Date

Location

Cultural System

Vitazyme/Fertilization

Results

2003

Longview, Texas

Variety:  St. Augustine (sod)

Soil type:  laid on the previous sod

Sodding date:  October 10, 2002

Sampling date:  October 1, 2003

Irrigation:  erratic and insufficient for good growth

Vitazyme application:  A 1% Vitazyme solution was sprayed on the roots before the sod was laid on a 15x30 foot section, and then the same solution was sprayed on the new sod surface of the same area.  No further applications were made.

Leaf and root weight:

Control: 9.10 grams
Vitazyme: 14.56 grams (+60%)

Fertilization:  none during the test period