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Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Goss, Roy L. |
Author Affiliation: | Agronomist/Extension Agronomist, Western Washington Research and Extension Center (WSU), Puyallup, WA |
Title: | Sod for turf in the Pacific Northwest |
Section: | Lecture notes from December 1980 New Jersey Turfgrass Expo Other records with the "Lecture notes from December 1980 New Jersey Turfgrass Expo" Section
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Source: | 1981 Rutgers Turfgrass Proceedings. Vol. 12, 1981, p. 48-53. |
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: Sod farms; Sod industry; Sod production; Sod
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Abstract/Contents: | "Sod production and the use of sod in the turfgrass industry is a relatively young enterprise compared to areas on the East Coast of the United States. There are a number of reasons why the use of sod has been a little slower coming to the Northwest." Lists advantages and disadvantages of sodded turf. Outlines the climatic influences on sod production and use, with emphasis on Kentucky bluegrass. Lists common mistakes of the sod industry in the Northwest, common errors committed by the buyer. Includes the names, locations and acerage of sod farms in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | "July 1981" |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Goss, R. L. 1981. Sod for turf in the Pacific Northwest. p. 48-53. In 1981 Rutgers Turfgrass Proceedings. 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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