Maintenance after sowing
Maintenance after sowing greens, fairways, tees, sport fields, lawns
1. 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |