TerraMax Turf Sales Guide 2013
TerraMax Turf Products TAZO - Azospirillum based Dry Seed Treatment Liquid Seed Treatment Liquid Broadcast Treatment Fast Fix Divot Repair Mix TerraSoft TM Penetrant phix TM Humate Based Sodium Treatment MX TM +4 General Microbial and Micronutrients MX 5001 Remediation
The Bacteria Azospirillum Naturally occurring Found on many plant species Close to the roots (Rhizoplane) and attached to the roots Not a nodulater
Why Azospirillum? Azospirillum is a naturally occurring soil bacteria that stimulates root development. Azospirillum bacteria also captures atmospheric nitrogen and converts it to a from that is available and usable to grasses.
Background 1925 Azospirillum was identified 1970 s Azospirillum Studied -- N Fertilizers made from petroleum Azospirillum has a limited shelf life creating a limited marketability 1998 --TerraMax Inc. stabilizes various bacteria for longer shelf life. 2004 TerraMax uses their stabilization technology to stabilize Azospirillum
University Results University Nebraska Lincoln Conducted by Dr. Roch Gaussoin Results Planted May 1 Harvested August 24 Treatment Root Dry Weight (gm) Root mass increase Dry Seed Coated 1X 0.44 ab statistically significant Bluegrass was used Other sources confirm similar results on other grasses Liquid Seed Coated 1X Liquid at planting 1X Control 0.54 a 0.42 ab 0.26 c LSD (0.10) 0.16
Root Dry Weight (grams) University Results TAZO -ST DRY seed treatment gave a 69% increase in rooting TAZO -ST Liquid seed treatment gave a 108% increase in rooting TAZO Seed Treatment - Root Growth 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 0.44 TAZO Dry Seed Treatment 0.54 TAZO Liquid Seed Treatment Treatments 0.26 Untreated University of Nebraska Lincoln 2006 Dr. Roch Gaussoin
Root Dry Weight (grams) University Results TAZO -B Broadcast Treatment resulted in a 62% increase in root growth TAZO B (Broadcast) - Root Growth 0.45 0.4 0.35 0.3 0.25 0.2 0.15 0.1 0.05 0 0.42 TAZO B 0.26 Untreated Treatments University of Nebraska Lincoln 2006 Dr. Roch Gaussoin
TAZO -ST Non-Treated vs Treated 2 box planter came down and turned around for two passes Non Treated vs Treated Treated Non-Treated
I have reduced my Nitrogen inputs by 50 to 30 % depending on which part of the golf course. I get better color and disease resistance. I space my pesticide applications a few extra days. --Dan Wolner Superintendent Lake Panorama National Golf Course- Iowa
Par 3 tee June 1st
Bentgrass Green Mid July
City athletic complex Customer commented that he was able to take $40/acre out of his Nitrogen budget and incorporate TAZO-B. This yielded fields that were not destroyed in the center of the field. He had the same budget and much better fields. These pictures were taken on August 25 th after their spring and summer programs. 2 nd year of using TAZO -B on tight city budget
City Soccer Field New Seeding Untreated TAZO -ST Dry Treated
3 years later there is still a density difference in the thickness of the turf and weed competition is evident. Untreated TAZO -ST Dry Treated
High School Field Fall of Year
Great Wear Tolerance and Density
Sodded in the spring. Last seasonal game in fall
Harvested TAZO Treated Bermuda Grass 25 Days After Harvest - Increase Rhizomes - Increase Root Density - Increase Sod Strength - Increase Regrowth - Increase Coverage - Increase Stress Resistance If you are looking to speed up the production in your fields and have better all around sod, TAZO-B can help you do that.
Arizona Soccer Facility sand and native soil 8 of sand 8 of roots
High School Athletic Field This highly maintained sand based field shows a significant difference between the TAZO treated portion and the non-tazo treated portions. The TAZO -ST seed treated portion of the field exhibited: Thicker grass More resistance to Rust Deeper color TAZO-ST Dry is mixed with a treated portion of the seed Seeding Bluegrass/P.Ryegrass April 15 visitors bleacher side treated
The left End Zone and bottom ¼ of field, from the sprinkler line to the visitors bleachers were seeded using TAZO -ST Dry Aerial picture highlights the darker green healthy turf on the ¼ of the field closes to the visitors bleacher side. This reinforces the comments of the Turf manager stating it was thicker and healthier than the untreated.
4 month old bentgrass sod field In Minnesota
Minnesota 11 month old sod This sod field was planted November 2009 in a wet and muddy field. The field was slated for alternative use for 2011. The sod was weak and fell apart on attempt to harvest in September 2010. It was treated with TAZO-B and harvested one month later with less than 3% waste.
Bacteria Liquid Application Instructions TAZO -B Liquid / TAZO -ST Liquid / MX+4 / MX5001 Shake well before each use. These types of bacterial suspensions have a tendency to settle out like pulp in Orange Juice. They have to be suspended before pouring liquid from the container. This has to be done before each use. Water in to insure bacteria enter the soil. Dry Application Instructions TAZO -ST Dry / Fast Fix Mix in dry product with seed that is being treated. Stir in product until seeds are evenly coated. Avoid breathing dust.
Storage & Handling Maintain in cool dry place Not over 90 degrees F Not under 35 degrees F Keep out of direct sunlight. Do not store in vehicles in extreme temperatures. Equipment and Application Applied with Tank Sprayers. Hose end Sprayers. Irrigate in all Bacteria based products Can be used in a fertigation system Try to spray before a rain. The bacteria used in these products are living and need to be washed down into the root zone area to do their job.