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THE NECESSITY OF POTASSIUM IN YOUR LAWN CARE PROGRAM
Maintaining a lawn with a well-balanced fertilizer program is key to promoting strong, healthy lawn that can withstand weed and insect infestations as well as suppress diseases. There are three key nutrients needed for a lawns’ health, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P)
and potassium (K). Potassium is the nutrient most necessary to improve and protect a plants health against environmental stresses, helping your lawn better resist harsh weather and drought especially during to the winter season. Without potassium, grass would appear to be yellow and stunted in growth with a weak root system and unable to withstand harsh conditions. Discover why potassium’s role in turf and soil is important to the overall health of a lawn:
WHAT IS POTASSIUM?
Potassium or “K” is a primary plant nutrient that regulates important physiological processes that influence a plants overall ability to resist environmental stresses. Plants require K as a cofactor for enzyme activation. Potassium supports the internal process of the plant cells that affects photosynthesis, water absorption, respiration and protein production. A deficiency of potassium weakens a plant and increases its vulnerability to drought, temperature fluctuation injury and disease.
POTASSIUM BENEFITS YOUR LAWN BY
Supporting Root Development; this will help strengthen your lawn by firmly rooting grass into the soil to create a route of nutrient uptake to ensure overall health. This aids in winter survival as well as helping it look great in spring.
- Promoting the Stem and Leave Growth of Plants; potassium aids in the photosynthesis process which plants go through to create their main source of energy, glucose.
- Activating Plant Enzymes used in Protein, Starches and Sugar Absorption; allows easier absorption of the enzymes needed for plant survival, especially during periods of drought, temperature fluctuations and disease.
- Strengthening Plant Cell Walls; a strong cell wall will aid plants in retaining key plant nutrients while allowing them to persist longer through the season. A stronger plant cell wall will increase moisture retention which will help in periods of drought.
- Maintaining Turgor Pressure by regulating the amount of water that plants can intake.
- Creating Lawn Disease Resistance; potassium is a plant health booster that improves a lawn’s resistance to grass and soil diseases, harsh weather and drought.
- Catalyzing Iron Uptake; encourages easier uptake of iron.
HOW TO TELL IF A LAWN HAS A POTASSIUM DEFICIENCY
If a lawn is experiencing a potassium deficiency, it can manifest in different ways. By looking for visuals like yellowing of the edges of leaves, excessive weeds, leaves appearing to be burnt or turf diseases, these are all signs potassium is needed by your plant. One way to be sure of a lawn’s potassium level is to conduct a soil analysis. At home test kits can be found at your local lawn and garden store or kits may be obtained from your local county extension office.
- PROTip: Soil with a lower pH will often suffer from potassium deficiencies due to increased soil acidity. Managing your soil by maintaining a neutral soil pH will keep important key nutrients, like potassium, available in the soil for plant uptake. Sandy soils are more likely to experience lower potassium levels due to its soil texture of larger pore spaces that lack the ability to retain key nutrients.
POTASSIUMS IMPORTANCE IN FALL
Although potassium is important throughout the whole lawn care season, it is most crucial during your fall application. You will notice that fertilizers recommend for fall have an increased amount of potassium in the blend. Potassium is very important to apply prior to entering cooler months to protect the roots from frost and strengthen the plants’ cell walls allowing it to better retain nutrients. This will result in strengthening your lawn to withstand the harshness of winter while helping it look great in spring!
