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| Author(s): | Sartain, J. B. |
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| Author Affiliation: | University of Florida |
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| Title: | Sod fertility management and consequences |
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| Source: | Florida Turf Digest. Vol. 1, No. 7, October 1984, p. 3-6. |
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| Publishing Information: | Orlando, Florida; Florida Turf Grass Association |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Soil testing; Soil pH; Phosphorus fertilizers; Potassium fertilizers; Nitrogen fertilizers; Sod production; Sod quality; Sod fertility
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| Geographic Terms: | Florida |
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| Abstract/Contents: | Prior to planting sod on any site, it is absolutely essential to obtain an analysis of the soil. This analysis should include a test for pH, lime requirement, organic matter, Ca, Mg, P, K, Zn, Fe, and Cu. Different types of grass grow best at different soil pH's. Carpetgrass, centipedegrass and bahiagrass generally grow best in an acidic media with a pH of 5.0 to 6.0 while St. Augustine grass and zoysiagrass grow best at near neutral soil reactions. Bermudagrass is not as strongly influenced by soil pH and will grow actively over a relatively wide range of soil pH. The soil should be analyzed for organic matter content whether it is a sand or organic soil. The organic matter content of the soil is an important parameter in sod production in that it can influence the level of fertilizer applied. Grass foliage containing high levels of N is more susceptible to frost damage. Organic and flatwood soils are characteristically low in available P. Potassium (K) is very importnat in sod production in that it influences root growth and the formation of a mat that is essential for lifting. Organic and flatwood soils are commonly dificient in one or more micronutrients which are essential for plant growth. Table 1 indicates P leaching in a flatwood soil as influenced by liming. Table 2 indicates the effect of soil pH on the quantity of K loss due to leaching. Table 3 shows the effect of K source on leaching loss of K. |
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| Language: | English |
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| See Also: | Other items relating to: MICRO |
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| Note: | Tables |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Sartain, J. B. 1984. Sod fertility management and consequences. Fla. Turf Dig. 1(7):p. 3-6. |
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