Professional Turf Care
Begins in the Soil.
4ELEMENTRA is not a product supplier – we are a system partner. Our care system connects soil analysis, site-specific planning, structured application and continuous documentation into a closed loop.
The result: reproducible quality on professional sports and golf turf surfaces – regardless of location, climate or intensity of use.
The quality of a playing surface is created by the interaction of soil, plant and care.
A system is more than the sum of its parts. The quality of a professional playing surface does not arise from individual products – it arises from the controlled interplay of soil analysis, plant nutrition and structured care. Our approach is based on three core principles:
Understand the Soil
Active soil life and stable soil structure form the basis for resilient playing surfaces.
Support the Plant
A balanced nutrient supply supports growth, regeneration and stress resistance.
Structure the Care
A stable maintenance plan can be implemented through coordinated applications.
"After a long period of application, it is clear that an organically oriented maintenance concept can also be practicable under professional conditions." Head of Turf Care (Anonymized)
Practical example from the professional sports turf sector.
System-based turf care under high load – a field example
For over two years, a professional stadium site has been maintained with a fully organic-oriented care system. The site is UEFA-certified and is regularly used with several matches per week under high load. Despite this intensity, it shows a stable turf, rapid regeneration and sustainable soil structure development – without chemical interventions.
"Despite regular intensive use with multiple games within short periods, there is a stable turf, rapid regeneration, and sustainable development of the soil structure."
The experiences presented are based on practical applications in professional sports turf environments. Results may vary depending on location, climate, soil structure, use, and maintenance plan.
Why 4ELEMENTRA?
A structured care concept helps to support the quality and stability of sports turf surfaces in the long term.
Resilience
Support for stable turf swards for high play loads.
Regeneration
Promoting the natural regenerative power of the grasses.
Efficiency
Planable care processes through a structured system.
Sustainability
Sustainable soil development through an organically oriented approach.
Soil Health
Promoting active soil life and stable structures.
Structured Care
Structured nutrient supply throughout the entire season.
3-Step Care Concept
Care planning is not standardized, but is individually tailored to each site and developed together with the responsible people on the ground.
Analysis of the Turf Situation
Consideration of soil structure, use, climate, and previous care.
Structured Care Planning
Seasonal planning of applications and adaptation to game and training loads.
Continuous Application
Implementation of the care concept throughout the season with a focus on stable playing surfaces.
Application Programs
Spring Program
Activation of vegetation and support for root development.
Growth Phase
Stabilization of the playing surface and continuous nutrient supply.
Stress Phase
Support for stress resistance during high use or climatic stress.
Regeneration Phase
Promotion of regeneration after intensive use.
Autumn Program
Preparation of the turf sward for the winter period.
I.C.E. Technology: Plant Physiological Approach
The term I.C.E. describes a plant physiological approach to the efficient delivery of nutrients. The goal is to provide nutrients in a form that can be directly absorbed and utilized by the plant. This improves nutrient uptake, accelerates effectiveness and reduces losses through leaching. The application is designed to specifically support the plant and increase the efficiency of every measure.
Nutrient Availability
Optimized provision of nutrients for direct uptake.
Metabolic Processes
Support of natural plant metabolic processes.
Practice-Oriented
Developed for application in the professional sports turf sector.
Nutrient Storage through Natural Zeolite
Zeolite has a microporous crystal structure with a natural negative charge. This enables it to absorb and store nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium as well as humic and fulvic acids. This storage function reduces leaching and ensures a uniform, demand-driven release of nutrients to the plant root. This improves availability and significantly increases fertilization efficiency.
Understanding the Site
Soil analyses form the foundation for informed decisions in professional sports turf management. Parameters such as pH value, cation exchange capacity and nutrient ratios significantly determine the functionality of the soil and the efficiency of care.
The evaluation of real practice areas shows that stable playing surfaces are not created by maximum nutrient levels, but by a balanced interplay of structure, availability and application. We orient ourselves on practice-proven evaluation models such as MLSN, which were specifically developed for sports turf.
