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F I N N H Y D R O S E E D E R TA N K LO A D I N G P R O C E D U R E S
1
Begin filling tank with water.
2
Purge spray tower, hoses and recirculation lines with clean water,
flushing out any leftover materials. This step will eliminate the vast
majority of clogging problems. Once the water reaches the bottom of
the agitator shaft, place agitator in reverse. Start loading additives!
3
Add Seed
4
Add Finn HPN—7.5 pounds/acre—(10-44-6) water soluble fertilizer
NOTE: If using a granular fertilizer add to tank last,
after mulch!
5
Add Finn HG (hydro germinator)
128 ounces/acre—1 Gallon
6
Add Finn HST (soil treatment)
320 ounces/acre—2.5 Gallons
7
Add Finn MB (microbial bacteria)—128 ounces/acre—1 Gallon
NOTE: The use of Hydromax combines steps 5,6,7.
*For more difficult soil conditions, using Finn HG, HST and MB
individually for higher application rates is recommended.
8
Add FinnHydrogel B (water retention agent)
Polyacrylamide Copolymer—10 lbs/acre
9
10
OUR CUSTOMERS
“
If you ask most agronomists,
what we have accomplished is next to impossible.
I think this is the future of growing grass.
Jay Cummiskey, superintendent at Beaver
River Golf Club in Richmond, Rhode Island,
could not be more enthusiastic about his
results with the new HydroSeeder System,
which includes special additives designed
specifically for Finn HydroSeeder applications.
Following the instructions of Al-Schrand,
Finn’s additive specialist, Jay and two
assistants seeded 54-acres of bentgrass
fairways, greens and tees, and bluegrass
roughs in mid-summer of 2000 to complete
construction of the new golf course. They
used a T-60 HydroSeeder, and applied over
400 loads to complete the job.
“We defied the odds of successful seeding in
the middle of the summer,” Cummiskey said.
“If you ask most agronomists, what we have
accomplished is next to impossible. I-think
this is the future of growing grass.”
The results speak for themselves. “For
example,” said Cummiskey, “we seeded our
practice green on July 25 and mowed it with a
triplex mower on August 14. The uniformity of
the grow-in was terrific, very impressive.”
Cummiskey followed Schrand’s formula
precisely, but with one addition. “We added
one ounce of fungicide per 1,000-square feet
as a preventative control against pythium
because of the mid-summer heat and the
Add Finn GreenPlus (green dye) water soluble packet
1 ounce bag/11,000sq.ft.
(if green color enhancement is desired)
Add Finn StikPlus (bonded matrix additive)
7.5 lb. bag/1/4 acre
11
Add Mulch while filling tank with water.
All mulch should be in tank by 3/4 full, then completely fill with water.
12
Before spraying, make sure the agitator is shifted to forward and
paddles are slowed down to approximately 1/2 speed or less.
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Web Site www.finncorp.
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SMARTER
WAYS
TO
WORK
”
— Jay Cummiskey, CGCS
Superintendent
Beaver River Golf Club,
Richmond, Rhode Island
need to keep water application rates high
during the grow-in.” Speaking of water
usage, Cummiskey believes that the Additive
System helped save approximately 50% of the
water that would have been required with a
traditional seeding and sodding approach.
“The HydroSeeder Additives helped
condition the soil so that it would hold
water better. This enabled us to water deeply
instead of watering frequently and more
lightly,” Cummiskey reported. “In turn, this
encouraged deeper rooting. We seeded our
first green at the end of May, and by the
end of August we had bentgrass roots 7-to-8
inches deep. Five of our greens were ready to
play in mid-August, though we won’t officially
open until May of 2001.”
Because the Additive System does so many
things in a single step, the entire project
saved on labor costs as well. “This system
provides everything the turf needs in
the soil, from microbes to starter fertilizer,”
Cummiskey concluded. “That means fewer
trips and easier maintenance. We are mowing
all 54-acres daily to keep thatch under control
because the turf is so lush and healthy. These
are amazing results. I-think more contractors
and developers should know about
HydroSeeder Additives. The equipment and
the Additives work together beautifully.”
THE
CREATING
ADDITIVE
THE
IDEAL
GROWING
SYSTEM
ENVIRONMENT
OUR PRODUCTS
FINN ADDITIVE SYSTEM THE IDEAL GROWING ENVIRONMENT
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Hydro•Stik
Hydro•Gel
Stik•Plus
Fiber•Plus
Finn HG
Finn HST
Finn MB
Finn HydroMax
Hydro Stik is a special gum based
tackifier for a fast, inexpensive and
effective method of controlling wind
and water erosion of mulch and soil.
