Test result

A quick boost for the football pitch of SV Elversberg with TURFORTE® BOOST

A visibly greener and denser turf within three days? The liquid fertiliser TURFORTE® BOOST immediately proved its effectiveness on the SV Elversberg stadium pitch and allowed for easy and even application.

Trial purpose

Achieving a strong, deep green turf in a challenging environment: that was the reason for this practical test on the stadium turf of SV Elversberg in Spiesen-Elversberg, Germany.

Due to a high percentage of undesirable grass species such as Poa annua, in combination with frequent irrigation, uneven fertilization and limited maintenance possibilities, the football pitch suffered from stress conditions such as red thread disease and patchy turf burn.

The regular fertilization plan turned out to be inadequate. Due to the intensive use of the irrigation system, nutrients leached out quickly, significantly reducing the nutrient uptake efficiency. In addition, regular maintenance such as scarifying or overseeding was temporarily impossible due to a lack of personnel and limited machine capacity.

Challenges:

Low uptake efficiency of solid fertilisers due to intensive irrigation
Turf damage caused by red thread disease
Turf burn due to uneven fertilization in the past
Limited resources for turf repair on the sports fields

We wanted to find out if applying TURFORTE® BOOST — a liquid nitrogen fertiliser — could strengthen the grass in the short term and recreate an even, intensely green turf.

Trial design

Crop:	Turf with 30% annual meadow grass (Poa annua) and supina bluegrass (Poa supina)
Product(s):	TURFORTE® BOOST
Dose:	75 liters for 7140 m²
Application method:	Foliar application
Period:	Spring 2024
Location:	SV Elversberg (Spiesen-Elversberg, Germany)

Results

After applying TURFORTE® BOOST with the spray boom, the difference was clearly visible after just three days. The turf was not only greener, but also noticeably more vigorous, with strong and uniform growth across the entire field surface.

This test shows that a liquid turf fertiliser can offer an effective solution even under challenging conditions.

Strengths confirmed during this test:

Fast grass response
Thanks to the combination of readily available nitrogen and plant-derived amino acids, TURFORTE® BOOST provided an immediate growth boost. This test confirms that the product is suitable for rapid grass growth on sports fields, where performance and timing are crucial.
Promotes vitality and recovery
The specifically selected amino acids ensure effortless nutrient uptake and immediate effect. As a result, the turf quickly becomes dense, limiting the pressure from unwanted species such as annual meadow grass or moss. In addition, this effect proves beneficial in repairing damage caused by red thread disease, which often occurs in intensively watered fields.
Ease of use for field managers
TURFORTE® BOOST is easy to apply. The liquid formulation could be applied quickly and evenly — an advantage for field managers who strive for efficient turf maintenance without the risk of burning.
Cost efficiency
TURFORTE® BOOST was described by the greenkeeper as a solution with a high return in the short term.

Comparative photos taken before and three days after application show a noticeably more intense green colour, without discoloration or burnt areas.