What is Controlled Release?
Polymer Coated Fertilizers (PCF), such as Simplot’s own GAL-Xeᴼᴺᴱ®, are advanced, controlled-release fertilizers specifically designed to meet the precise feeding requirements of turf grasses and plants. These technologies feature an ultra-thin polymer coating to gradually provide a complete and precise release of nutrients. The products have an extremely tough, durable coating to withstand fracturing, even during severe handling, blending, or application operations. There is no premature release due to fractured coatings and no hot water insolubles remaining unreleased. Just controlled, complete release when needed.
How Does GAL-Xeᴼᴺᴱ® Technology Work?
PCFs such as GAL-Xeᴼᴺᴱ® release nutrients by osmotic diffusion - the constant, gradual diffusion of nutrients through the polymer coating. The thickness of the applied coating controls the rate of osmotic diffusion. Osmotic diffusion rates increase as soil temperatures increase and decrease. The osmotic release mechanism is essentially unaffected by varying amounts of soil moisture, microbes, or pH levels, assuring a more predictable release pattern.
