{"product_id":"organic-lawn-fertiliser-grass-feed","title":"Organic Lawn Fertiliser 10-3-3.5 | High Nitrogen Grass Feed | Dr Forest","description":"\u003c!-- Dr Forest — Organic Lawn Fertiliser 10-3-3.5 — Shopify Product Description (v1.0 Design System, 5-tab) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Prefix: ln. Pure CSS radio tabs + checkbox FAQs. 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border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1em 0; font-size: 0.92em; }\n  .drf-wrap table th { background: var(--drf-grn); color: #fff; padding: 0.6em 0.8em; text-align: left; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.8em; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }\n  .drf-wrap table td { padding: 0.55em 0.8em; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--drf-border); }\n  .drf-wrap table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f4f7f4; }\n\n  \/* ── SIGN-OFF ── *\/\n  .drf-signoff { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 1.05em; color: var(--drf-muted); margin-top: 1.4em; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-tabs-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cinput checked id=\"drf-ln-tab1\" name=\"drf-ln-tabset\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-tab2\" name=\"drf-ln-tabset\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-tab3\" name=\"drf-ln-tabset\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-tab4\" name=\"drf-ln-tabset\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-tab5\" name=\"drf-ln-tabset\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-tab-labels\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-tab1\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-tab2\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-tab3\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-tab4\"\u003eThe Science\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-tab5\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-panels\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ═══════════ TAB 1: OVERVIEW ═══════════ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"drf-ln-panel1\" class=\"drf-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ea professional-grade lawn feed that greens fast and feeds for weeks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-badge-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-green\"\u003eProfessional Grade\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-green\"\u003eHigh Nitrogen\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-green\"\u003eEasy to Spread\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"drf-badge drf-badge-green\"\u003eVegan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Forest Organic Lawn Fertiliser is a professional-grade lawn feed, high in nitrogen for fast, thick green growth, packed in a size that suits your lawn.\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes as easy-to-spread granules that green the grass quickly, then keep feeding it for around six weeks — without the burnt patches or the quick fade you get from a cheap chemical lawn feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three numbers on the bag — 10-3-3.5 — are simply the recipe. The first and biggest, 10, is nitrogen, the nutrient that makes grass grow thick and green. The other two feed the roots and toughen the grass against drought and wear. What makes this feed different is where the nitrogen comes from: instead of a harsh chemical salt, it is a natural protein made from fermented plant sugars (molasses — the dark syrup left over from making sugar). Grass takes it up fast for a quick green, but because it is not a salt, it will not burn the lawn or wash away in the first heavy rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost lawn feeds only colour the grass. This one also feeds the living soil underneath, using natural conditioners drawn from a soft, ancient form of brown coal. They wake up the tiny life in the soil that does the real work of feeding your grass, so a tired lawn slowly comes back to health rather than just getting a quick coat of green. And it is a feed, not a weed-and-feed: there is no weedkiller in it, just food for the grass and the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout drf-callout-gold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eWhy professional-grade matters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA professional feed cannot just look good for a fortnight then fade. It has to give steady growth across a whole season, year after year, without harming the soil underneath. This is built to that standard — a proper agricultural-grade formula, not a brightly packaged product designed down to a price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-stats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-number\"\u003e10%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-label\"\u003eNitrogen — green growth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-number\"\u003e3%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-label\"\u003ePhosphate — strong roots\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-number\"\u003e3.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-label\"\u003ePotash — toughness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-number\"\u003e~6 wks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drf-stat-label\"\u003eKeeps feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat people use it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"drf-uses\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring and summer feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e — a quick green that lasts, from a professional-grade formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTired, worn or patchy lawns\u003c\/strong\u003e — feeds the soil back to health, not just the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandy, hungry soils that dry out fast\u003c\/strong\u003e — the natural conditioners help hold food in the ground where the roots can reach it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew lawns and bare patches\u003c\/strong\u003e — gentle enough that it will not burn young, tender grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGardeners who would rather avoid chemicals\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural ingredients, no weedkiller, safe around the family once it is watered in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hard-wearing family lawn\u003c\/strong\u003e — the kind of feeding that stands up to children, dogs and football.