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Author(s):McNitt, Andrew
Author Affiliation:Assistant Professor, Soil Science/Turfgrass, Pennsylvania State University
Title:Prioritizing your sports field maintenance [Part 1]
Source:Sports Turf Manager [STA]. Vol. 19, No. 3, Autumn 2006, p. 1, 14-16.
Publishing Information:Guelph, Ontario: The Sports Turf Association
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Sports turf maintenance; Drainage; Mowing frequency; Overseeding; Irrigation systems; Athletic fields; Quality evaluation; Drainage improvement; Mowing quality; Nitrogen fertilizers; Seeding rate; Aerification
Sports Turf Canada Keywords: Maintenance
Abstract/Contents:Recommends evaluating the condition of high school athletic fields and prioritizing maintenance practices. Suggests first ensuring the field has good drainage, stating that "if the crown of the field is worn out and the athletes are playing in a soup bowl, no maintenance procedure is going to help." Recommends regrading with a crown in the middle to help move water off the field. States that mowing "three times per week during seasons of active turfgrass growth...is one of the most effective ways to increase the quality of...turf." Recommends getting an efficient mower and keeping the blade sharp. Also recommends using "between 4 and 6 pounds of actual nitrogen per thousand square feet per year on heavily used athletic fields." Suggests overseeding frequently. Recommends installing irrigation if it can be afforded and aerifying the field after the last event in the fall.
Language:English
References:5
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
McNitt, A. 2006. Prioritizing your sports field maintenance [Part 1]. Sports Turf Manager. 19(3):p. 1, 14-16.
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