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Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Martin, Matt |
Author Affiliation: | Turf Extension Associate, Department of Crop Science, North Carolina State University |
Title: | Preparing warm-season lawns for winter |
Section: | Green light on lawns Other records with the "Green light on lawns" Section
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Source: | North Carolina Turfgrass. July/August 2007, p. 16-22. |
Publishing Information: | Southern Pines, NC: The Turfgrass Council of North Carolina, Inc. |
# of Pages: | 7 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Warm season turfgrasses; Winterizing; Spring transition; Eremochloa ophiuroides; Fertilization; Nitrogen fertilizers; Winter; Potassium; Cold resistance; Cultural methods; Mowing height; Disease control; Rhizoctonia blight; Water management; Fungicide application; Application timing; Spring dead spot; Preemergence herbicides; Overseeding; Transitional overseeding; Weed control; Dormancy; Debris removal; Irrigation practices; Insecticides; Lolium perenne; Product labeling
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Abstract/Contents: | Suggests that "late summer and fall are important times to prepare warm-season lawns for successful spring transition the following year." States that "it is essential that turf managers understand the differences between managing fertility - especially nitrogen - on warm- and cool-season turf in the fall." Explains that "for most warm-season turf...nitrogen applied in the fall stimulates shoot and lateral stem growth during a time when plant growth is slowing daily. On warm-season turfgrasses...nitrogen application during late fall should be avoided." Profiles cultural practices, suggesting that they "are also critical for successful spring transition" and that "leaves and other debris should be cleared to increase sunlight to the turf." States that "most warm-season turfgrasses (with the exception of centipedegrass) will benefit from raising the mowing height in the fall. Raising the mowing height will increase root depth and aid in reducing weed-seed germination." Reports that "fungicides are most effective when soil temperatures decline to 70° F [Fahrenheit], regardless of when symptoms have appeared in the past." Discusses overseeding, stating that "scalping and light vertical mowing just prior to overseeding will enhance overseeding establishment by promoting seed-to-soil contact. However, this also damages the warm-season turf and could slow its spring recovery." |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | Pictures, color |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Martin, M. 2007. Preparing warm-season lawns for winter. N.C. Turfgrass. p. 16-22. |
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