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis feed vs a typical cheap lawn feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-compare\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-compare-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDr Forest professional-grade feed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreens fast, then keeps feeding for about six weeks — no quick fade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeds the living soil under the lawn, so the ground gets better year on year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural, low-salt ingredients — will not burn the grass or build up in the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-compare-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA typical cheap lawn feed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA burst of green from chemical salts that fades within a couple of weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften mixed with weedkiller, and does nothing for the soil itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe salts build up over time and can burn the lawn if you put a little too much down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drf-signoff\"\u003eMade with organic ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ═══════════ TAB 2: INGREDIENTS ═══════════ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"drf-ln-panel2\" class=\"drf-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ewhat's in the bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour natural ingredients, each with a simple job. Two feed the grass, and two look after the soil it grows in. No fillers and no chemical salts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe nitrogen — a natural plant protein\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrogen is the nutrient that drives green, leafy growth. Here it comes as a natural protein made from fermented plant sugars (molasses) — the very same nitrogen we use in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drforest.co.uk\/products\/organic-nitrogen-fertiliser\"\u003eNitrogen Extract\u003c\/a\u003e feed. Grass can take it up quickly for fast colour, and because it is a protein rather than a chemical salt, it is gentle and will not burn the lawn. Roughly half feeds the grass in the first two weeks, and the rest over the following month or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe phosphate — a natural ground rock\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhosphate feeds the roots and helps a lawn settle in and thicken up. Ours is a soft natural rock, finely ground, that releases its phosphate gently over a long time rather than all at once — so it keeps working for several seasons. It also brings a little natural calcium, which grass uses to build strong, healthy cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe soil conditioners — humic and fulvic\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are natural substances called humic and fulvic acids, drawn from leonardite — a soft, very old form of brown coal that is rich in decomposed plant matter. In plain terms, they are food and habitat for the tiny life in your soil: the microbes that quietly break nutrients down and pass them to the grass. They also help the grass take up its food more easily, and stop the phosphate getting locked away in the soil where roots cannot reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe potassium — sulphate of potash, no chloride\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotassium is the nutrient that toughens grass, helping the lawn cope with drought, cold and heavy use. Ours is sulphate of potash — a natural, chloride-free form of potassium that cheaper feeds often avoid because it costs more. There is no chloride to build up in the soil, and it brings useful sulphur with it, which grass needs to make full use of its nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in it, and what each part does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen, leafy growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong roots, settling in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotash (potassium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToughness — drought, cold and wear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSulphur\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelps grass use its nitrogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~5.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong cell structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeeps grass deep green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first three — nitrogen, phosphate and potash — are the headline numbers (10-3-3.5) on the bag. The sulphur, calcium and magnesium come naturally with the ingredients; these are typical figures.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout drf-callout-gold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eSuitable for vegans\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery ingredient is plant or mineral in origin — the nitrogen comes from fermented plant sugars, the rest from natural minerals — so there are no animal products in it at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ═══════════ TAB 3: HOW TO USE ═══════════ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"drf-ln-panel3\" class=\"drf-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ehow to feed your lawn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout drf-callout-gold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eThe short version\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed from mid-spring to the end of summer, every six to eight weeks, at \u003cstrong\u003e45–70 g per square metre\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly a rounded to a generous handful. Start once the grass is growing again and the soil has warmed up; make the last feed by the end of August, then switch to a potassium feed for autumn. Two feeds a year is plenty for an easy life; three or four for a lush, hard-wearing lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much to put down\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amount is \u003cstrong\u003e45 to 70 g per square metre\u003c\/strong\u003e each time you feed. As a rough guide, a level handful of the granules is about 30–40 g and a generous, heaped handful about 60–70 g — but it is always more accurate to weigh the first few until your eye is in. Use the lighter end (around 45 g) for routine feeds and a fine, well-kept lawn, and the heavier end (up to 70 g) for the first feed of the year or a hungry, worn lawn. A 1 kg bag covers roughly 15 to 22 square metres, depending on the rate you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe first feed of the year — spring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–70 g per square metre | \u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid-spring (late March to April)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut your strongest feed down once the grass is clearly growing again and you have mown once or twice. This kick-starts a thick, green lawn for the season. Hungry, sandy or worn lawns take the full 70 g; a fine or well-kept lawn is happy with 45–60 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSummer top-ups\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 g per square metre | \u003cstrong\u003eHow often:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 6–8 weeks, last feed by the end of August\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the colour and growth steady with a lighter feed every six to eight weeks — about how