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Author(s):Landschoot, Peter; McNitt, Andrew
Author Affiliation:Landschoot: Assistant Professor; McNitt: Research Support Associate, Agronomy Department, Penn State University, University Park, PA
Title:Using composts to improve turf performance
Meeting Info.:Atlantic City, New Jersey: November 29-December 1, 1994
Source:1994 Rutgers Turfgrass Proceedings. Vol. 26, June 1995, p. 21-26.
Publishing Information:New Brunswick, NJ: Cook College and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers University, In cooperation with the New Jersey Turfgrass Association
# of Pages:6
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Aeration; Application methods; Carbon to nitrogen ratio; Composts; Nutrient balance; Organic matter; Quality evaluation; Recommendations; Salt build-up; Selection methods; Visual evaluation; pH
Abstract/Contents:Presents a guideline for selecting and applying compost to established turf. Outlines and details potentially important quality specifications in compost appearance, odor, physical properties, and chemical properties. Recommends various soil preparation and application methods, highlighting the possible effectiveness of soil incorporation via aeration, "best performed during cool/moist seasons when the grass is actively growing."
Language:English
References:0
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Landschoot, P., and A. McNitt. 1995. Using composts to improve turf performance. p. 21-26. In 1994 Rutgers Turfgrass Proceedings. Atlantic City, New Jersey: November 29-December 1, 1994. New Brunswick, NJ: Cook College and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers University, In cooperation with the New Jersey Turfgrass Association.
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