1. What it is & how it works
Q1. What is DCM Vital-Green and what is it designed for?
DCM Vital-Green is a compound granular fertiliser (NPK 14-5-8 + 3 MgO + Fe) in DCM’s MINIGRAN® microgranule format, specifically developed for sport turfs, golf courses, professional lawns, and amenity areas where consistent green colour, even
growth, and practical application are priorities.
Q2. What does the three-form nitrogen in DCM Vital-Green do?
DCM Vital-Green contains three forms of nitrogen —ammoniacal (3%), ureic (6%), and organically-bound (5%) — which together deliver an immediate boost, a medium-term response, and a
sustained release over 75–100 days, giving consistent growthwithout peaks or leaching losses.
Q3. Why do magnesium and iron matter in a turf fertiliser?
Magnesium is central to chlorophyll production and photosynthesis, while chelated iron drives deep green colour and helps suppress moss and Poa annua — both are frequently deficient in managed turf soils and their inclusion in DCM Vital-Green removes the need for separate applications.
2. MINIGRAN® format
Q4. What is MINIGRAN® and why does it matter for professional turf?
MINIGRAN® is DCM’s microgranule format — granules of 800 to 2,500 micron, of which at least 80% fall between 1,000 and 2,000 micron — which delivers up to 60% more even
distribution than standard granular fertilisers, penetrates deep into the sward without being picked up during mowing, and allows low-odour, dust-free application.
Q5. Is DCM Vital-Green compatible with all professional spreaders?
Yes — MINIGRAN® granules are designed to be applied with all standard measuring devices and professional spreaders, including rotary and drop spreaders used on golf courses and sport turf facilities.
3. Application rates & timing
Q6. What are the recommended application rates for DCM Vital-Green?
Application rates range from 200–300 kg/ha for golf green and tee maintenance to 300–500 kg/ha for sport turfs, fairways, and professional lawns — with the exact rate depending on grass species, soil nutritional reserve, time of year, and irrigation intensity.
Q7. How does the organic matter content affect nutrient release timing?
DCM Vital-Green’s 35–39% organic matter content drives the gradual release of organically-bound nitrogen through microbial activity in the soil — release rate tracks soil temperature and biological activity, meaning the fertiliser responds naturally to growing conditions rather than releasing regardless of grass need.
4. Practical & commercial
Q8. What results should I expect from DCM Vital-Green, and when?
The ammoniacal and ureic nitrogen fractions deliver visible greening and growth response within days of application; the organically-bound fraction sustains this response for 75–100
days, giving consistent sward quality across the full programme interval without repeat applications every few weeks.
Q9. How is DCM Vital-Green packaged and what quantities are available?
DCM Vital-Green is available in 25 kg bags, with 36 bags per euro pallet (900 kg per pallet).
