GreenPlan GP turf fertiliser with 3D water storage

GreenPlan GP turf fertiliser with 3D water storage

3D LINE • ORGANIC-MINERAL TURF FERTILISER • 3D WATER STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

Professional turf fertilisation: intelligent water management in the soil profile

Short description: product section

GreenPlan GP turf fertiliser with 3D water storage is a professional organic-mineral hybrid fertiliser combining long-lasting turf nutrition with wetting-agent technology to optimise soil water balance.

The formulation is based on three coordinated component groups: readily available mineral nutrients, organic ingredients with extended action and active copolymers using 3D water storage technology. Mineral components provide rapid nutrition. Three nitrogen forms and organic matter then ensure an even nutrient supply for up to 3 months.

Integrated 3D water storage technology improves soil wettability, supports vertical and horizontal water distribution in the root zone and reduces surface runoff. It enables water savings of up to 35 % and remains effective for up to 5 months after one application.

For professional care of sports turf, football pitches, golf courses, commercial green spaces and dense, prestigious ornamental lawns.

Key properties

Professional organic-mineral turf fertiliser with integrated wetting-agent technology;

3-in-1 hybrid formula: rapid nutrition, long-term fertilisation and water management;

NPK(Mg) 14-2-5 (+2) formulation with three coordinated nitrogen forms;

Fertiliser effect for up to 3 months;

3D water storage technology effective for up to 5 months;

Water savings of up to 35 %;

Improved water penetration and vertical and horizontal distribution in the soil profile;

Reduces hydrophobicity of dried-out soils and the development of LDS (Localised Dry Spots);

Improves water and nutrient availability in the root zone;

Supports a dense, healthy and resilient sward;

For sports turf, ornamental lawns and intensively used turf areas;

16 kg of product covers up to 400 m²;

Made in Germany.

3-in-1 hybrid fertiliser: fertilisation and water management

GreenPlan GP turf fertiliser with 3D water storage combines two central aspects of professional turf maintenance: precise nutrition and efficient water use.

Conventional fertilisation can lose effectiveness if dried-out or hydrophobic soils do not absorb water evenly. Under these conditions, some nutrients remain unavailable to roots. Turf develops unevenly despite fertilisation and regular irrigation.

Integrating wetting-agent technology directly into the fertiliser simultaneously feeds the sward, improves root-zone water conditions, increases fertilisation efficiency and reduces water and nutrient losses.

Soil hydrophobicity: a real problem in intensively used turf

Prolonged drought, high temperatures, accumulated organic matter and thatch, and intensive use can cause soil hydrophobicity. Hydrophobic soils lose the ability to absorb water evenly.

Rainfall or irrigation water then fails to penetrate the entire soil profile. It runs off the surface, pools in depressions, bypasses particularly dry areas or passes below the active root zone.

The result is LDS (Localised Dry Spots), irregular yellow or brown sward areas where grasses lack water despite regular irrigation.

Golf courses on sandy substrates, intensively used sports turf, turf exposed to high temperatures and green spaces with limited water availability are particularly affected.

How does GreenPlan GP turf fertiliser with 3D water storage work?

The mineral, organic and hydroactive components produce four coordinated effects:

1. Rapid and long-lasting nutrition. After watering in, mineral nutrients become available to roots. Nitrogen supports growth and tillering, phosphorus root development, potassium water balance and stress resistance, and magnesium photosynthesis. Three nitrogen forms combine rapid initial action with even nutrition for up to 3 months.

2. Reduced water surface tension. Wetting agents change water properties at the interface with soil particles, enabling water to penetrate previously dried-out, hydrophobic areas instead of running off the surface.

3. Three-dimensional water distribution and storage. Active copolymers form a multi-molecular soil structure supporting vertical and horizontal root-zone water distribution. Moisture spreads more evenly and remains available to turf for longer.

4. Improved fertilisation efficiency. Even water penetration supports nutrient dissolution and transport into the root zone. The technology reduces local nutrient concentrations, surface losses and leaching below active roots.

The importance of the three nitrogen forms

The formulation contains ammonium nitrogen, urea nitrogen and organically bound nitrogen. Each acts at a different time and in a different way, combining rapid and long-lasting nutrition.

1. Ammonium nitrogen. Plant-available and relatively well retained in the soil exchange complex, it supports stable nutrition after application.

2. Urea nitrogen. Gradually transformed in the soil, it provides staggered action and extended nitrogen availability for the sward.

3. Organically bound nitrogen. Released gradually through biological soil processes, it contributes to long-lasting fertiliser action and even nutrition.

Operational and agronomic results

Fertiliser effect for up to 3 months, reducing required fertilisation operations;

3D water storage technology effective for up to 5 months;

Water savings of up to 35 %, with a measurable effect on maintenance costs;

More even water penetration into the soil profile;

Reduced surface runoff and conditions leading to LDS;

Improved moisture availability in the root zone;

More efficient nutrient use and reduced nutrient leaching;

Even nutrient supply across the entire area;

Development of a dense, closed and resilient sward;

Supports turf regeneration after intensive use.

