Asian Turfgrass Center

Clipping volume, or clipping weight?

I prefer volume for routine measurement because it reduces problems with sand contamination

Posted on July 4, 2017

The standard for measuring how much a turf sward is growing is to take the dry weight of the clippings mown off the turf. This isn’t a realistic option for routine turf management because who has drying ovens? And who can take the time to separate sand from clippings to... [Read More]

Monthly Turfgrass Roundup: June 2017

Here's a roundup of articles and links from the past month

Posted on July 3, 2017

In this month’s roundup, fertilizer, roots, and salinity, the Pelzmeter, the amount of N in rain and snow, measuring clipping volume from putting greens, and much more. Three points about turfgrass roots and fertilizer. Frank Rossi, Dan Dinelli, and Roch Gaussoin on TurfNet Radio talking organic matter. Zoysia growing into... [Read More]

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"Sorry if this is a rubbish question"

Posted on June 28, 2017

This question came some months ago: “I’m just pondering something about MLSN levels for Bent vs Poa and so hopefully you can clear it up. Having seen a bit of research coming out about k levels affecting disease pressure differently for poa and Bent does that not mean there should... [Read More]

Monthly Turfgrass Roundup: October 2016

Here's a roundup of articles and links from the past month

Posted on November 4, 2016

There is plenty of reading material in this month’s roundup, with topics ranging from coring (is it really necessary?) to large patch to golf in China. And lots more: Jason Haines on how the MLSN guidelines changed the way he fertilized the golf course. Haines on how the temperature-based growth... [Read More]

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Monthly Turfgrass Roundup: September 2016

Here's a roundup of articles and links from the past month

Posted on October 11, 2016

In this month’s roundup: fertilizer, roots, golf in Japan, identifying a turf disease, the Ryder Cup, putting green performance, and much more. What’s the probability of a positive response to fertilizer application? Sue Crawford reports on a #MLSN trial green: Roots on our #MLSN trial green 18 days after hollow... [Read More]

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