long one feed lasts. In a hot, dry spell, wait for cooler, moister weather rather than feeding stressed grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew lawns and bare patches\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmount:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 45 g per square metre | \u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e when you sow seed or lay turf\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRake it lightly into the surface before you sow or turf. Because the nitrogen is a gentle, low-salt protein, it will not burn young, tender grass the way a chemical feed can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTired or worn lawns\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-rate-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmount:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 70 g per square metre in spring, then a 45 g top-up in midsummer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks best if you first rake out the dead moss and matted old grass, and spike the lawn all over with a fork to let air in — that way the feed and the soil conditioners reach the roots. Over a season this rebuilds the soil under a worn lawn rather than just colouring the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to feed through the year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTime of year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate March–April\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst feed, once the grass is growing and the soil has warmed (about 8–10°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–70 g\/m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay–June\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond feed, about 6–8 weeks after the first\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 g\/m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional top-up — only if the lawn is growing well and not under drought or heat stress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 g\/m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy end of August\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal feed of the year with this product\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 g\/m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeptember–October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStop using this feed — switch to a potassium autumn feed to toughen the lawn for winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNovember–February\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not feed — the grass is resting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eHow many feeds do I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo feeds — one in spring and one in late summer — is plenty for an easy, healthy lawn. Three suits most lawns. Four is for a showpiece, or a lawn that takes a lot of wear from children and pets. Whatever you choose, leave at least six weeks between feeds and never put down more than 70 g per square metre in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen not to feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout-dark\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eSkip the feed if…\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe lawn is brown and dry in a drought and you cannot water it; there is frost about or the ground is frozen; the ground is waterlogged; or it is a heatwave above about 25°C. Feeding grass that is stressed or resting just wastes the feed and can scorch it. Wait for cool, moist weather when the grass is growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"drf-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMow first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the lawn a day or two before and clear the clippings, so the granules can reach the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your moment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed when the soil is moist and the grass is growing, ideally with rain due in the next day or two — or plan to water it in yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure it out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rounded handful (about 45 g) per square metre, up to a generous handful (70 g) for the spring feed. Weigh the first few until your eye is in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread it evenly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a spreader on a larger lawn. On a small one, use half the amount and go over the area twice — the second time at right angles to the first — so you do not get green stripes where it landed thickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater it in.\u003c\/strong\u003e If no rain falls within a day, water the lawn so the granules break down and the food reaches the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eGoes well with…\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drforest.co.uk\/products\/organic-scottish-seaweed-kelp-meal-fertiliser\"\u003eDr Forest Scottish Seaweed\u003c\/a\u003e as a spring pick-me-up to help the grass root and shrug off stress, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drforest.co.uk\/products\/dr-forests-organic-sulphate-potash-fertiliser-50\"\u003eDr Forest Sulphate of Potash\u003c\/a\u003e in autumn — once you stop feeding nitrogen — to toughen the lawn for winter. For a worn lawn on poor ground, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drforest.co.uk\/products\/micronized-volcanic-rock-minerals-basalt-organic-soil-conditioner\"\u003eVolcanic Rock Dust\u003c\/a\u003e puts minerals back into the soil underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-callout drf-callout-gold\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-callout-title\"\u003eStoring it\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the bag closed and dry. The granules soak up damp and will clump together if left open. Store it somewhere cool and dry, out of reach of children and pets. Kept dry, it lasts for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMore on feeding through the year in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drforest.co.uk\/blogs\/news\"\u003elawn care guide\u003c\/a\u003e [BLOG LINK TO CONFIRM].\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ═══════════ TAB 4: THE SCIENCE ═══════════ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"drf-ln-panel4\" class=\"drf-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ewhy it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a professional-grade feed, built to a proper agricultural formula, so it keeps grass growing steadily across a whole season without wearing out the soil. Here is what each part is doing, in plain terms, with the research it rests on listed at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-pullquote\"\u003eFeed the soil under the grass, and the lawn looks after itself.