MESA: Advanced Nitrogen Delivery for Turf Performance
MESA® is a premium, high-performance nitrogen source designed for turf professionals, who highlight performance and efficiency. Its innovative delivery system ensures that nutrients are absorbed effectively, minimising waste, while promoting consistently healthy turf.
Recognised by its distinctive blue granule, it delivers nitrogen in three ways—slow-release, quick-release, and controlled-release—through a homogeneous blend of methylene urea and ammonium sulphate. This combination supports consistent turf growth and rich green colour without the surge growth that leads to excessive mowing.
Why MESA stands out
Effective. MESA minimises nitrogen loss and reduces mowing needs, making it more efficient over time.
Efficient. Its unique release profile ensures nitrogen is used where it’s most beneficial—especially in the crown.
Sustainable. MESA’s methylene urea component reduces volatilisation and prevents leaching, as it requires microbial breakdown before plant uptake.
Volatility Loss – Gaseous Loss to the Environment
Volatilisation is the process where ammonium converts to ammonia gas and escapes into the atmosphere. This is a major nitrogen loss pathway, especially with straight urea. In the study:
√ Straight urea lost 34.4% of applied nitrogen.
√ Stabilised nitrogen lost 17.1%.
√ MESA lost only 2.4%, making it the most efficient at minimising gaseous loss.
Nitrogen Loss in Clippings
When nitrogen is rapidly absorbed, it often fuels excessive leaf blade growth, leading to frequent mowing and nutrient loss through clippings. Over the first 30 days:
√ Stabilised nitrogen lost 0.15 kg/100 m²
√ PCU lost 0.13 kg/100 m²
√ MESA lost only 0.07 kg/100 m²
This demonstrates MESA’s ability to promote steady growth, reducing mowing frequency and nitrogen waste.
Stored Nitrogen in the Turf Crown
The crown is the plant’s growth hub, producing new shoots and roots. Retaining nitrogen here is vital for turf health and recovery. The study found:
√ Stabilised urea stored 0.02 kg/100 m²
√ PCU stored 0.04 kg/100 m²
√ MESA stored 0.08 kg/100 m²
MESA’s superior nitrogen retention in the crown supports long-term turf vitality and resilience.
These results highlight MESA® as a smart, sustainable choice for turf professionals seeking efficient nitrogen use with minimal environmental impact. With its unique triple-action delivery and proven performance in university trials, MESA delivers reliable green-up, long-lasting feeding, and significantly reduced nitrogen loss.
Want to learn more about how MESA can benefit your turf program? Get in touch with us today — our team is ready to help you make the most of your nitrogen strategy.