corn gluten pre emergent herbicide Turf Builder® Corn Gluten Meal

Turf Builder® Corn Gluten Meal with Weed Prevention is a natural solution for achieving a dense and healthy lawn, free from the most common weeds. This product utilizes the power of corn gluten meal to inhibit the germination of a variety of unwanted plants, while providing a beneficial nitrogen boost to your lawn. Easy to apply, it offers an interesting alternative to chemical herbicides for environmentally conscious lawn care. Follow our instructions for optimal results.

Why choose this corn gluten meal?

• Dual action: Nourishes the lawn and prevents weeds at the same time.
• 100% natural: Contains only corn gluten meal, a natural weed seed inhibitor.
• Targeted action: Prevents germination of dandelion and crabgrass seeds before they emerge.
• Simple annual program: Only two applications per year are needed (early spring and late summer/early fall).
• Unique mode of action: Absorbs water needed by new weed seeds, depriving them of resources.
• Easy to apply: Use with any Scotts® broadcast spreader.
• Nourishes the lawn: Its nitrogen content promotes healthy and vigorous growth.

Directions for Optimal Results:

1. Application Timing: Apply in early spring, 2 weeks before weed seeds germinate, and in late summer or early fall, after heat stress.
2. Preparation: Ensure the lawn is dry before application.
3. Application: Use a fertilizer spreader to distribute the product evenly over the lawn surface, respecting the application rates indicated on the packaging.
4. Watering: Water the lawn lightly after application. Avoid excessive watering, which could displace the product.
5. Overseeding: If you plan to overseed your lawn, wait at least 6 to 8 weeks after applying corn gluten meal, as it can inhibit the germination of all seeds.
6. Important: This product prevents the germination of dandelion and crabgrass seeds but does not control weeds already established at the time of application.

Understanding the Formulation

100% corn gluten meal inhibits weed germination by suppressing root formation. Its nitrogen content also nourishes the lawn, promoting healthy growth.