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Web URL(s): | http://sturf.lib.msu.edu/article/2013feb22.pdf Last checked: 04/01/2013 Requires: PDF Reader http://read.dmtmag.com/i/107950/22 Last checked: 03/25/2013 Requires: Adobe Flash Notes: Item is within a single large file http://sportsturfonline.com/2013/02/19/getting-faster-turf-recovery-coming-out-of-winter/4740/ Last checked: 12/08/2015 |
Publication Type:
| Professional |
Content Type: | Q & A |
Author(s): | Spear, Grant;
Haag, Jeff;
Ball, Chris "Butter";
Tribble, Todd;
Fouty, Amy J.;
Watt, John;
Henderson, Vince;
Melton, Jason;
Young, Shane |
Author Affiliation: | Spear: CSFM and Athletic Fields Supervisor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Haag: Sports Turf Specialist, John Carroll University, University Heights, OH; Ball: Sports Turf Manager, Gwinnett Braves, GA; Tribble: Athletic Field Superintendent, Oklahoma State University; Fouty: CSFM and Athletic Turf Manager, Michigan State University; Watt: CSFM and Athletic Field Manager, North Kansas City Schools; Henderson: Park Services Manager; Melton: Sports Turf Manager, Henrico County Parks & Rec, VA; Young: CSFM and Grounds Supervisor, Prince William County Park Authority, VA |
Title: | Getting faster turf recovery coming out of winter |
Section: | Field science Other records with the "Field science" Section
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Source: | SportsTurf. Vol. 29, No. 2, February 2013, p. 22-25. |
Publishing Information: | Park Ridge, Illinois: Bev-Al Communications co. |
# of Pages: | 4 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Composts; Cultural methods; IBDU; Mowing height; Nitrogen; Overseeding; Spring dead spot; Spring maintenance; Stress (environmental); Low temperature diseases
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Abstract/Contents: | Provides question and answer segments from some choice Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) members regarding strategies they use to help their fields recover from winter more quickly. Discusses different tactics to accomplish this; overseeding prior to winter is key to getting the turf to grow faster come springtime; using a course United States Golf Association (USGA) spec sand topdressing will allow for better drainage; lowering mowing heights on ryegrass in the spring and applying low amounts of nitrogen help jumpstart the growing process; utilize Isobutydine diurea (IBDU) for cool season grasses; use a combination of cultural practices and chemical applications to better control winter diseases; apply a pound of nitrogen that is quick release in the late fall, then apply a half pound in the late winter months to kick start grass growth; fix patches of spring dead spot using fenarimol; applying compost will produce healthier turf. |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | Pictures, color |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Spear, G., J. Haag, C. Ball, T. Tribble, A. J. Fouty, J. Watt, et al. 2013. Getting faster turf recovery coming out of winter. SportsTurf. 29(2):p. 22-25. |
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