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe simple version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFast colour, far less waste\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the nitrogen is a natural protein rather than a chemical salt, the grass takes up plenty of it but far less washes away into groundwater after rain. Studies comparing natural and chemical nitrogen found the natural kind lost roughly a quarter to a half less to wash-out — so you get a quick green without pouring money, and pollution, down the drain.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeeding the soil beats feeding only the grass\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen soil gets natural food alongside its minerals, it grows more and stays healthier than with chemical feed alone. A large review of nearly 8,000 comparisons found this combination gave the best results overall.\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWaking up the life in the soil\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural conditioners — the humic and fulvic acids — act like a tonic for soil life. In trials they raised the amount of helpful microbes in the soil by a third to a half, and it is those microbes that release food to the grass.\u003csup\u003e3,4\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKeeping the root food available\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhosphate, the root nutrient, easily gets locked up in soil into a form grass cannot use. The natural conditioners help keep it unlocked and available, so the ground rock keeps feeding the lawn instead of going to waste.\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e05\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilding better soil under the lawn\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding with natural ingredients slowly builds up the dark, spongy matter in soil that holds water and roots. In trials it rose by about an eighth compared with chemical feed — which in a lawn means turf that copes far better in a dry spell.\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e06\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eToughness and lasting colour\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotassium helps grass handle drought, cold and heavy use, and the little bit of sulphur helps it make full use of its nitrogen and hold a deep green. Both are often missing from cheap feeds.\u003csup\u003e6,7\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-mech\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"drf-mech-num\"\u003e07\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMore growth, without wrecking the soil\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross hundreds of experiments, feeding with natural ingredients grew more while keeping the soil's web of life intact — where chemical-only feeding grew a little less and cost that variety of life.\u003csup\u003e8\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-refs\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eScientific References\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardarelli, M., et al. (2023). Organic vs synthetic nitrogen and nitrate leaching. \u003cem\u003eAgronomy\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWang, X., et al. (2023). Combined organic and mineral fertilisation and crop quality: a meta-analysis (7,859 data pairs). \u003cem\u003eField Crops Research\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNardi, S., Pizzeghello, D., Muscolo, A., et al. (2009). Physiological effects of humic substances on higher plants. \u003cem\u003eSoil Biology \u0026amp; Biochemistry\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanellas, L.P., Olivares, F.L., Aguiar, N.O., et al. (2015). Humic and fulvic acids as biostimulants in horticulture. \u003cem\u003eScientia Horticulturae\u003c\/em\u003e, 196, 15–27.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerro, N.D., et al. (2022). Soil organic carbon under organic vs mineral fertilisation. \u003cem\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Tillage Research\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarschner, H. (2012). \u003cem\u003eMarschner's Mineral Nutrition of Higher Plants\u003c\/em\u003e, 3rd ed. Academic Press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHawkesford, M.J. \u0026amp; De Kok, L.J. (2006). Managing sulphur metabolism in plants. \u003cem\u003ePlant, Cell \u0026amp; Environment\u003c\/em\u003e, 29(3), 382–395.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXu, H., et al. (2024). Organic fertilisation, biomass and soil biodiversity across 537 experiments. \u003cem\u003eNature Communications\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReference list to be finalised with full citation details before publish; figures cross-checked against the Dr Forest verified dataset.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ═══════════ TAB 5: FAQ ═══════════ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"drf-ln-panel5\" class=\"drf-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eyour questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq1\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq1\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is this lawn feed, in plain terms?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt is a natural, professional-grade lawn feed, built to a proper agricultural formula and packed for your lawn. The nitrogen that greens the grass is a natural protein (not a chemical salt), it feeds the roots and toughens the lawn, and it feeds the living soil underneath at the same time. Made with organic ingredients.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq2\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq2\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eIs this a professional-grade product?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes. It is professional-grade, agricultural-strength nutrition, packed in a size that suits a garden lawn. It is made to keep grass growing steadily across a whole season, not to look bright on a shop shelf. You are getting the real thing, not a cheaper product designed down to a price.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq3\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq3\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eHow fast does it work?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eQuickly. Roughly half the nitrogen is ready for the grass within the first two weeks, so you see a green-up fast. The difference from a cheap chemical feed is what happens next: the rest feeds steadily over the following weeks, and because the nitrogen is a natural protein and not a salt, you get that speed without the burn, the quick fade, or the feed washing away in the rain.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq4\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq4\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eWill it burn or scorch my lawn?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt is very unlikely to. Chemical lawn feeds are basically salts, and too much will scorch the grass brown. This feed is not a salt — the nitrogen is a natural protein and the whole blend is low in salt — so it is far gentler. Spread it evenly and water it in if no rain is due, and the grass takes it up steadily.