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Square Foot Advantage Calculator
It’s easy to calculate the cost-in-use advantages of fertilizer programs that are Driven by Duration. There are only four things you need to provide:
- The total square feet you fertilize (or average lawn size and number of lawns treated)
- The N content (%) in a bag of fertilizer used
- The rate (lbs./N per 1,000 sq. ft.) in each fertilizer application you’re currently making
- The price you pay for each 50-lb. bag
(It’s a bonus if you also know your labor and overhead costs per 1,000 sq. ft.)
You’ll be able to compare it to a single application of Spread it & Forget it, and three applications of other fertilizers that are Driven by Duration.
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Step 1: Start crunching the numbers right here
Input fields are the white boxes. Enter your numbers there. Output fields (final calculations) are in the dark green boxes.
For comparison purposes, standard default values are provided. However, you can change those and enter your own values so the results will be more precise to your specific operation.
If you have questions about what to enter, or how the defaults were determined, click on the button next to certain field titles.
Next you’ll need to describe your current fertilizer program.
Step 2: Your current fertilizer program
You can enter information for up to six fertilizer applications. You can use different nitrogen values on any application if they vary in your program.
Remember to click on the button if you want more information on that field.
| Application 1 | Application 2 | Application 3 | Application 4 | Application 5 | Application 6 | |
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| Application rate lbs. / N per 1,000 sq. ft. | ||||||
| Total lbs. of product per 1,000 sq. ft. | ||||||
| Materials cost per 1,000 sq. ft. |
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| Labor & overhead per 1,000 sq. ft. |
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| Total cost per 1,000 sq. ft. |
| Total application rate lbs. / N per 1,000 sq. ft. | - |
| Total material cost per 1,000 sq. ft. | - |
| Total cost of program per 1,000 sq. ft. | - |
Step 3: Fertilization program comparison
Compare Our "Averages" or Modify the Inputs
Below you'll find a comparison of your program to a single application of Spread it & Forget it and three applications of other fertilizers Driven by Duration. Our numbers are based on "typical" analyses, application rates and retail prices. All can vary considerably based on your geography, agronomic needs/approach and product supplier. If you would like to change any of the default values to more accurately reflect your own circumstances, EXPAND each program below.
On average, you can use up to 40% less nitrogen per year with Spread it & Forget it—the ultimate fertilizer that's Driven by Duration. Along with reduced labor and overhead costs, the savings can really add up. Of course, that doesn’t even include the additional service and revenue opportunities that are created with the time you save. Click the i buttons to see what the defaults are based on, or go ahead and change the values as appropriate to your situation.
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Application rate lbs. / N per 1,000 sq. ft. |
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| Total lbs. of product per 1,000 sq. ft. |
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| Materials cost per 1,000 sq. ft. |
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| Labor & overhead per 1,000 sq. ft. |
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| Total cost per 1,000 sq. ft. |
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| Total application rate lbs. / N per 1,000 sq. ft. | - |
| Total material cost per 1,000 sq. ft. | - |
| Total annual cost per 1,000 sq. ft. | - |
| Cost savings per 1,000 sq. ft. | - |
| Total annual cost savings | - |
Fertilizers Driven by Duration offer a great deal of flexibility. If a one application program doesn't fit with your practices or client base, there are other ways you can still reduce your application frequency. Along with reduced labor and overhead costs, the savings can really add up. Of course, that doesn't even include the additional service and revenue opportunities that are created with the time you save. Click the i buttons to see what the defaults are based on, or go ahead and change the values as appropriate to your situation.
There are a variety of Driven by Duration blends available. The default values you’ll find below are based on a “typical” cool-season 3-application program consisting of:
Cool Season Grasses:- 1st application:
- 25-0-5 50% Duration 45 day @ .8 lbs of N (3.2 lbs of product/1000 sq. ft.)
- 2nd application:
- 25-0-5 75% Duration 90 day @ 1.6 lbs of N (6.4 lbs of product/1000 sq. ft.)
- 3rd application:
- 20-0-10 50% Duration 45 day @ .8 lbs of N (4 lbs of product/1000 sq. ft.)
- 1st application:
- 20-0-10 75% Duration 45 day @ 1 lbs of N (5 lbs of product/1000 sq. ft.)
- 2nd application:
- 25-0-5 75% Duration 90 day @ 2 lbs of N (8 lbs of product/1000 sq. ft.)
- 3rd application:
- 25-0-5 75% Duration 90 day @ 2 lbs of N (8 lbs of product/1000 sq. ft.)
(Remember, you do not need the P or K for these calculations.)
| Application 1 | Application 2 | Application 3 | |
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| N content (%) | |||
| Price per bag | |||
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Application rate lbs. / N per 1,000 sq. ft. |
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| Total lbs. of product per 1,000 sq. ft. |
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| Materials cost per 1,000 sq. ft. |
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| Labor & overhead per 1,000 sq. ft. |
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| Total cost per 1,000 sq. ft. |
| Total application rate lbs. / N per 1,000 sq. ft. | - |
| Total material cost per 1,000 sq. ft. | - |
| Total annual cost per 1,000 sq. ft. | - |
| Cost savings per 1,000 sq. ft. | - |
| Total annual cost savings | - |
Step 4: Customize results
Customize Your Printed Results
Using the fields below, enter the information as you would like it to appear on the printed calculator results.
If you are a sales rep or know your sales rep's information, please populate this in the fields below.
If you are a sales rep helping a client with the calculator, please populate the client's information in the fields below.