Why Organic Fertilizers?
There is growing concern regarding the use of synthetic (chemical) fertilizers and pesticides and their effects on our children’s health, our health, the health of our
pets and our environment. These fertilizers contain mostly water-soluble nitrogen (WSN) and are activated by water. Nutrients are released faster than the plant can take up or the microbes can break down for storage in the soil. Therefore, there is leaching and run-off which is wasteful and harmful to the environment. The salts from the chemical fertilizers also adversely affect the organisms in the soil that provide the healthy environment your plant needs to grow. While chemical fertilizers can meet some nutrient needs of the plant that is all they can do. Your plant
becomes dependent on the chemicals to grow rather than getting the nutrients from the soil.
Our Organic Approach
The basic principle of an organic fertilization program is to feed the soil biology and let the soil
biology feed the plants. PJC’s ProHealthy Turf All–Natural Organic Fertilizers provide the organic
materials and nutrients that make it possible for indigenous soil microorganisms to thrive and
proliferate. It is these microbes that break down the organic materials and nutrients into a form
which allows them to be stored in the soil. Then, in response to a signal of specific
need from the plant, they release the appropriate nutrient in a form and at a rate which allows
the plant to take it up. After the nutrients are consumed or stored, the husks of organic
matter remain helping to improve water retention and soil tilth creating an environment from
which spring vigorous healthy plants.
PJC Products
PJC ProHealthy Turf All-Natural Turf Products. PJC continues to add to its product line with
the goal of further encouraging microbial activity, providing nutrients and enhancing soil
chemistry options available while building on its core product offerings to create healthy turf.
Adding these products to your program can enhance early season turf response; enabling you
to meet the demands around commencement, spring athletics or simply high expectation
clients.
March—April: BOOST+S3
PJC’s newest product, designed to meet your soil’s needs coming out of Winter! BOOST+S3 is
a soil conditioner and bio stimulant used to improve soil chemistry, soil biology, and soil
structure. It is made from plant proteins and essential minerals (calcium, sulfur, and iron) plus
2.75% humate. Its high mineral composition is meant to decrease compaction and added
humates increase nutrient holding capacity. All the while, chelated iron allows early mineral
uptake increasing chlorophyll production in the turf plant. The soil microbes are still waking up
from Winter, so get a head start on Spring fertility for your turf with with BOOST+S3. (March-April)
May—June: CHARGE-S3
PJC’s CHARGE-S3 is made from biochar, molasses, kelp, animal and plant proteins. Use
throughout the season to improve soil chemistry, soil structure and soil biological activity (S3).
CHARGE-S3 is a steady food source, increases nitrogen fixation, nutrient retention and cycling;
while making Ca, Mg, K, P and other micronutrients more bioavailable. It aids in water retention
and absorption of inhibitory compounds, all while adding a carbohydrate source to help soil
bacteria proliferate! (May-June)
7-0-2+ ProHealthy Organic Turf Fertilizer
PJC’s ProHealthy Organic Fertilizers are formulated to feed soil microbes, improve your soil,
and keep the environment safe. We use all-natural premium ingredients as a food source for
soil biology while adding organic matter to the soil. Our 7-0-2+ product is a 2-in-1 fertilizer and
soil conditioner that has added humates (no urea, municipal waste or manure). Added humates
increase soil nutrient holding capacity while also providing a short and medium nitrogen feed for
the turf. This product is easy to apply and is slow release—resulting in consistent growth without
burning.
Soil Testing
It should be noted that PJC precedes any soil amendment recommendation with ![]()
soil testing.
Soil test results provide a starting point and take the guesswork out of product applications. We
test for pH, buffer pH, organic matter, cation exchange capacity, P/K/Mg, and % base saturation.
Results show you what your soil needs to grow healthy grass.
Want to learn more about our organic turf products and how they can help transform your turf?
Don’t miss this important window of Spring fertility for your turf!