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References:
http://plantscience.psu.edu/research/centers/turf/extension/factsheets/turfgrass-fertilization-professional#pot
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/potassium-grass-85462.html
http://www.lawncare.net/potassium-for-lawns/
https://www.thespruce.com/closer-look-at-potassium-2152969
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Platte River Equity Portfolio Company Turf Care Supply, LLC Acquires Agri-Nutrients, Inc. Brunswick, OH , October 9, 2024 – Platte River Equity (“Platte River”) portfolio company Turf Care Supply, LLC (“Turf Care”) is pleased to announce its acquisition of Agri-Nutrients, Inc. (“Agri-Nutrients”), a manufacturer and blender of custom granular fertilizers for the turf & ornamental (“T&O”) industry. This strategic acquisition provides Turf Care with an established presence in the south-central United States, an enhanced product portfolio and additional manufacturing capacity. “This acquisition represents much more than a business transaction; it is a strategic step forward in expanding our reach and enhancing our customers’ growth. By bringing Agri-Nutrients into the Turf Care family, we are broadening our product portfolio, expanding our market presence and further positioning ourselves as a leader in providing innovative solutions for our customers,” said Mark Mangan, President of Turf Care. “We are excited about joining the Turf Care team,” said Jim Montgomery, President of Agri-Nutrients. “At Agri-Nutrients, our core values center around customer service and product innovation, and we are confident that this combination will allow us to better serve the needs of our customers.” “Platte River welcomes the Agri-Nutrients team to Turf Care. This transaction underscores our long-term commitment to fostering growth through both organic and inorganic initiatives across the Turf Care platform,” said Tarun Kanthety, Vice President of Platte River. “The partnership with Agri-Nutrients strengthens Turf Care’s value-added offering, creating additional growth opportunities across the combined customer base.” B&A Corporate Advisors served as the exclusive financial advisor to Agri-Nutrients. About Agri-Nutrients Founded in 1992 and based in Catoosa, OK, Agri-Nutrients is a manufacturer and blender of custom granular fertilizers for the T&O industry, predominantly selling into the lawn care, sports turf and golf course end markets. About Turf Care Supply Established in 1974, Turf Care Supply is one of the largest formulators and blenders of urea products to the T&O market. Turf Care has a comprehensive product portfolio of fertilizers, combination products (herbicide/insecticide), soil amendments and enhanced efficiency fertilizer ingredients. Turf Care's products are sold to distributors and blenders serving the commercial, residential and golf end markets. Turf Care operates four manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the eastern U.S. About Platte River Equity Founded in 2006 and based in Denver, CO, Platte River Equity is a private equity firm focused on investments in established lower middle market operating companies within targeted industrial sectors where it has substantial operating and investing experience. Platte River utilizes prudent capital structures in order to invest in future growth opportunities and withstand changing economic environments. The firm also provides significant ongoing support to its portfolio companies through dedicated resources across functional areas. The firm has raised funds with committed capital in excess of $1.6 billion and is currently investing out of its fifth fund. The Platte River team is the largest collective investor across its funds, deeply aligning the firm with its investors and portfolio company management teams.
Dear Valued Industry Partners and Customers, We are pleased to announce that Turf Care Supply, LLC has acquired Agri-Nutrients, Inc. (October 1, 2024) a respected manufacturer in the turf and ornamental fertilizer industry. This acquisition marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing you with an expanded range of innovative products, services, and industry expertise, all designed to support your business’s continued growth and success. As a valued partner or customer, you will benefit from enhanced service capabilities and an extended geographic reach, thanks to Agri-Nutrients, Inc.’s strategic facility located in the Port of Catoosa, Oklahoma. With this established presence in the Southwest and Western markets, Turf Care Supply, LLC’s expanded operational footprint will allow us to serve a broader region with greater efficiency, delivering even stronger support to help drive your business forward. We are dedicated to ensuring a seamless transition while maintaining the high standards of service you expect. If you have any questions or would like to explore how this new location can enhance your operations, please feel free to contact your account manager or our customer service team. Thank you for your continued trust in Turf Care Supply, LLC. We look forward to partnering with you as we grow together and continue supporting your success. Sincerely, Mark Mangan President Turf Care Supply, LLC
With a focus on providing sustainable manufacturing and reducing carbon emissions, Turf Care Supply has embraced the electric power market with the latest mobile equipment upgrades. Completed in June 2023, TCS received all deliveries of electric forklifts to all three manufacturing facilities, including Hatfield, MA, Martins Ferry, OH and Sebring, FL.