Selecting a Fertilizer With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing and developing granular fertilizers here are some tips to ensure that you get the best possible value for money when selecting a fertilizer. One of the perpetual debates in the turf and amenity industry with selecting a fertilizer is whether granulated homogenous fertilizers give a more accurate application at a prescribed rate than blends of similar analysis. What is involved in manufacturing a fertilizer in the turf industry is seldom understood. However, several factors should be considered to ensure the result is a product that meets certain quality and analysis. From both an agronomic and handling perspective the physical nature of a Fertilizer is important. Issues such as “caking”, dust content, and poor particle distribution must be addressed to produce a free-flowing product that is dust free and stable under a range of humidities. The importance of Particle size in selecting a fertilizer. Particle siz