ThatchZyme® – Sprayable Thatch Control
ThatchZyme is a proven sprayable enzyme technology, with a patented formulation designed to manage thatch in fine turf surfaces.
By targeting the most resistant components of thatch, ThatchZyme accelerates natural breakdown processes, helping reduce organic matter accumulation and improve playing performance—without the disruption of mechanical operation
By targeting the most resistant components of thatch, ThatchZyme accelerates natural breakdown processes, helping reduce organic matter accumulation and improve playing performance—without the disruption of mechanical operation
Why Thatch Management Matters
Excess thatch leads to:
- Reduced water infiltration
- Poor nutrient efficiency
- Softer, inconsistent playing surfaces
- Increased disease pressure
- Reduced root development
A New Approach to Thatch Control
Traditional methods rely on:
ThatchZyme provides a complementary, non-disruptive solution, working within existing spray programmes to continuously manage thatch levels.
- Scarification
- Hollow coring
- Sand topdressing
ThatchZyme provides a complementary, non-disruptive solution, working within existing spray programmes to continuously manage thatch levels.
How ThatchZyme® Works
Enzyme Technology Targeting Lignin
ThatchZyme harnesses the power of Laccase, a naturally occurring enzyme that breaks down lignin—the toughest and most resistant component of thatch.
Lignin is slow to degrade and is a key reason thatch accumulates in managed turf systems. While soil biology naturally produces this enzyme, modern turf practices (particularly nitrogen inputs) can limit its activity.
ThatchZyme supplements this process by delivering an effective dose directly into the thatch layer.
The result:
Accelerated thatch breakdown through natural biological pathways.
ThatchZyme harnesses the power of Laccase, a naturally occurring enzyme that breaks down lignin—the toughest and most resistant component of thatch.
Lignin is slow to degrade and is a key reason thatch accumulates in managed turf systems. While soil biology naturally produces this enzyme, modern turf practices (particularly nitrogen inputs) can limit its activity.
ThatchZyme supplements this process by delivering an effective dose directly into the thatch layer.
The result:
Accelerated thatch breakdown through natural biological pathways.
Proven Performance
Extensive field and research trials demonstrate:
- 15.8% reduction in organic matter accumulation compared to untreated turf across multiple sites
- Treated areas showed stable or reduced thatch levels, while untreated areas increased significantly
- Visible reduction in thatch layers within a single season
- Improved soil profile and root development Effective thatch management is essential for surface performance, plant health and longterm turf sustainability.
- Up to 21% increase in root length in creeping bentgrass
OAS Product Codes:
OAI004323 ThatchZyme 1L
OAI010004 ThatchZyme 4L
Application Rate:
2.6L/Ha per month
OAI004323 ThatchZyme 1L
OAI010004 ThatchZyme 4L
Application Rate:
2.6L/Ha per month
2021-2023 Colorado Course Study
Contact us now
ThatchZyme® – Sprayable Thatch Control
ThatchZyme is a proven sprayable enzyme technology, with a patented formulation designed to manage thatch in fine turf surfaces.
By targeting the most resistant components of thatch, ThatchZyme accelerates natural breakdown processes, helping reduce organic matter accumulation and improve playing performance—without the disruption of mechanical operation
By targeting the most resistant components of thatch, ThatchZyme accelerates natural breakdown processes, helping reduce organic matter accumulation and improve playing performance—without the disruption of mechanical operation
Why Thatch Management Matters
Excess thatch leads to:
- Reduced water infiltration
- Poor nutrient efficiency
- Softer, inconsistent playing surfaces
- Increased disease pressure
- Reduced root development
A New Approach to Thatch Control
Traditional methods rely on:
ThatchZyme provides a complementary, non-disruptive solution, working within existing spray programmes to continuously manage thatch levels.
- Scarification
- Hollow coring
- Sand topdressing
ThatchZyme provides a complementary, non-disruptive solution, working within existing spray programmes to continuously manage thatch levels.
How ThatchZyme® Works
Enzyme Technology Targeting Lignin
ThatchZyme harnesses the power of Laccase, a naturally occurring enzyme that breaks down lignin—the toughest and most resistant component of thatch.
Lignin is slow to degrade and is a key reason thatch accumulates in managed turf systems. While soil biology naturally produces this enzyme, modern turf practices (particularly nitrogen inputs) can limit its activity.
ThatchZyme supplements this process by delivering an effective dose directly into the thatch layer.
The result:
Accelerated thatch breakdown through natural biological pathways.
ThatchZyme harnesses the power of Laccase, a naturally occurring enzyme that breaks down lignin—the toughest and most resistant component of thatch.
Lignin is slow to degrade and is a key reason thatch accumulates in managed turf systems. While soil biology naturally produces this enzyme, modern turf practices (particularly nitrogen inputs) can limit its activity.
ThatchZyme supplements this process by delivering an effective dose directly into the thatch layer.
The result:
Accelerated thatch breakdown through natural biological pathways.
Proven Performance
Extensive field and research trials demonstrate:
- 15.8% reduction in organic matter accumulation compared to untreated turf across multiple sites
- Treated areas showed stable or reduced thatch levels, while untreated areas increased significantly
- Visible reduction in thatch layers within a single season
- Improved soil profile and root development Effective thatch management is essential for surface performance, plant health and longterm turf sustainability.
- Up to 21% increase in root length in creeping bentgrass
OAS Product Codes:
OAI004323 ThatchZyme 1L
OAI010004 ThatchZyme 4L
Application Rate:
2.6L/Ha per month
OAI004323 ThatchZyme 1L
OAI010004 ThatchZyme 4L
Application Rate:
2.6L/Ha per month
2021-2023 Colorado Course Study
Contact us now