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| Author(s): | Watschke, Thomas L. |
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| Author Affiliation: | The Pennsylvania State University |
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| Title: | Don't neglect turf's water needs at establishment |
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| Section: | Contractors/institutional special section
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| Source: | Grounds Maintenance. Vol. 31, No. 8, August 1996, p. C8-C10, C12. |
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| Publishing Information: | Overland Park, KS: INTERTEC Publishing Corporation |
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| # of Pages: | 4 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Turfgrass establishment; Seed germination; Water availability; Irrigation frequency; Soil moisture; Mulching; Hydroseeding; Application timing; Application methods; Drought resistance; Choice of species
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the importance of water in turfgrass establishment. Topics discussed include the role of water in each phase of the germination process, the best ways to use irrigation to ensure water availability, and methods to facilitate establishment when irrigation is not possible. Also includes a list of drought tolerant turfgrass species. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Includes sidebar, "Top 5 tips to ensuring successful establishment"; p. C9
Includes sidebar, "Drought-tolerant turf species"; p. C12
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Watschke, T. L. 1996. Don't neglect turf's water needs at establishment. Grounds Maint. 31(8):p. C8-C10, C12. |
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