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq5\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq5\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eDoes it kill weeds or moss?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo. It is a feed only — there is no weedkiller or moss killer in it. A thick, well-fed lawn does crowd out weeds and moss over time, but if you want to tackle them directly you will need to do that separately.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq6\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq6\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eIs it safe around children, pets and wildlife?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTreat it like any garden product: keep it out of reach of children and pets, spread it evenly and water it in. Once it is watered in and the lawn is dry, normal use is fine. It is a garden feed made from natural ingredients, not a pesticide, and used as directed it is not a danger to bees or birds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq7\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq7\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eIs it organic?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt is made with organic ingredients — the main feeding parts are approved for organic growing. As a finished product it is not certified organic, partly because it includes the natural soil conditioners from leonardite, which are not classed as organic. If you grow to a certified-organic scheme, it is worth checking the ingredients against your own scheme's rules.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq8\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq8\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eCan I use it on a new lawn or bare patches?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes. Because the nitrogen is a gentle, low-salt protein, it will not burn young, tender grass the way a chemical feed can. Rake it lightly into the surface before you sow seed or lay turf.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq9\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq9\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eWhen in the year should I use it?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFeed from mid-spring (late March to April), once the grass is growing again and the soil has warmed to about 8–10°C, through to the end of summer. Put down 45 to 70 g per square metre each time, every six to eight weeks. Make the last feed by the end of August — feeding nitrogen later pushes soft growth that winter cold and disease can damage — then switch to a potassium autumn feed, such as sulphate of potash, to toughen the lawn. Don't feed from November to February, while the grass is resting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq10\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq10\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is it actually made from?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFour natural ingredients. The nitrogen is a natural protein made from fermented plant sugars (molasses) — the same nitrogen as in our Nitrogen Extract feed. The phosphate that feeds the roots is a soft natural rock, finely ground. The potassium that toughens the grass is sulphate of potash, a natural chloride-free form. And the soil conditioners — humic and fulvic acids from leonardite, a soft ancient brown coal — feed the life in your soil. It is suitable for vegans — there are no animal products in it at all.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq11\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq11\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eIs it granules or powder?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGranules, so it is easy to spread evenly by hand or with a lawn spreader, and it works down to the soil. The granules need moisture to start working, so water it in if no rain is on the way.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq12\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq12\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eHow is it different from a supermarket lawn feed?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA cheap lawn feed gives you a fast burst of green from chemical salts that fades in a couple of weeks, adds nothing to the soil, and builds up salt over time. This is professional-grade nutrition: the green comes just as fast, but it lasts, it will not scorch or build up, and it feeds the living soil so the lawn gets healthier year on year rather than just looking green for a fortnight.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq13\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq13\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eCan I use it with other Dr Forest products?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes. Scottish Seaweed makes a good spring pick-me-up, and Sulphate of Potash is the natural follow-on in autumn, once you stop feeding nitrogen, to toughen the lawn for winter. On poor or worn ground, Volcanic Rock Dust puts minerals back into the soil beneath the turf.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq14\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq14\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I store it, and how long does it keep?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKeep the bag closed and dry, somewhere cool and out of reach of children and pets. The granules soak up damp and clump if left open. Kept dry, it lasts for years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq15\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq15\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMade in Britain, blended to a proper agricultural formula and packed under the Dr Forest name.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"drf-ln-faq16\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"drf-ln-faq16\" class=\"drf-faq-q\"\u003eIs it suitable for vegans?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drf-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes. There are no animal products in it. The nitrogen is made from fermented plant sugars (molasses) and the other ingredients are natural minerals, so the whole feed is suitable for vegans.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dr Forest","offers":[{"title":"1.5kg","offer_id":58146471510390,"sku":null,"price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":58146471543158,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9kg","offer_id":58146471575926,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"15kg","offer_id":58146471608694,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"30kg","offer_id":58146471641462,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"60kg","offer_id":58146471674230,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"120kg","offer_id":58146471706998,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.drforest.co.uk\/products\/organic-lawn-fertiliser-grass-feed","provider":"Dr Forest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}