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Author(s):Rieke, P. E.
Author Affiliation:Professor, Crop and Soil Sciences, Michigan State University
Title:Effect of cultivation on turf and soil
Source:Conference Proceedings - 1991 National Turf Grass Conference [NZ]. 1991, p. 4-5.
Publishing Information:[New Zealand]: N. Z. Golf Course Superintendents Assn Inc.
# of Pages:2
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Cultivation; Compaction; Application timing; Potassium fertilizers; Application rates; Fertilization; Magnesium; Foliar uptake; Iron
Abstract/Contents:Soil physical treatment practices (coring, aerification, or cultivation) are necessary practices on intensively utilized turf sites. Most compaction occurs from traffic and equipment use. Compaction usually affects a few centimeters of the surface, but occasionally it may be deeper. Recently, new cultivation tools have been designed to reach to a deeper soil depth. "Compacted soils have low infiltration rates, causing runoff of precipitation and rainfall. This results in inefficient water use, wet spots and dry spots ... On compacted soils, weak turf with shallow rooting often occurs ... In the U.S., perhaps 20% of golf course superintendents are using more K than N on tees and greens", but this is not recommended. "For fine-textured soils, applications as needed based on soil tests can be made 2 times a year for lower maintenance turfs. For high maintenance turfs, at least 3 applications would be appropriate. If the soil is sandy, more applications are appropriate annually. On sand greens, K should be applied as often as N if soluble N carriers are used. If slow release N carriers are applied, more frequent K applications may be needed on sands because of the low cation exchange capacity and high leaching of K ... It is important to watch soil tests for K, Mg and Ca to be sure there is a reasonable balance among these nutrients in the soil ... Foliar iron applications are often used to provide a greener colour turf," but "when the turf is mowed, the portion of the leaf which is removed takes the applied Fe with it ... Do not over apply Fe as some leaf tip burn can be observed."
Language:English
References:0
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Rieke, P. E. 1991. Effect of cultivation on turf and soil. p. 4-5. In Conference Proceedings - 1991 National Turf Grass Conference [NZ]. [New Zealand]: N. Z. Golf Course Superintendents Assn Inc.
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