Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Topdressing
11:01 AM
Today is the first day of our bi-weekly topdressing schedule that will take place throughout the growing season. Topdressing of the greens is treated in the same classification of priorities as watering, fertilizing and mowing. This practice requires constant attention and implementation to make it a success. Incorporating constant topdressing into the agronomic plan has many benefits:
- Ensures a smooth and level playing surface
- Grain is held to a minimum
- Thatch is controlled by incorporating mineral matter into the organic biomass
- Speed Management
Topdressing is usually accomplished earlier in the week to allow for ample time to adjust mowers due to the natural abrasive characteristics of sand. It is often times also timed to coincide with rain events or a deep irrigation schedule to further work the sand into the profile. Growth characteristics and time of year dictates how heavy we apply the topdressing.
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| #1 Green while being dragged |
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| #1 Green being dragged |
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| #1 Green on last drag pass |
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