5/26/2020 - By Tyler Otero

Photo Credit: Evan Schiller Photography (www.evanschillerphotography.com)

As we all try to navigate these unchartered waters, now is the time to zero in on making your operation as efficient as possible. Whether you are dealing with a reduced labor force or slashed budget, trying to achieve proper work-life balance, or any other obstacle that this pandemic has thrown your way, now more than ever, is the time to minimize the number of products going into your spray tanks. I see these spray bombs—8, 9, or 10 different products going into a single spray tank—being posted on social media daily, but that doesn’t have to be the case. By utilizing the correct Harrell’s MAX® liquid foliar nutritional products, you can reduce the number of jugs going into the tank.

The Harrell’s MAX® product line has been specifically formulated to provide you with a complete and highly effective fertilizer portfolio in as few jugs as possible. These scientifically backed formulas represent state of the art technology providing more effective and efficient nutrition to your turf.

• Each product contains multiple sources of nutrients

• Nutrient sources are of high quality

• Nutrients are combined in carefully calculated ratios

• Nutrients are chelated and/or complexed with organic sequestrants

• Harrell’s Bio-MAX® products contain Seaplant Extract, Humic Acid, and/or Fulvic Acid

In my opinion, Harrell’s Bio-MAX® 7-0-7 with UMAXX® provides the best bang for your buck in a jug. This product can be watered into your soil or left on top for foliar uptake. It’s designed to aid in stress tolerance and is formulated to improve photosynthetic efficiency. The jug is loaded with both nitrate and urea forms of Nitrogen, as well as a full rate of Potassium Phosphite (Title Phyte®). In addition to the micronutrient package of Iron, Manganese, and Zinc, there’s also a healthy dose of Kelp Extract thrown in for good measure. What other product on the market delivers Nitrogen, Phosphite, color enhancing minors, and kelp for stress tolerance?

If you’re looking for fast recovery from all the increased play recently, look no further than Harrell’s N30 Plus with UMAXX®. This 30-0-0 product is comprised of 50% Urea, 25% Nitrate, and 25% Ammoniacal forms of Nitrogen—and it’s loaded with a Kelp Extract kicker. This non-clogging blend of nitrogen fertilizer will promote regrowth during high traffic periods and can even be injected with a fertigation system.

Perhaps growth isn’t what you’re after? Rather just a nice, simple boost of color is what you need. If that’s the case, then Harrell’s MAX® IronMn Mg is the product for you. A jug of IronMn Mg is packed with four different micronutrients (Mg, S, Fe, and Mn) that are formulated for optimal foliar absorption and designed to enhance turf color and quality. When used as directed, IronMn Mg can promote a dark green color in your turf.  

So, the next time your Harrell’s rep visits your office, be sure to ask them how Harrell’s MAX® products can make your operation more efficient. Also, ask about the Tissue Calculator that’s available exclusively to Harrell’s reps and customers. It’s a user-friendly, flexible tool that allows for the precise planning of applied nutrients. With this calculator you can create a customized foliar plan and maintain records of your applications all in one location. I wish everyone the best of luck as your operations ramp back up. If there’s anything Harrell’s can do for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.