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It has been a difficult start to the year with torrential rain and floods following on from heavy snow and freezing temperatures, so what, in an ideal world, should the cricket groundsman be doing now?
The tts culture is based on its independence.
tts embodies a new generation of turf consultants combining experienced and practical groundsmen with in-depth technical knowledge.
For more information on how tts can improve your playing surfaces and contribute effective resource management to your organisation, don’t hesitate to call.
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SPORTS EQUIPMENT SPRAYERS
EARLY March is a good time to carry out final repairs and maintenance to resources such as sightscreens and other structures around the ground. You may get some favourable weather for painting and repairing these structures.
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Aeration: - the use of a sarrel roller to keep the surface free draining will be beneficial to the square, as will some deeper aeration work. However, this approach is recommended only where shallow rooting is a main concern, and where pre-season rolling is not introduced until late March or early April. As a rule of thumb, do not deep aerate. The outfield can be aerated though, using solid or slit tines when conditions allow.
Brushing: - regular brushing in the mornings to remove the dew from the playing surfaces will reduce the likelihood of disease outbreak. Diseases can still occur in the winter, especially during spells of mild weather. It is important to keep the sward brushed, particularly in the mornings. Knocking off the dew helps remove surface water from the sward, allowing it to dry out and preventing disease attacks. Switching canes and brushes can be used to remove these dew deposits.
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Systemic, curative and protective fungicides can be used to control diseases; there are a wide range of products on the market that have the active ingredients chlorothalonil and iprodione. These fungicides are usually applied in liquid form using water as a carrier. All personnel should be suitably qualified in the application of
chemicals.
Worm activity can be quite prevalent during the winter months, especially during periods of mild weather. Keep an eye on the square and treat accordingly. Worm treatments can be carried out if needed, but please remember to ask yourself why worms are present. pH levels, organic matter and your cultural practices on the square need to be assessed. Carbendazim is now the only active ingredient available for controlling worms.
With pests such as rabbits, foxes and moles, it a case of identifying the problem and controlling their activities; employing approved pest control services to eradicate them from site may be a solution.
Fertiliser treatment and turf tonics can be continued in accordance with your annual programme. If you haven’t got a fertiliser programme, have your soil tested. Try an independent soil analysis company for an impartial set of results. Only apply what your soil requires. However, the application of a low nitrogen, higher potash feed (NPK 6:5:10+6% Fe) will help green up the grass and, at the same time, help control any moss that has accumulated in the sward during the winter months.
Keep an adequate supply of materials, such as loam and seed, to hand for repairs and maintenance.
Winter months enable you to evaluate how well your maintenance regimes have
Cricket
Ridding yourself of the winter blues
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