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Bentgrass (Turf 2.2)
Turfgrass Establishment - 12" incorporation |
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A test of the effects of ZeoponiX products on putting green turfgrass establishment and quality was conducted with a randomized complete block design with 3 replications. The
test was conducted by ZeoponiX, Inc. and consisted of 1 ft by 2ft plots constructed to meet USGA putting green recommendations with respect to particle size, drainage lines, gravel layer, intermediate layer and root
zone layer. |
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ZeoProTM (high base N) and control |
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The ZeoponiX materials were added at a rate of 10% v/v to the entire 12 " root zone. Penncross creeping bentgrass was seeded at a rate of 1 lbs/1000 ft2. Treatments with "normal"
fertilization received an initial application of one lbs N as 20-10-20 water soluble fertilizer plus micronutrients per 1000 ft2 pre-plant incorporated to a depth of 3 inches. After sowing, 4 biweekly applications of 0.5 lbs
N as 20- 10-20 plus micronutrients per 1000 ft2 were broadcast and watered in so that 3 lbs N/1000 ft2 were ultimately applied. Data were collected on percent cover, clipping yield (week 4), turf color (0-2), uniformity
(0-2), texture (0-1), density (1-3), and smoothness (0-1) . An overall turf quality rating (0-9) was derived f rom the last five criteria.
Turf grown in ZeoponiX materials outperformed the control
treatments in dry matter production, percent turf cover, and turf quality. Differences were dramatic. ZeoponiX products accelerate establishment enough that plots should become playable sooner than traditional grow-in
programs. Fertilization levels can be reduced when using ZeoponiX materials. |
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