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By COLMAN WARDE, Scotts Countrywide Manager, Republic of Ireland for Turf and Amenity, Horticulture, and Speciality Agriculture
Although poor performing turf can indicate underlying soil problems, one cannot identify soil pH and nutrient problems by sight. Soil analysis is needed to determine if these factors are limiting grass rooting and nutrient uptake. If so, fertiliser is then recommended to rectify these nutrient levels.
Here are some guidelines for proper soil testing.
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A sample that adequately represents the soil area of interest is key. Soil pH and nutrient levels can be extremely variable naturally due to non uniform applications of fertiliser and water. I have heard of pH variance between 6.0 and 8.5 within a single golf fairway due to differences in soil type. So, a lot of samples across the entire site is required. If there are specific problem areas there needs to be a composite sample taken because, a sample taken from a full fairway, would lead to a confusing and improper reflection of the problem area.
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Soil Testing
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Sampling Techniques
Take fifteen to twenty soil cores randomly from throughout each sampling area using a 0.5” to 1.0” soil probe. Samples for pH and nutrients should be taken 6” to 8” deep prior to turf establishment, but only 3” to 4” deep thereafter. Remove the thatch and turf layer and thoroughly mix the soil cores in a clean plastic bucket. Fill a soil sampling kit box to the top with the sample and discard the excess. Annual soil sampling is recommended for native soils but more frequent sampling may be prudent on sand based rootzones. Soil pH and nutrients levels can change rapidly on greens and tees, particularly when recently constructed. Seasonal variation in soil pH occurs so standardising the time of sampling is a benefit to tracking the changes from year to year. Soil samples do
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