How to Bridge Winter and Power Early Growth for my Grasses

Timing is everything

By October, the turf season begins to split: some courses slow down, others stay busy. But beneath every fairway, green, or pitch, the same challenge emerges—how to protect turf nutrition through winter and make sure growth restarts cleanly in spring.

That preparation begins now.
A single fall application of a 4-month controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) can make the difference between a sluggish comeback and a smooth, early lift-off when temperatures rise again.

The science behind it: temperature-responsive nutrition.

Our Durable® coating technology adapts naturally to soil temperature.
As autumn progresses and soil cools toward 7–10 °C, nutrient diffusion through the coating slows dramatically. That means the product “waits” with the turf. Feeding less when growth is minimal.

Then, as soon as the soil warms again, the release rate accelerates in sync with turf demand.
The result?

  • Minimal nutrient loss in winter, even under wet conditions.
  • Balanced feeding, without the common peaks and dips of conventional fertilizers.
  • Consistent early color and growth once spring returns.

Why choose a 4-month CRF?

Because it’s perfectly tuned to bridge the coldest period of the year.
Apply in fall, and your turf carries the nutrients safely through winter, ready to fuel early spring growth. It’s a low-effort, high-impact strategy that saves labor, reduces washout risk, and keeps turf health stable during dormancy.

It’s not about feeding more. It’s about feeding smarter.

One principle, different climates.

Europe has no single “perfect” application date.
The 4-month CRF adapts to local soil temperature, not the calendar. But here’s a practical guide:

Region Best Application Window
Northern / North-Eastern Europe Mid October
Central / Western Europe Late October – Early November
Southern Europe November – Early December

The key? Let soil temperature fine-tune your timing.

The payoff: a faster start in spring.

When the mowers roll out again, courses treated in autumn will already show stronger recovery, denser color, and fewer uneven patches.
That’s the Durable® advantage—science that works with nature’s rhythm, not against it.