can,” said Andy. “We mark out with a sprayjet line marker, it gives a neat, accurate line.” “The club have a fully automated watering system that we can use before and during half time. The decision as to when and how much is down to the manager, Tony Pulis. He also dictates the height of cut,which can vary between 26- 32mm depending on time of the year.” “We installed a fibresand pitch in 1997 when the club moved to the Britannia. It performs really well, but is always hungry and requires a lot of attention to keep it in pristine condition,” said Andy. “Controlling organic matter levels, soil porosity and undertaking the appropriate feeding regimes are the key factors that effect its performance.”
“In the summer of 2008 we replaced the old rootzone, calling in Premier Pitches to undertake the work. They koroed off to a depth of 15mm, power harrowed and incorporated 240 tonnes of new fibresand. It was all done within a seven-week window.” “We applied Scotts Preseeder PS5 fertiliser to the new seedbed, and this definitely helped us to achieve a quick and even germination.”
“During the playing season, we used a selection of Greenmaster Pro-Lite fertilisers to feed the sward, including NK, a high nitrogen/potash, 12:0:12 compound with added iron and magnesium. This provided a quick colour response, and sustained growth for up to six weeks.”
“In October and November I applied Double K - a high potash, phosphate-free turf hardener, which also helped the grass resist disease. Between December and February I switched to Invigorator, a 4:0:8 fertiliser, with added iron and magnesium, to help the pitch through the worst of winter, before going back to the Double K in the spring.” During the summer, I used Scotts
Greenmaster Blade - a biological stimulant containing carbohydrates and seaweed extract. This encouraged beneficial micro-organisms within the rootzone to recycle decaying organic matter more quickly, breaking down any black layer or thatch, and increasing the nutrients available to the grass roots. I applied it every two to three weeks and
AMINO-SORB The Sports Turf Stress Buster
Amino-Sorb contains high levels of specially selected, pure quality Amino Acids and official UK field trails conducted by Groundsmen have proved that, when used as part of a maintenance programme, it will:
Significantly reduce yellowing of turf when tank-mixed with the leading plant growth regulator Greatly increase root mass and the ability to recover from stress caused by water logging or drought Boost photosynthesis and increase production of natural enzymes Amino-Sorb is ideal for use in Low N input fertiliser programmes.
For more information contact Vitax Amenity on 01530 510060, email to
sales@vitax.co.uk or visit our website at
www.vitaxamenity.co.uk *Amino Sorb is a registered trademark of Bioiberica
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