System components – Every element has its place
4ELEMENTRA does not sell individual products. Every component of our system fulfils a specific function within a structured care cycle – tailored to location, soil structure, use and season. No component works in isolation. They all work together.
Nitrogena 16
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Nitrogen foliar fertilizer for intensive greening and healthy growth.
APPLICATION
Dosage: 20–30 l/ha in 400–600 l water. Apply every 2–4 weeks for even N supply.
APPLICATION
Rate: 25-35 g/m². Water in after application. Duration: 8-10 weeks.
Phosphor 20
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High concentration phosphorus for root development and energy.
APPLICATION
New seeding: 10 l/ha. Regeneration: 5-8 l/ha. Promotes juvenile development.
PK 20-20
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Balanced phosphorus-potassium combination for optimal development.
APPLICATION
15-20 l/ha to strengthen before stress phases (summer/winter). Improves cell wall stability.
Kalium
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Pure potassium for maximum durability and cell stability.
APPLICATION
20 l/ha during stress periods. Increases turgor pressure and drought resistance.
APPLICATION
10-15 l/ha to improve soil structure and calcium supply. Important on sandy soils.
APPLICATION
10-20 l/ha for fast green-up effect. Caution on stone slabs (staining).
Mikroelemente
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Complex trace element mixture for complete supply.
APPLICATION
3-5 l/ha preventively or for deficiency symptoms. Foliar application recommended.
Fulvic 40
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Natural soil conditioner with high fulvic acid content.
APPLICATION
5-10 l/ha as additive to other fertilizers. Improves uptake of all nutrients.
Universal
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All-round solution for regular application and basic supply.
APPLICATION
15-20 l/ha every 2-3 weeks during growing season.
Universal Resist
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Reinforced formula for increased stress resistance and durability.
APPLICATION
20 l/ha before or after intense play stress. Strengthens regeneration power.
Product information serves as a general description of the care concept. Application, dosage, and results may vary depending on location, climate, soil structure, and use.
Who the Care Concept is suitable for
Your Questions, Our Answers
Everything you need to know about organic turf care.
An organically oriented care concept supports natural soil development in the long term. In contrast to purely chemical approaches, soil life is actively supported and the structure of the soil is improved. The goal is a stable sward, better water availability and sustainable development of the playing surface.
The effect can vary depending on location, soil structure, climate and use. In many cases, initial changes in grass vitality and color intensity are visible within a few weeks. Long-term improvements in soil structure develop over several vegetation periods.
The care concept was specially developed for areas that are exposed to intensive use. These include, for example: sports facilities, training pitches, golf courses. A stable turf and healthy root development are central goals of the concept.
Yes, the care concept can basically also be applied to golf courses. The application is individually adapted to soil conditions, climate and maintenance plan.
The application usually takes place within a structured maintenance plan. This can include, among other things: foliar applications, soil applications, combination with existing maintenance measures. The specific implementation always depends on the respective facility.
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Contact UsAll information presented serves as a general description of a care concept. Results may vary depending on location, climate, soil structure, use, and maintenance plan.
Blog & Knowledge
Zeolite Technology: Natural Nutrient Storage
How natural zeolite stores nutrients and releases them to plant roots on demand.
Read more KnowledgeOrganic vs. Chemical Turf Care
A comparison of approaches and why organic care can be more sustainable long-term.
Read more PracticeInterpreting Soil Analysis Correctly
What soil analysis values mean and how they influence care planning.
Read moreTrust through Experience
Our care concept was developed from practical experience in the professional sports turf sector and is geared towards the requirements of modern sports facilities and golf courses.
If you would like to find out more about our care concept, we would be happy to provide you with further information. Together we can discuss which approaches could make sense for your facility.
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The content presented is based on practical experience from the professional sports turf sector. Results may vary depending on location, climate, soil structure, use, and maintenance plan.
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