
Kelp Extract with Soil Wetting Agents
AQM soil surfactant is a kelp-based surfactant biostimulant combining Ascophyllum nodosum extract with surfactant technology to enhance root growth, nutrient uptake, and turfgrass stress tolerance through improved soil moisture and biological activity.

Product Details
AQM Tougher Turf – Kelp-Based Surfactant Biostimulant for Root Development and Turf Stress Tolerance
AQM Tougher Turf is a balanced formulation of enriched kelp extract and premium surfactant technology designed to enhance the performance of existing turfgrass management programs. The kelp extract, derived from fresh Ascophyllum nodosum, is processed using physical cell burst extraction, preserving naturally occurring cytoplasm, auxins, cytokinins, nutrients, and amino acids in their most biologically active form.
The cytokinins and auxins in AQM function as metabolic enhancers that stimulate the growth of lateral and secondary roots, resulting in a greater root mass and an expanded nutrient absorption area. This biological action increases turfgrass vigor, nutrient uptake, and stress resilience. Meanwhile, the surfactant component improves water infiltration and uniform moisture distribution throughout the root zone, ensuring even delivery of the kelp extract and optimal plant response.
Extensive research demonstrates that turfgrass treated with AQM’s cytokinin and auxin complex shows enhanced chlorophyll content, antioxidant activity, and photosynthetic efficiency, helping plants better withstand environmental and cultural stresses while maintaining exceptional turf quality, color, and density.
- Formulated with highly refined, enriched kelp extract and surfactant to complement existing turfgrass programs
- Contains fresh Ascophyllum nodosum kelp extracted using physical cell burst technology to preserve natural cytokinins, auxins, nutrients and amino acids
- Stimulates lateral and secondary root development, increasing overall root mass and absorption capacity
- Enhances nutrient uptake and plant vigor through biologically active metabolic enhancers
- Provides uniform water infiltration and distribution in the root zone for improved delivery of kelp extracts
- Improves turfgrass stress tolerance, chlorophyll content and photosynthetic activity for healthier, more resilient turf
- Hydration
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Liquid
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Pellet
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Fairways
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Bunkers
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Greens
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Sports Turf
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Roughs
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L&L
Apply 3 ounces per 1,000 ft² in 1 to 2 gallons of water (10 L/ha in 400 to 800 L) at 30 to 45 day intervals or as needed.
Irrigate after each application to remove the surfactant from the plant surfaces.
Inject 1 gallon per acre (10 L/ha) at 30 to 45 day intervals or as needed.
Horticulture:
2 to 3 weeks after germination or transplant, apply 3 ounces per 1,000 ft² in 1 to 2 gallons of water (10 L/ha in 400 to 800 L). Apply a follow-up application at bloom set. Irrigate after each application to remove the surfactant from the plant surfaces.
Sod Installation:
Immediately following sod installation, apply 3 ounces per 1,000 ft² in 1 gallon of water (10 L/ha in 400 L). Follow up with normal turf program. Irrigate after each application to remove the surfactant from the plant surfaces.
PELLET:
Apply when hand watering.
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