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The Environmental Factor Inc. "Organic lawn care and products with a difference!"

USES

Residential

Commercial

Parks

Green Spaces

Waterways

Turf

Vegetable and flower gardens
BENEFITS

No Chemical Additives

No Down Time, Applies easily rain or shine

High Nitrogen Content for quick spring green.

Pelletized for quick soil absorption & easy application
ORGANIC ALL NATURAL FERTILIZER

TurfMaize™ is a 100% organic fertilizer containing 10% nitrogen, and consists of 98% corn gluten meal. TurfMaize™ is compatible with any Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. For research on corn gluten visit Iowa State University at http://www.gluten.iastate.edu.

Environmental Factor
Organic Turf Management Program:

Spring Fertilizer: TurfMaize 10-0-0

Summer Fertilizer: AlfaMaize 6-1-3

Fall Fertilizer: TurfMaize 10-0-0

When combined with proper cutting practices, Nitrogen will be at 30% for the season

Product Tip: Do not overseed with this product as it may reduce seed growth. For maximum effectiveness apply in spring and fall.


TurfMaize™ Product Specifications


The TurfMaize™ Advantage: Mother Nature's Natural Fertilizer

~ Can be applied rain or shine
~ Will not burn lawns, and no down time required after application
~ TurfMaize™ is pelletized, it will not clump when wet and is easy to apply when windy
~ Long shelf life, and contains no fillers
~ Excellent for turf, vegetable and flower gardens

Government Regulations & Corn gluten meal: TurfMaize™ has gone through all the necessary approvals for labeling and has been classified as a specialty fertilizer making it exempt from registration under the Fertilizers Act.
TurfMaize Ordering Information:

Sizes Coverage:
9 kg
1,950 sq.ft.
18kg 4,000 sq.ft.
25kg 5,500 sq.ft (professional use only)

Guaranteed Minimum Analysis:

Total Nitrogen (N)............... 10%
Corn gluten .......................... 98%
Magnesium (Mg) ............... .03%
Iron ...................................... .0069%

Usage: Aerate lawn prior to application. Do not use another fertilizer with TurfMaize. Apply a second application of organic fertilizer in June and reapply TurfMaize in late August until October 31st. By following these requirements, The Environmental Factor Fertilizer program will help you maintain a healthier lawn all year long without pesticides.
Application Rate: Spring Application: For turf, apply in early spring at a rate of 4.9-9.7 kg/100m2(10-20 lbs./1000 sq.ft.). For gardens, apply at a rate of 1 kg/10m2 (2lbs./100 sq.ft.). Product should be tilled into the soil.

Healthy Lawns…
The Environmental Factor Way.

Want a dense, vigorous chemical-free lawn?
Choose TurfMaize Organic Fertilizer with corn gluten meal.

The Environmental Factor Fertilizing System naturally strengthens your lawn, which leads to fewer weeds, a hardier plant which is less likely to succumb to insects and is more drought and disease resistant!

The Environmental Factor System:

1. Aerate yearly (spring or fall or both)
2. Overseed and top-dress in the fall
3. Water weekly, for 1 hour or 1"
4. Mow higher (2.5-3") and leave on grass clippings.

The Environmental Factor Fertilizer Program:

Spring- TurfMaize™ 10-0-0
Summer- AlfaMaize™ 6-1-3
Fall- TurfMaize™ 10-0-0

Enjoy a chemical-free lawn following these easy maintenance and fertilizer practices and you will see a thick lawn that crowds out unsightly weeds. To learn more about corn gluten meal visit www.gluten.iastate.edu.

TurfMaize and Corn gluten Information.

Where can I find out more about corn gluten meal?
Where can I buy TurfMaize
Where is The Environmental Factor located?
8-133 Taunton Road West, Oshawa ON L1G 3T3

Is TurfMaize available to landscapers, lawn care operators and retailers? For large quantities or wholesale pricing contact the sales department at sales@environmentalfactor.com.


Frequently asked questions.

Q. How do you apply TurfMaize?
A. TurfMaize with corn gluten is easily applied to your lawn with a spreader. For gardens you can apply by hand, or use a hand spreader.
Q. What is the difference between 100% organic and organic-based fertilizers?
A. Many products are marketed as organic, but are not 100% organic. In Canada, a fertilizer can be sold as "Organic Based with as little as 15% organic content.
Q. When should TurfMaize be used?
A. It can be used in the Spring and Fall. The general rule of thumb is to apply TurfMaize in the Spring before the Forsythia blooms. TurfMaize can be applied from the middle of April to mid May for your spring fertilizer needs. For your fall feeding, TurfMaize can be applied from late August until the end of the lawn care season in your area (mid to late October).