Methylene Urea Slow-Release Nitrogen Technology

Dependable Nitrogen Performance For Professional Turf Programs

Methylene urea is a 40-0-0 slow-release nitrogen technology, supplied by Nu-Tec, that combines immediately available nitrogen with longer-term, microbially released nutrition.

Balancing Immediate Uptake with Extended Feeding

Professional turf can require an early nitrogen response without sacrificing nutrition later in the growing period. Methylene urea combines immediately available and slow-release nitrogen to support both requirements.

A Versatile Source of Extended-Release Nitrogen

Methylene urea combines a water-soluble nitrogen fraction with 50% water-insoluble nitrogen (WIN), creating distinct stages of nutrient availability within a homogeneous granule. Methylene urea materials are available in multiple particle sizes, including SGN 100, 150 and 240, providing flexibility for different finished fertilizer blends and application requirements.

How Water Solubility and Soil Microbes Release Nitrogen

  1. Nitrogen Is Available from the Start

    15% of the total nitrogen releases through water solubility, making it immediately available for turf uptake.

  2. WIN Extends the Supply

    50% of the total nitrogen is water insoluble, creating a longer-term source for gradual release.

  3. Soil Microbes Continue the Process

    Microbes convert methylene urea into urea, then ammonium and ultimately nitrate within the soil.

  4. Chain Length Influences Release

    Longer methylene urea chains take more time to break down, helping extend nitrogen availability.

Nutrient Release That Holds Up Under Physical Stress

Unlike coated controlled-release technologies, methylene urea does not rely on an intact coating to regulate nitrogen release, helping maintain its release characteristics if granules are physically damaged.

Predictable Release

Homogeneous granules support steady, consistent nutrient delivery over time.

Damage-Resistant Performance

Because nutrient release is not controlled by an external coating, physical damage to the granule does not alter the release mechanism in the same way it can with coated technologies.

Extended Feeding

Extended nitrogen availability may reduce the frequency of fertilizer applications required throughout the season.

Particle-Size Flexibility

SGN 100, 150 and 240 options provide a range of particle sizes for different finished fertilizer blends, application methods and turf requirements.

Where Methylene Urea Technology Fits

Methylene urea technology is suited to professional turf applications where both immediate and extended nitrogen availability are required, including golf courses, sports turf and commercial lawn care. Multiple particle-size options provide additional flexibility for different finished blends and application requirements.

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