable. It’s also an excellent base layer in a natural greenkeeping regime, where maintaining consistent, healthy growth without chemical crutches is paramount.

We’ve found that when used as part of a broader programme focused on soil biology, balanced nutrition, and cultural precision, it can play a pivotal role in reducing the need for reactive management—less disease, less stress, and fewer surprises.

In Summary

There’s no silver bullet in greenkeeping, but there are smarter tools. Liquid N Slow Release is one of those tools that helps bring consistency to an environment that thrives on subtlety. If you’re aiming to deliver a surface that performs predictably week in, week out—without sacrificing turf health—this is a product worth considering.