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Overseeding of golf greens is a sound investment with the potential to reduce costs
coincide with rain. Considering the weather
patterns in the last two years, there is no reason why overseeding should not be considered an ongoing process, with effective results possible anytime between March and November, depending on your location within the UK. The one major barrier to long-
term grass establishment is often thatch levels in greens, so it is always advisable to dilute the thatch layer prior to overseeding, or even delay the programme until next season if the layer is particularly deep (in excess of 40mm) or condensed. Remember, always, that seed must be sown beneath any surface thatch, preferably at a depth appropriate to the particular grass species you are using. Information on recent trials on sowing depths can be found in the current Barenbrug catalogue or online at
www.barenbrug.co.uk.
Grass seed selection
If conditions are right, the next decision to be made (and by far the most important one!) is what grass seed to use. The first choice must be which species (or combination of species) you wish to integrate into your playing surfaces. Fescue (Festuca sp.) and
bents (Agrostis sp.) are the traditional choices, but dwarf rye cultivars (Lolium perenne) are also very suitable in some circumstances. It is generally recommended to oversow with either bent or fescue (rather than both together) due to the differing sowing depths that are optimum for these species. There are a number of very
different bent and fescue sub- species available today, so it is important to make the choice that is right for your particular course, and be aware of the implications (as well as the benefits) that some of the lesser known species may have. Results from ongoing
Barenbrug greens trials conducted at the STRI should help you with this decision.
Long-llasting benefits
After species selection comes the rather daunting task of cultivar and mixture choice. The BSPB/STRI turfgrass seed booklet can be used as a broad guideline here but, what is far more important, is to choose a group of cultivars that work well together and offer a wide range of characteristics to benefit your particular needs. A common mistake is to simply buy a selection of cultivars that are rated highly but have not been scientifically tested to see how they perform together in a mixture - this interaction is vital in the development and establishment of the new additions to your sward.
Mixture synergy will also
provide long-lasting benefits, particularly in terms of disease tolerance and year-round colour. When it comes to overseeding, the proverb is literal - you reap what you sow!
About the author: David has a Master’s degree in Environmental Biology from St Andrews University in Scotland and a PhD in Plant Science from Edinburgh University. His strong academic background is also reinforced by recently gained experience in greenkeeping. David
originally hails from the north east of England, but has
been living in
Edinburgh for the last 10 years. David is an avid golfer with a handicap of 2 and has a passion for all sports. Email:
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