Applications

Professional football pitches and sports facilities;

Training pitches and grass tennis courts;

Golf courses, fairways, greens and driving ranges;

Prestigious, ornamental and domestic lawns;

Commercial green spaces, urban parks and recreational areas;

Intensively used turf exposed to high temperatures and limited water availability;

Areas with soil hydrophobicity or recurring LDS;

Turf on light, sandy soils that dry out quickly;

Newly seeded and laid turf, and existing turf needing both nutrients and improved water management.

GreenPlan GP turf fertiliser with 3D water storage: available pack

The product comes in a professional 16 kg pack for sports turf, commercial green spaces and larger ornamental lawns.

At the increased rate of 50 g/m² on intensively used sports turf, one pack covers around 320 m².

Application rate

Adjust the rate to use intensity, sward condition, soil type and nutrient supply, the existing fertilisation programme and soil analysis results.

Application instructions

1. Prepare the area. Mow before application and remove leaves, weeds and other debris.

2. Determine the rate. Match the product quantity to the area and sward use.

3. Apply evenly. Spread granules uniformly on the dry sward by hand or with a correctly calibrated fertiliser spreader.

4. Check uniformity. Avoid overlapping passes and local over-application.

5. Activate with water. Water the area thoroughly immediately after application. Water dissolves the nutrients and activates the copolymer structure of the 3D water storage technology.

6. Clean hard surfaces. Completely remove granules from paving, paths and terraces before watering in.

Good professional practice

Make the first application in March or April as active turf growth begins;

A second application can follow from June to August, taking the previous fertilisation date into account;

Soil temperature should be at least 3 °C at application;

Account for all fertilisers previously applied to the same area in the fertilisation plan;

Do not increase the rate locally on yellow or dried-out patches;

Combine application with aeration on heavily compacted soils;

The technology improves water use but does not replace irrigation according to need;

Do not apply immediately before heavy rain, which could displace the granules;

In autumn, switch to a fertiliser matching the sward's seasonal requirements.

Application conditions

Apply to dry, previously mown turf. Then water the whole area thoroughly. Do not apply to frozen soil, during heavy rain or under conditions preventing even watering in.

Do not exceed recommended rates. Store dry in the tightly closed original packaging. Protect from moisture, frost and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and animals.

Product composition

Organic-mineral NPK(Mg) fertiliser 14-2-5 (+2)

The formulation also contains organic matter and active ethylene oxide and propylene oxide copolymers responsible for the 3D water storage wetting-agent technology.

Technical data

Position within the GreenPlan system

GreenPlan GP turf fertiliser with 3D water storage belongs to the third technological pillar of professional GreenPlan systems: intelligent water management.

GP Premium line (CRF technology) → controlled nutrient release through a polymer coating;

GP Sport (UF Premium technology) → long-lasting, biologically regulated nitrogen release;

3D water storage line → intelligent root-zone water management and wetting-agent technology.

The three technological pillars form a complete professional care system for sports turf and green spaces. Each addresses a different agronomic focus: precise nutrition, long-term action and efficient water use.

GreenPlan GP turf fertiliser with 3D water storage has a distinctive role, combining organic-mineral fertilisation and wetting-agent technology in one granular product. If an area has already been fertilised and needs no further nutrients, GP 3D-Wasserspeicher liquid can be used instead.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a fertiliser or a water storage product? It is a 3-in-1 hybrid fertiliser combining readily available mineral nutrients, long-lasting organic-mineral fertilisation and wetting-agent technology to optimise soil water balance.

How does it differ from GP 3D-Wasserspeicher liquid? The liquid product exclusively improves soil water management. GreenPlan GP turf fertiliser with 3D water storage simultaneously supplies nutrients and optimises water use. If an area was recently fertilised, the liquid product is the appropriate solution.

How long does the product work? The fertiliser components work for up to 3 months. Integrated 3D water storage technology remains effective for up to 5 months.

Does it completely replace irrigation? No. The technology uses supplied water more efficiently and can reduce consumption by up to 35 %. Irrigation according to need remains necessary.

Does the area need watering after application? Yes. Thorough watering dissolves nutrients, transports them into the root zone and activates the 3D water storage technology.

Can the fertiliser be applied only to dry patches? This is not recommended. Distribute it evenly over the entire area included in the fertilisation programme. Increasing the rate locally can cause uneven growth or local over-fertilisation.

Does it remove mechanical soil compaction? Wetting-agent technology improves wetting and water movement in the soil profile but does not remove mechanical compaction. Combine application with aeration on heavily compacted soils.

Is it suitable for sports turf? Yes, including intensively used sports turf. Adjust the rate and timing to site condition, use intensity and soil analysis results.

Can it be used on newly established turf? Yes, once the sward is sufficiently rooted and fertilisers already used during establishment have been considered.

Does it help reduce LDS? Yes. Its wetting agents improve wettability of hydrophobic soil and even root-zone water distribution, reducing conditions that lead to local dry spots.

Which pack size is available? A professional 16 kg pack. At the standard rate of 40 g/m², one pack covers up to 400 m².