Mixes easily into suspension and is
effective in a hydroseeding or straw
tacking slurry. Creates a tenacious
fiber-to-fiber-to-soil bond.
Hydro Gels are a family of plant
watering aids used to reduce or
eliminate stress caused by a lack of
moisture. Hydro gels will absorb up
to 400 times their own weight in
water and release back to the soil as
conditions warrant. Can be applied
wet of dry.
Stik Plus is a combination of Hydro
Stik and Fiber Plus, specially blended
to provide both physical bonding
of fibers and organic tackifier
characteristics. Stik Plus is an
excellent high performance tackifier
and the key ingredient in creating a
bonded fiber matrix slurry.
Fiber Plus is a specially coated
synthetic fiber to improve the
tenacity and bonding of all fiber
mulches, longer fiber length provides
mechanical adhesion to the soil
surface, reduces paper mache effect
substantially. Reduces need for
chemical tackifier. Improves mulch
performance.
Finn HG is a specially formulated seed
enhancement product manufactured
exclusively for the hydroseeding
industry. This proprietary technology
contains a formula of key primary and
secondary nutrients. These nutrients
are complexed in an organic acid base
to ensure absorption by the seed.
Finn HG also contains plant vitamins,
natural plant extracts and polyhyroxy
acid for increased plant vigor.
Finn HST was developed
specifically to assist with successful
establishment of hydroseeded areas.
This product can encourage:
Finn MB is a highly concentrated
blend of beneficial micro-organisms
designed for the hydroseeding
industry for new turf establishment.
We have taken three of our
additive products (Finn HG, Finn
HST, FinnMB) and added moisture
retention surfactants to create Finn
Hydromax. This combination of
materials, correctly proportioned in
each 2.5-gallon container simplifies
the Additive System. Now, each 5
gallon case will cover one acre of
hydroseeding, all you have to do is
shake and pour.
(Premium Tackifier)
(Moisture Retention Agent)
(Bonded Matrix Additive)
(Mulch Binder Additive)
(Germination Enhancer)
Finn HG has been shown to
encourage:
• Enhanced Germination
• Seedling Vigor
• Early Root Development
• Stand Uniformity &
Development
• Stress Tolerance
Finn HPN
(Soluble Fertilizer)
10-44-6
Finn recognizes the importance of
using superior plant nutrients in
conjunction with your hydroseeding
jobs. To ensure maximum
performance levels for you
and your clients, we have developed
Finn HPN for use in your equipment.
This is a field proven nutrient product
used in the turf and golf markets
for seed establishment. Finn-HPN
was designed to give immediately
available nutrients to the new
plant in the most efficient form
possible, at its most critical time of
development, the first 3 to 5 weeks.
Finn HPN is an extremely high quality
soluble product and immediately
disperses in the tank, with no
concerns over insolubility, insuring
consistency in application and 100%
utilization.
Green•Plus
(Green Dye)
Green Plus is a highly concentrated
dye used to enhance hydroseeding
or straw/hay tacking mulch. Improves
visibility for more uniform coverage
patterns. Higher seed germination
rates are also achieved.
Finn HPN used with Finn Hydro•GelB can act as a slow release fertilizer,
due to the fact that Gel-B can absorb
both water and nutrients. Then as the
new seedling develops the Gel can
release the nutrients that the root
system requires.
Finn HLL
(Hydro Liquid Lime)
Limestone Suspension
Finn HLL is designed for adjusting
the soil pH and is used by land
reclamation specialists, highway
and commercial landscaping
contractors, turf management
professionals, and homeowners. Easy
to use, Finn HLL can be poured into
your HydroSeeder® along with all
other additives yielding a one step
application.
Remember, when compared with
traditional agricultural and pelletized
limestone, Finn HLL has greater
strength and is more effective in
creating the soil conditions required
for successful seed germination.
Finn E-Tack
For Normal to Moderate
Slope Conditions
Finn E-Tack is a specially formulated
polymer that electrochemically binds
soil and mulch particles together for
all varieties of hydroseeding mulch
applications.
Finn E-Tack was developed for the
purpose of providing the professional
contractor a low cost tackifier for
moderate erosion control sites. Finn
E-Tack can also be used to prevent
dust in nontraffic areas and will aid
in water penetration in soils low in
organic matter.
(Liquid Soil Treatment)
• Better Soil Structure
• CEC Improvement
• Improved Oxygen Supply
• Favorable Microbe Environment
Finn HST is very effective on heavy
clay soils, which are normally very
compacted. When applied, Finn HST
will create a microscopic aerification
in the soil, allowing better root
establishment, penetration, and
nutrient availability for the young
plant.
Finn HST also provides a valuable
function on high sand, low organic
matter soils. These soils suffer from
excessive nutrient leaching and
very low microbial populations.
