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Cost effective drainage quick and neat trenching work with minimal disruption to play.
at a rate of 190-250kg per hectare will stimulate and encourage early growth when the grasses are especially weak.
and promote a healthier sward. Deep seated compaction can also lead to drainage as well as thatch problems. If this is the case, then the only remedy is to carry out deep solid tine aeration with a vertidrain type machine capable of penetrating to a depth of 750 -800mm with 25mm tines. This will create fissure breaks in the underlying soils and allow water movement through the profile. Further deep aeration should
pH Testing
follow during the winter months, if ground conditions warrant, with the use of slit tines, penetrating to a depth of 100-150mm. Alternatively, an Imants Shockwave can be used. Both methods will improve root structure as the grasses search for the pore spaces being made available.
Other main concerns with dual usage is the renovation of worn areas such as football goalmouths, centre circles and bare areas caused by scrummaging. The work required here would
It is important to test the pH of your soil to ensure the acidity levels are correct. Soil pH may vary from area to area, therefore it is important that you take a number of samples for soil analysis. pH is measured from 1-14, with 1 being the most acidic and 14 the most alkaline. Most plants have a reasonably wide tolerance of at least 1pH and will be comfortable with a pH of around 6.5. pH can contribute to the build up of fibre, with acidic conditions favouring an increasingly fibrous surface. After having a soil analysis
taken, and if results show a rate lower than 5, careful adjustments need to be made to increase the alkalinity through your fertilising programmes. Annual applications of ground limestone (carbonate of lime) could be considered in the early autumn or winter, allowing it to be washed into the soil following a programme of aeration.
Mowing
be to harrow or rake over the worn and bare areas to reinstate levels and create a seed bed. Overseed the area with a perennial ryegrass and, where possible, topdress to cover the seed. A pre-seed fertiliser may be required. Irrigate as needed to establish early germination to prevent the area being taken over by weeds. During mild or damp conditions, regular brushing of the outfield will reduce the impact of diseases, such as red thread or fusarium. Where worm casting, moss colonisation or an attack of disease becomes noticeable an appropriate control method should be adopted, using the services of a person holding the necessary certification.
Fertilisation
If the outfield is used only for cricket, and supports swards dominated by fine leafed fescues and bent grasses, then the need for fertilisation is greatly reduced as these grasses thrive in low fertility conditions. Furthermore, a faster growth
If the existing levels are acceptable then mowing should be carried out, during the growing season, at least two to three times a week if playing a high standard of cricket, and more frequently for first class matches. The use of a 36-48 inch ride on cylinder mower, and boxing clippings, will help maintain a fast smooth surface and aid presentation. The cylinder should be set
between 7-15 mm to reduce scalping, as this can create stress on the grasses and encourage disease.
rate would require more frequent mowing and adds to the maintenance costs. To be exact about the fertility rates can be extremely difficult, as this depends on the inherent fertility of the soils and intensity of wear and tear. An application of an early spring and summer 20:5:5 granular fertiliser
does have an advantage as the clippings are returned back to the turf. Any loss of nutrients are limited as everything is recycled, resulting in less fertiliser being applied. The downside is that they do not firm the surface as a ride on mower does. Where the outfield is used for other sports then mowing regimes should be tailored to the sport in question. The height of cut will vary between 25-35mm for football and 50-75 mm for rugby. This can lead to problems with mowing heights during the early summer months as the need to reduce to cricket height should be resisted as this will also put stress on the grasses. The height should be reduced gradually in 5mm stages. This will strengthen the sward and create more density to help with wear and tear.
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