Nitroform
NITROFORM® slow-release urea-formaldehyde (UF) fertilizer delivers a steady, balanced and dependable source of nitrogen (N) for up to 22 weeks or more. For more than 50 years, turf and ornamental professionals have relied on NITROFORM® fertilizer, due to its exclusive release properties that make it one of the safest and longest-lasting slow-release sources of N available.
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How Does It Work?
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With over two-thirds of
its formulation as water insoluble nitrogen (WIN),
NITROFORM® fertilizer feeds through natural processes by microbial breakdown.
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Microbes gradually convert UF into urea, which is converted into ammonium then nitrate in the soil.
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Nitrogen release rate is dictated by the length of the UF chains.
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WIN extends nutrient release up to 22 weeks.
Product Benefits
NITROFORM® slow-release fertilizer has been widely applied by turfgrass and tree care managers as well as professional growers looking for a long-lasting source of N that consistently delivers long-term nutrition to help support root development and sustained growth. NITROFORM® fertilizer granules can be broadcast, or the powder can be suspended in water, spray-applied or root-zone injected for trees and shrubs.
- One of the safest and longest-lasting slow-release sources of N available
- Nitrogen from methylene urea (MU) and UF
- Over two-thirds is WIN
- Reduced thatch development
- Increased growth of beneficial soil microorganisms
- Consistent feeding for up to 22 weeks or longer with fewer applications
- Less potential risk of leaching into groundwater
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Options and Opportunities
TURF
- The unique release properties of NITROFORM® fertilizer promote vigorous rooting that helps to create rapid development of root tissue
- The result is dense turfgrass that can withstand the rigors of today’s more intensively managed turfgrass practices, with minimal impact from insects, weeds and diseases
ORNAMENTAL
- Used as a pre-plant amendment, the release properties of NITROFORM® fertilizer assist in more rapid root development and establishment
– With potting mixes high in woody content, soluble N can be tied up by microbes as they break down organic material. NITROFORM® fertilizer can provide long-term N to satisfy the needs of plants and microorganisms.
- Can also be used as a topdress application for both container- and field-grown ornamentals in many areas
SDS Sheet:
SDS Nitroform-Mini
SDS Nitroform-Regular
Info Sheets:
Info Sheet – Nitroform