For golf course superintendents and turf managers, achieving consistent, lush turf takes more than routine maintenance, it takes the right fertilizer with the right technology. The Andersons 16-4-8 Premium Fairway Fertilizer is designed specifically for fairway applications, delivering balanced nutrition and long-lasting results.
The Advantage of Methylene Urea
A key feature of 16-4-8 Premium Fairway Fertilizer is that 50% of its nitrogen comes from a slow-release source — methylene urea (MUtech®). Unlike conventional soluble nitrogen forms, methylene urea provides a unique release pattern and agronomic advantages that make it especially effective for late summer and fall applications.
Climate-Responsive Release
Methylene urea breaks down gradually through microbial activity in the soil. This means its release rate is influenced by temperature and moisture:
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In cool, wet conditions, nitrogen release is accelerated to match increased turf uptake.
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In warm, dry conditions, release slows, preventing unnecessary flush growth when turf is already stressed.
This climate-responsive behavior ensures nitrogen availability stays in sync with turf demand, minimizing waste and optimizing plant performance.
Reduced Salt Index, Reduced Burn Risk
Because methylene urea is a less soluble nitrogen source, it carries a lower salt index than many conventional fertilizers. This significantly reduces the risk of salt injury or burn, especially important on closely mown, high-value turf such as golf fairways and greens. By minimizing osmotic stress, methylene urea helps turf recover more efficiently from summer stress while maintaining uniform color and density.
Sustained Feeding and Recovery Support
The extended release profile of methylene urea provides a steady flow of nitrogen over time, rather than sharp peaks and declines. For superintendents, this means:
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Fewer applications to maintain color and growth.
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More consistent playing conditions with even turf response.
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Stronger recovery following summer stress, as turf has the nutrition it needs during the critical fall recovery window.
Soil Health with Humic DG®
In addition to its balanced nitrogen sources, 16-4-8 Premium Fairway Fertilizer is fortified with Humic DG®, a dispersible granule technology that delivers concentrated humic substances directly into the soil profile. Humic acids help replenish organic matter, improve cation exchange capacity (CEC), and enhance soil structure, creating a more efficient rootzone environment. The result is greater nutrient availability, improved water-holding capacity, and stronger root development — all critical factors for turf recovering from summer stress.
Iron and Micronutrient Package
Beyond its NPK foundation, 16-4-8 Premium Fairway Fertilizer provides a comprehensive suite of secondary and micronutrients to support turf vigor. With 2% iron, the product promotes deep, lasting color without excessive top growth. Additional elements, including copper, manganese, sulfur, and zinc, help fine-tune metabolic processes, improve stress tolerance, and enhance overall turf density. This balanced micronutrient package ensures turf not only recovers more effectively in the fall but also enters the next growing season with improved resilience.
The Formula for Fairway Recovery
With its 50/50 quick- and slow-release nitrogen blend from methylene urea, Humic DG® for soil health, and a complete micronutrient package including 2% iron, 16-4-8 Premium Fairway Fertilizer is engineered to deliver consistent feeding, stronger recovery, and lasting turf performance through the critical late summer and fall window. For superintendents seeking the same 16-4-8 analysis tailored specifically for greens, Tee Time® 16-4-8 offers the perfect solution.
16-4-8 Premium Fairway Fertilizer — helping fairways recover stronger today, and perform better tomorrow.