Finn HST creates a coating around
the sand particles to help hold
nutrients in the root zone through
molecular attraction. You will also
have increased moisture retention
and organic matter in the soil. This
will help minimize the information of
“hot spots” where germination and
establishment are normally difficult
to achieve.
(Microbial Bacteria)
Finn MB’s combination of bacteria
strains are all commonly found in
healthy, productive soils. These
bacteria have been selected for
their demonstrated hardiness, their
aggressive rates of plant growth, and
their beneficial impact in adverse
environments.
Finn MB is a carefully selected blend
of beneficial bacteria designed
for use on soils with insufficient
microbial activity caused by excess
compaction, poor moisture or oxygen
conditions, and nutrient deficiencies
or “tie-ups.” It can be very effective
for hydroseeding applications such
as land reclamation, highway and
commercial developments, golf
course construction, and professional
landscape projects.
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EXAMPLE OF HYDROSEEDING
COSTS PER ACRE
USING FINN’S “ADDITIVE SYSTEM”
v2 v3 v4 v5 v6
The Additive System
in a Jug
Finn Hydromax consist of natural
plant growth hormones and vitamins,
which stimulate earlier germination
and root development. The beneficial
bacteria and microbes are effective in
areas where the soil has been exposed
to high levels of environmental/
mechanical stress that suppresses the
natural microbial functions in the soil.
Phosphorus (not in Finn Hydromax),
generally recognized as the primary
nutrient in rooting, requires microbes
for conversion into plant usable forms.
When seeding onto non-topsoil areas,
these microbes in Finn Hydromax
become increas-ingly important in
insuring nutrient availability. Humic
acid, a soil amendment, benefits
various soil types. On sandy soils
it creates a molecular attraction
between nutrients and the soil
particle, thus greatly reducing the
rapid leaching of nutrients. For
heavy clay and compacted soils,
the humic acid creates pore spaces.
Healthier plants are the result of this
microscopic aerification increasing
food moisture retention near the
soil surface. The non-polymer water
retention surfactants play a major
role in allowing thorough, uniform
moisture infiltration without excessive leaching. Post hydroseeding
watering may be reduced as well.
Enhanced germination, followed by
faster deeper rooting is the hallmark
of Finn Hydromax, achieving sod-like
results in as little as 3-4 weeks.
You can use the following as a guideline to figure your cost per acre
for a typical hydroseeding job. Just write in your own cost figures next to
the examples used below.
The Ideal Growing
Environment…
in one single-step
process… The “Finn
Additive System”
The “Additive System” consists
of:
v1
v2
Mulch Slurry
Plant Hormones
• Earlier germination
• Root development
• Stress tolerance
v3
Polymers
• Moisture retention
v4
v5
Seed & Fertilizer
v6
v7
Erosion Control Tackifier
• Soil stabilization against
wind and rain
Soil Amendments
• Nutrient and moisture
retention
• Flocculation of soil
particles
Microbial Bacteria
• Promotes nutrient
availability
• Helps fight disease
• Healthier turf
E S T I M AT E D C O S T P E R A C R E :
Item
Application Rate and Price
Example
Cost
Mulch
2,000 lbs. per acre @ $.18/lb.
$ 360.00
$
Finn HPN
7.5 lbs./acre
(“10-44-6”—Water Soluble Fertilizer)
$
34.25
$
Seed
300 lbs./acre @ $1.10/lb.
(Rates vary depending on variety of seed)
$ 330.00
$
Finn StikPlus
(Premium Tackifier)
$ 110.00
$
Finn HydroMax
5 Gallon/acre @ $.26/oz.
(Finn HG, Finn HST, Finn MB) 3-in-1
Contains Plant Hormones for earlier germination,
Humic Acid for soil enrichment and nutrient retention,
and Microbial Bacteria, designed to help eliminate stress
due to compaction, and low levels of organic matter.
$ 167.50
$
Finn HydroGelB
10 lbs./ acre @ $4.71/lb.
(Polyacrylamide Copolymer)
$
47.12
$
Misc./Overhead
$
50.00
$
60.00
$
Total Cost Per Acre:
$1,158.87
$
Cost per square foot (divide by 43,560)
$ 0.0266
$
Labor
30 lbs./acre @ $3.66/lb.
3 hours/acre x 2 men @ $10/hr.
E XAM P L E S O F P R O F I T BY S Q UA R E F O OT A N D BY AC R E:
Profit of $.04 per square foot/acre
$1,742.40
Profit of $.06 per square foot/acre
$2,613.60
Profit of $.08 per square foot/acre
$3,484.80
Profit of $.10 per square foot/acre
$4,356.00
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