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Web URL(s):http://sportsturfonline.com/2008/06/05/making-pre-germinated-divot-mix-for-field-repair/4978/
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http://sturf.lib.msu.edu/article/2008jun27.pdf
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Author(s):Andresen, Mike; Minner, Dave
Author Affiliation:Andresen: Athletic Turf Manager, Iowa State, and President, Sports Turf Managers Association; Minner: Turf Professor, Ames, Iowa, and Columnist, SportsTurf "Q&A"
Title:Making pre-germinated divot mix for field repair
Section:Field science
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Source:SportsTurf. Vol. 24, No. 6, June 2008, p. 27-28, 30.
Publishing Information:Chicago, IL: Bev-Al Communications (m2media360)
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Divot recovery; Divots; Pregermination; Seeds; Seeding; Seeding rate; Establishment; Seeding depth; Divot mix
Abstract/Contents:Suggests techniques for preparing pre-germinated divot mix that can be used to repair turf athletic fields. Highlights methods used by the Iowa State University turf management team, stating that one should "begin the pre-germination process 4 or 5 days before the time [one] will actually apply seed to the field"; "let the seed solution soak in water for 12 hours, then drain seed for 12 hours"; "make divot mix by combining pre-germinated seed, sand, and a drying agent such as calcined clay, and green dye"; and "remove divot debris before seeding." States that "one advantage of the pre-germinated divot mix over non-germinated seed is that the pre-germinated seed does not require excessive water to get the seeds started. They are already growing and it only takes a little more frequent watering to make the seedlings develop."
Language:English
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Andresen, M., and D. Minner. 2008. Making pre-germinated divot mix for field repair. SportsTurf. 24(6):p. 27-28, 30.
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http://sportsturfonline.com/2008/06/05/making-pre-germinated-divot-mix-for-field-repair/4978/
    Last checked: 12/10/2015
http://sturf.lib.msu.edu/article/2008jun27.pdf
    Last checked: 12/16/2009
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