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CHECK OUT 18-9-18 GREENS GRADE FERTILIZER

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Nu-Penn Creeping Bentgrass Blend Developed For New Seeding, Overseeding And Interseeding. This blend of Penn A-2, A-4 and G-2, will provide an excellent playing surface due to the similar high density, fine texture, aggressive growth habit, improved disease resistance and heat and cold tolerance. Recommended seeding rate is 1.0 to 1.25lbs./1,000 sq. ft. for a new seeding and 0.50 - 1.0 lb/1,000 sq. ft. for overseeding. Coloration is medium to dark green. University data shows that these varieties will out compete grassy weeds, such as Poa annua.

It has been stated these grasses are different and not to be managed as other bents are. Summarizing this, it means less fertilizer, less water, less babying than the old bents that superintendents are accustomed to. Summation of this is it also adds up to less worry. These bents are tough, useful grasses that require different management but overall the management is actually easier than the superintendent is accustomed to. The end result is a very high quality putting green surface that thrives on low mowing and culminates in a near perfect putting surface with no grain and no extraordinary practices.

The first mowing should be when there is uniform turf coverage with a height from 1/4 to 3/8 inch and definitely not more than a 1/2 inch. The mower should have a smooth front roller. It has been reported that some people have used grooved rollers too early. Clippings should not be caught early on as this will help build a biomass or padding that will protect the plant from damage. During the early stage it is important to do a weekly light topdressing.This will cover the clippings and smooth any roughness in the surface as well as accelerate the filling in of the turf grass canopy. It is possible to get to the desired mowing height within 6 to 7 weeks after the first mowing if not sooner. The Penn series grasses are being maintained by most facilities at 5/32nd or 9/64th for greens.

It is important to irrigate only when necessary. When required, fill the soil profile to field capacity or try to flush salts from the soil profile. This could be a 30 to 40 minute cycle depending on the type of irrigation used or time of year. Stretch the time between irrigation cycles as long as possible. Again, this will vary from the time of year, it is possible to go at least 4 to 10 days longer, with only needing to hit hot spots if required.

As far as aeration, this has varied from course to course. Most golf courses aerate two to three times a year. Once in the spring, early summer and fall, similar to what is currently being done with other bentgrasses. Some courses are going less, others more, all depends on the size of the greens, soil type and traffic. LazyMan Liquid Soil Aerator can be used on bentgrass!

Top dressing varies depending on management style from light weekly applications to once a month when verticutting. As with all bentgrasses it is important to get as much topdressing into the canopy as possible. This can only be accomplished if the canopy is opened up by the use of groomers, verticutting, grooving, or spiking.

Seeding Rate & Planting Time:

New turf: 1 - 1 1/4 pounds per 1,000 square feet Plant putting green when soil temperature reaches 55 degrees in spring up until a minimum of 6 weeks before frost in fall

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