Soil Type Sand Loam Clay
pH 6.0-6.5 1.5 (1338) 2.0 (1784) 2.5 (2231)
5.5-6.5
2.5 (2231) 4.0 (3569) 5.0 (4461)
of moss. The greening effect is mainly due to the darkening of dead material at the base of the sward which makes thin or bare areas less noticeable. Fertilisers, when regularly used on fine turf, should be slightly acidic or neutral in their effects. Where possible, avoid alkaline materials as this will influence the botanical composition of the grasses encouraging weeds and worm activity.
pH testing
It is most important to know the fertility of your soil before applying any type of fertiliser treatments. You should have your soils tested regularly to determine the pH to ensure the acidity levels are correct. Soil pH may vary from area to area in which you intend to plant or amend. Therefore, it is important that you take a number of samples for analysis. pH is measured from 1-14, 1 being the most acidic, 14 the most alkaline. Most plants have a reasonable wide tolerance of at least 1pH point 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
5.0-6.5
4.5 (4015) 6.5 (5800) 8.5 (7584)
Limestone - tonnes per hectare (lbs per acre)
increasingly fibrous surface. After having a soil analysis taken of the outfield, and if results show a high rate of acidity (less than 5.0), then careful adjustments need to be made to increase the alkalinity via 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. To increase soil alkalinities annually,
add ground limestone as indicated by the table above.
Mowing of outfields should be carried
out throughout the growing season, two to three times a week if playing a high standard, and more frequently for first class matches. In an ideal situation, the use of a ride on triple cylinder box mower, with a cut width of 72" and all resulting clipping being boxed off, will help maintain a fast smooth surface and aid presentation. The mower (or cylinder) should be set between 10- 15mm. Resist scalping as this, in turn, can create stress on the grasses and encourage disease. Where time is of the essence, then the
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4.5-6.5
6.5 (5760) 10.0 (8922) 12.5 (11153)
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