For more than two decades, turf managers have relied on ATEP (Andersons Trace Element Package) to deliver a balanced blend of micronutrients essential for plant growth. Now, that trusted performance has evolved. ATEP DG combines the original ATEP formula with the most effective nutrition technology - The Andersons’ patented Dispersing Granule (DG) Technology.
Whether you're maintaining championship-level golf course turf or establishing new ground, ATEP DG is engineered to deliver consistent, high-performance results on greens, tees, fairways, and other fine-turf environments.
Key Differences Between ATEP DG and Original ATEP Formula
ATEP DG is a micronutrient fertilizer designed to provide efficient nutrient delivery and improved soil performance. While the original ATEP formula has long been valued for preventing and treating micronutrient deficiencies, ATEP DG enhances that foundation with new formulation features.
Added Soil-Enhancing Components
The new ATEP DG includes 10% humic acid to improve nutrient uptake, enhance soil structure, and support beneficial microbial activity. It also includes 9.6% biochar to increase soil moisture retention, boost cation exchange capacity (CEC), and contribute to long-term soil carbon improvement.
With its premium blend of micronutrients and soil-enhancing components, ATEP DG delivers rapid dispersion, improved soil performance, and flexible application options to support consistent turf health and growth.
Added DG Technology
The patented Dispersing Granule (DG) Technology powering ATEP DG transforms how turf managers deliver granular micronutrient fertilizer. Engineered for precision and efficiency, DG Technology ensures each application works quickly, cleanly, and evenly - significantly reducing the risk of speckling, especially in low-mow, high-performance turf environments.
Each granule is designed to disperse into thousands of micro-particles with minimal irrigation or rainfall. These micro-particles move directly into the turf canopy and soil profile, increasing nutrient availability where the plant needs it most.
Benefits of DG Technology
1. Fast, Complete Granule Breakdown
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Quickly disperses with irrigation.
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No large particles left behind.
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Reduces mower pickup and ensures more product reaches the soil.
2. Cleaner Playing Surfaces
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Minimizes tracking, foot printing, and visible residue.
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Ideal for golf greens, tees, and other frequently used turf areas.
3. Enhanced Nutrient Uptake & Efficiency
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Micro-particles move easily into the rootzone.
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Uniform nutrient distribution across the entire application area.
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Helps turf respond more consistently to feeding.
4. Flexible Application Timing
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Apply without disrupting play or maintenance schedules.
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Perfect for sensitive turf environments where residue cannot be tolerated.
ATEP DG Innovation Advantages
As a new evolution of a trusted micronutrient solution, ATEP DG introduces enhanced performance, cleaner applications, and advanced soil health benefits backed by DG Technology. With its combination of dispersing granules, humic acid, biochar, and flexible rates, ATEP DG gives turf managers a modern, dependable tool for delivering elite turf performance all season long.
