Maintenance after sowing

 

 

 

GREEN

Germination:

To speed up germination in cold periods perforated plastic can be used.

Put this on the green and remove it as soon as the grass has reached a height of 1 - 2 cm.

Good establishment of seedlings:
Grass 25 mm: Remove remaining stones > 12 mm light flat rolling.
Grass 40 mm: First cut at minimum 28 mm; collect the clippings under wet conditions: only topping with Flymo-type mower.
Subsequent cuts:

Cylinder mower at minimum 10 - 12 mm (first season).

Frequency: 2 - 3 times/week.

Top dressing: Minimum 2.0 kg/m².
Overseeding: By hand.
Irrigation: Early morning or at night.

 

 

FAIRWAY

First cut: 50 - 60 mm.
Minimum height: 30 mm.
Subsequent cuts: 20 - 30 mm.
Collection of clippings: No.
Frequency: Depends on growth.
Fertilising level: Very low.
Higher fertilising on weak parts:
Overseeding: If necessary by hand or machine.
Irrigation: Depends on climatic conditions. 

 

 

TEE

First cut: 40 mm.
Minimum height: 28 mm.
Subsequent cuts: 20 mm.
Fertilisers: With Poa Pratensis: N.P.K.!
Overseeding: By hand.
Irrigation: Early morning or at night.

 

 

SPORT FIELD

First cut: 60 - 80 mm.
Minimum height: 40 - 50 mm.
Subsequent cuts: 30 - 35 mm.
Mowing heights and frequency:
Football field: 3.5 cm - 1-2 times weakly.
Rugby field: 5 cm - 1-2 times weakly.
First use: Young players on half field at right angles to the field.
Top dressing: Just after playing season before overseeding.
Overseeding: After playing season; 25 - 40 kg per field.
Irrigation: Only in very dry periods or dry climates.

 

 

LAWN

First cut: 60 - 80 mm.
Minimum height: 40 - 60 mm.
Subsequent cuts + frequency: 25 - 40 mm.
Public green: 30 mm - 1 time weakly.
Playing field: 30 mm - 1 time weakly.
Fine lawn: 10 - 15 mm - 2 times weakly.
Irrigation: In dry periods depending on grass species.