ORGANICSPECIALLY FORMULATED LIQUID FERTILISER FOR TURF
SIGNATURE ORGANIC is a highly concentrated
formulation of humic and fulvic acids in an
aqueous form. Having the organic matter inthis form allows for improved management ofsoil profiles where solid organic matter cancause nutritional imbalance and disease.
Humic and fulvic acids provide physical,
chemical and biological benefits to both soil
structure and turf quality.
ANALYSIS
12 % Humic and Fulvic acids
as Leonardite Shale
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
TURF: 100 - 200 mls /100 m2 as required.
WATER RATES:
Tees &Greens: 6 - 10 L /100 m2
Fairways:
400 - 600 L /Ha
Apply early morning or late afternoon.
COMPATIBILITY
Signature Orgainc is compatible with a wide variety ofcommonly used spray chemicals. When mixing withchemicals always mix a small quantity (jar test) toobserve if any reaction occurs. If jar test is negative do
not proceed with application.

Available exclusively from your nearest Simplot distributor:

SIMPLOT PARTNERS. 20 DeHavilland Rd, Braeside,Vic 3195 (03) 9587 4993
NRRBS. 1/A Gateway Dr, Labrador, Qld 4215 (07) 5537 7323
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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12% HUMIC & FULVIC ACIDS

THE ROLE OF HUMIC ACIDS IN GROWING QUALITY TURF
A sand profile is nearly void of the organic matter, which is an essential part of efficient soils.
Low organic matter in sandy soils has very low capacity to store nutrients and retain water.
This places the turf under undo stress increasing disease and weed susceptibility.
Humic acids are important organic molecules that form naturally in soils over long periods oftime. These large molecules have binding sites that will capture and store nutrients. By adding
Humic Acid to any field but particularly to sandy soils, the storage capacity for nutrients can beincreased dramatically. A soil that captures and stores nutrients obviously provides a superior
foundation for healthy turf. The use of liquid Signature Organic can precisely control the level ofhumus in the profile and provide the flexibility required to grow quality turf.
Adding Humic Acids will increase the ionic exchange capacity of the sandy soils. Humic Acids
can buffer toxic salts, chemicals, excessive pH ranges and stimulate biological activity resulting
in root proliferation. Liquid Humic acid mixtures contain both Humic and Fulvic acids to provide
the physical, chemical and biological benefits of organic matter.
BENEFITS OF HUMIC ACID
• Increases nutrient uptake• Increases drought tolerance
More effective use of fertilizer
Improve retention of water.
• Increase seed vigour.
• Increase beneficial soil microbe activity
Higher seed germination
Provide better environment for nutrient availability• Initiates vigorous root development• Improves yields and quality.
• Buffers against high fertiliser salts and pH changes
Signature Organic's indirect effect on the soil can be significant. Macronutrients eg Nitrogen andMicronutrients eg Iron can be made more available to plants. Inorganic Iron compounds tend
to become unstable in the soil and unavailable. Signature Organic can incorporate
Iron into a readily available form, making it available for plants to uptake. Signature Organic will
also help to increase Nitrogen uptake by plants and increase soil Nitrogen utilization efficiency.
Signature Organic is capable of retaining soil nutrients in an exchangeable form to be madeavailable to plants as required.
Although often not always evident on the playing surface, research demonstrates that applicationsof Humic acid significantly increase photosynthesis, root enzyme activity and root mass which
are the foundation of quality turf. Root enzyme activity can be enhanced by Humic acidapplication; therefore humic substances may increase plant root respiration substantially.
Concentrations of humic acid as low as 0.05% have significantly increased root mass comparedwith untreated turf.
The issues in growing Turf like any other crop are many and varied. The use of Signature organicand other products in the " Simplot Signature Series" will aid in controlling the delivery of nutrientsto the hungry root system.

Available exclusively from your nearest Simplot distributor:

SIMPLOT PARTNERS. 20 DeHavilland Rd, Braeside,Vic 3195 (03) 9587 4993
NRRBS. 1/A Gateway Dr, Labrador, Qld 4215 (07) 5537 7323
TURFCARE NSW. Unit 8-24 Clyde St, Rydalmere, NSW 2116 (02) 9684 6611
TOTAL TURF. 2 Jessel Place, Duncraig, WA 6023 (08) 9448 5263