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TurfMaize:
corn gluten meal (CGM)
| Author: |
OMAFRA Staff
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| Creation Date: |
03 March
2006
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| Last Reviewed: |
21 January
2008
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Excerpt from Chapter 4, Publication 75, Guide to Weed Control, Order
this publication
| Trade Names |
TurfMaize |
| Active Ingredient |
Corn gluten meal (CGM) |
| Formulation |
Granular pelletized |
| Guaranteed active concentration |
TurfMaize 98% CGM |
| Group |
n/a |
| Ontario Schedule |
6 |
| Winter
Storage |
C |
| Chemical Family |
organic |
| Crop and/or Non-Crop Registrations |
Established Kentucky Bluegrass |
| Sensitive Weeds |
Inhibits germination of dandelion
and smooth
crabgrass weed seeds, when used in conjunction with a sound
lawn maintenance program.
Does NOT control emerged or established dandelion
or smooth crabgrass.
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| Uptake and Translocation |
Root inhibition. |
| Application Methods |
PRE - Apply to established turf twice a year; once in early
spring , and once between late August and October 31 to sports
fields, parks, golf areas and sod farms.
Spring application: apply 2 weeks before large crabgrass seed
germination.
Late summer/early fall: apply after heat stress has passed.
Apply using a rotary or small hand spreader.
Apply ONLY to established Kentucky bluegrass.
Apply when soil is moist and rain is forecasted within 2 days
of treatment.
Apply irrigation if rain does not fall within 2 days of treatment.
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| Precautions |
Do NOT apply on newly seeded grass
- wait until after first mowing.
Do NOT apply under windy conditions.
Do NOT apply in the spring if overseeding or
sodding in the spring.
Do NOT apply in the fall if overseeding or sodding
in the fall.
Do NOT apply if allergic to corn. |
| Residual Activity |
Unknown.
Excessive rain at time of treatment may reduce effectiveness. |
| Unique Characteristics |
Corn gluten meal contains 10% nitrogen by weight.
Safe for children and pets to use yard immediately after application. |
| Manufacturer / Registrant |
The
Environmental Factor Inc. |
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