SODIUM DISPLACEMENT FERTILISER
Socal is a highly concentrated Calcium & Nitrogen fertilizer for thetreatment & removal of sodium accumulated in soil profile. Socal iscompletely soluble for quick & effective management of quality turfgrass.
ANALYSIS (W/W%)
Nitrogen(N)Calcium(Ca)

5.00
12.0

FOR USE ON TURF, LAWNS & GRASSES
Suited to sodium affected areas and areas experiencing
irrigation run off and poor drainage
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: TURF
Apply 1 - 2 L per 100m2
Apply 100 - 200 L per hectare
IMPORTANTALWAYS follow by immediate irrigation to ensure
good soil penetration and eliminate any chance of leaf
burn. It is preferable to spray in the cool of day.
DO NOT apply to Bentgrass if temperature exceeds
260C. If soil profile is dry or the turf is under heat or
drought stress, the turf should be irrigated prior to,and then after the SOCAL application
COMPATIBILITY
DO NOT mix any chemicals or fertilisers with SOCAL.

Available exclusively from your nearest Simplot distributor:

SIMPLOT PARTNERS. 20 DeHavilland Rd, Braeside,Vic 3195 (03) 9587 4993
NRRBS. 26 Demand Ave, Arundle, Qld 4214 (07) 557 16111
TURFCARE NSW. Unit 8-24 Clyde St, Rydalmere, NSW 2116 (02) 9684 6611
TOTAL TURF. 2 Jessel Place, Duncraig, WA 6023 (08) 9448 5263

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SODIUM DISPLACEMENT FERTILISER
The accumulation of Sodium in the soil profile has a pronounced effect on the managementof quality turfgrass. Sodium causes compaction, poor soil structure, and lack of growth andpoor water filtration. The increased use of effluent on Golf Courses now means sodium will
be delivered to soil profile on a continuous basis. As a result the management of Sodium
and its negative effects will need to effective and ongoing.
THE DISPLACEMENT OF SODIUM.
The effect use of cation exchange is the best way in managing Sodium accumulation. As weknow the principal of CEC is the exchanging of one cation for another that has a higher
preference or charge. As Sodium is a single charged Cation it can be removed by a double
or divalent Cation. The most effective is Calcium.
Sodium is attracted to the negatively charged sites of soil colloids where the accumulation
occurs. As these levels rise, uptake of other cations such as Magnesium and Calcium will bereduced. Sodium at high concentrations itself is toxic to turfgrass. High concentrations ofsoluble Calcium must flood the exchange sites which forces the sodium away and then isremoved via irrigation or rain fall.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CALCIUM.
The choice of the correct Calcium is the most important aspect of making Sodium removaleffective. The main criteria is solubility. For calcium to exchange with sodium it must be insolution. Simplot Socal is 100% soluble for quicker results. As effluent water contains sodium,
consistent use of Socal via fertigation or surface applied can offer effective control.
Socal is 100% soluble with added nitrogen to effectively remove Sodium and promote
growth at the same time
Simplot Socal is cost effective, non hazardous and is a powerful tool for any turfgrassmanager to combat the problem of salinity. Backed up by years of experience and technicaladvice, Simplot is providing the necessary solutions to the problems facing the turfgrass
industry.

Available exclusively from your nearest Simplot distributor:

SIMPLOT PARTNERS. 20 DeHavilland Rd, Braeside,Vic 3195 (03) 9587 4993
NRRBS. 26 Demand Ave, Arundle, Qld 4214 (07) 557 16111
TURFCARE NSW. Unit 8-24 Clyde St, Rydalmere, NSW 2116 (02) 9684 6611
TOTAL TURF. 2 Jessel Place, Duncraig, WA 6023 (08) 9448 5263