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Back to SearchPotassium fertilizer could increase dandelions by 20x
Episode 85
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) abundance can be increased by potassium (K) and lime applications. Adding K fertilizer when it is not needed by the …
3 years ago
Using the standard growth potential (GP) equation allows direct comparisons from site to site
Episode 84
I used to tell people that GP is just a number, and if they wanted to modify it to fit the way grass grows at their location, then go ahead and do so…
3 years, 1 month ago
Is nitrogen rate connected to surface area disruption?
Episode 83
March in Japan is the start of cherry blossom season, and on golf courses there is a lot of aerification. I've noticed that golf courses in Japan gen…
3 years, 1 month ago
All about the growth ratio equation for temperature-adjusted #ClipVol
Episode 82
I explained what the growth ratio is and showed the equation used to calculate growth ratio. This simple equation takes the measured clipping volume …
3 years, 1 month ago
Growth ratio to predict clipping volume for any time of year
Episode 81
One of the common questions about #ClipVol is "what is a normal amount of clippings to get?" By using the growth ratio, it's possible to account for …
3 years, 2 months ago
Turfgrass growth rate and plant growth regulators with Bill Kreuser
Episode 80
Bill Kreuser joined to answer all the questions I could think of related to plant growth regulators (PGR). We discussed re-application intervals base…
3 years, 2 months ago
Cool-season turfgrass growth potential in Augusta in April and in November
Episode 79
In 2020, I looked at the temperatures in Augusta during the April Masters Tournament week, and the temperatures in November during the re-scheduled M…
3 years, 2 months ago
The USGA's GS3 for measuring putting green performance with Scott Mingay and Jordan Booth
Episode 78
I spoke with Scott Mingay and Jordan Booth from the USGA about the GS3 tool that measures green speed, smoothness and trueness of ball roll, and surf…
3 years, 2 months ago
Soil nutrient levels—especially in sand rootzones—can change rapidly
Episode 77
Soil nutrient levels might change more rapidly than you realize. This has implications for whether nutrients should be applied as fertilizer, or not.…
3 years, 3 months ago
Five things to know about soil pH, and how to get the best fertilizer recommendations
Episode 76
I recommend keeping the soil pH between 5.5 and 8.5 when you are managing fine turfgrass. This episode explains why that is the recommended range, an…
3 years, 3 months ago