Bermudagrass - Intrepid Potash

FAQ

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What is Intrepid Trio?

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Intrepid Trio is natural langbeinite, a unique mineral with three essential nutrients comprised of 21.5-22% potassium (K₂O), 10.5-10.8% magnesium (Mg) and 21-22% sulfur (S) as sulfates, depending on grade.
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When should Intrepid Trio® be applied?

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Apply Intrepid Trio six weeks before the first cutting, and again after each harvest to replenish nutrient removal.
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What are the benefits of potassium (K₂O) fertilization for bermudagrass?
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- Improved stand density and production longevity of stand
- Greater rhizome formation and root vigor
- Increased plant use efficiency of nitrogen fertilizer applications
Intensive bermudagrass hay production can deplete soil potassium reserves very quickly, particularly on sandy soils. Each ton of hay produced removes 50 lb / K₂O / ac from the soil. Uptake in a rapidly growing crop can equal 4 lb K₂O / ac / day. Replenishing the soil potassium with a fertilizer such as Intrepid Trio is critical in high-yielding bermudagrass hay production.
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Is magnesium (Mg) needed in a high-yielding bermudagrass hay environment?

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Balanced fertility is critical for forages that are consumed by ruminant animals. Low blood levels of magnesium can cause a metabolic disorder in cattle known as grass tetany, which can lead to the death of livestock. Livestock that graze pastures and feed on hay high in potassium and low in magnesium can develop grass tetany. Forages high in potassium and low in magnesium need magnesium levels of at least 0.25%. Bermudagrass hay and pastures low in magnesium will respond best to a readily available balanced fertilizer such as Intrepid Trio.

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Is sulfur (S) application needed for bermudagrass pastures and hay?

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Sulfur acts as an important component of amino acids and aids with nitrogen recovery. It also aids in the palatability, digestibility and intake of the forage for animals. Sulfur deficiencies in a bermudagrass field are represented by a chlorotic, or yellowing response of the forage, which can commonly be mistaken for a nitrogen deficiency. The sulfur in sulfate form found in Intrepid Trio will lead to greater recovery of applied nitrogen fertilizers and better quality forage.
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When will Intrepid Trio® be available to the bermudagrass stand?

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Intrepid Trio readily dissolves in the soil slowly, reducing the risk of leaching and providing long-lasting nutrients that are immediately available to the plant.
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Is Intrepid Trio available in multiple grades?

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Available in premium, granular and standard grades, Intrepid Trio blends well with other fertilizer materials for an even distribution of nutrients.