Technical
LOI testing in progress
content and generally lighter in leaf content, results will tend to be higher in nature. Placing these in perspective with other characteristics, such as moisture content and firmness, it is common to find drier and firmer surfaces with higher LOI results.
Rarely can we achieve species purity in greens, consequently it is often experienced that a mixture of the above species is present over any given course. Careful interpretation of results from each green is required in order to accurately determine suitable target ranges for LOI (%). Failure to factor in such interpretation can result in wasted efforts chasing unnecessarily low percentage results or vica versa. We have also found comparison of results with
other greens and venues should be done with caution. Species composition, construction styles, greens shaping and rootzone materials can impact on the type and nature of organic matter produced.
The value of LOI organic matter testing
Our industry is evolving. For many of us, budgets have reduced so, as never before, has spending it wisely been so important. The need for course managers and clubs to allocate and spend their resources accurately has never been higher.
Through LOI testing, decisions can be formed accurately and annually. Where resources over and above our normal budgets are required, clear and concise
Charles Henderson
communications can be had within our clubs, providing clearer levels of understanding.
Knowledge of long term results and requirements to get from your existing levels of organic matter to bespoke ideal ranges can now be costed accurately, budgeted years in advance and scheduled in over long-term, with accurate prediction models of expected results; a position our industry has not been in before.
Charles Henderson HND, BA, BASIS, RIPTA Agronomy Director
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