2024 International Greenkeepers for Hire Turf Pesticides Manual A must get sports turf management and lawn weed management guide for all professional turf managers. Covers registered turf pesticides (branded and generic pesticides) in australia.
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Salicylic acid for plants.
In reality the use of salicylic acid for plants has several benefits. In 1933, salicylic acid (SA) was first proposed to develop acquired immunity after disease infection. However, most of our knowledge about plant immune signalling has mainly been recent after it was found that salicylic acid (SA) is defence signal derived from within theContinue reading “Salicylic acid for plants.”
Generic vs branded pesticides
Alzon Neo N – Dual inhibited Nitrogen
Nitrification and urease inhibited No residue Highly soluble
First Australian delivery of turf specific LED Grow lights
Happy to see some Venues in Australia are keen to reduce their environmental footprint whilst achieving better turf growth.
Independent trial into foliar root stimulants
Bit of independent research into foliar root stimulants. First part of a two stage trial. Bottom line is some manufacturers claims leave a lot to be desired!
Low soil temperatures plus sulfonylurea herbicides give poor results.
Horticultural trial
Looking at reduced nutrition impact on tomato growth rate. Replicated block with no significant difference between full rates and 50% Fertilizer plus inhibitor based additive.
Mini rhizotron root staining
Not one of the most exciting things to do. Cellulose staining perennial ryegrass roots treated with foliar root stimulants in a mini rhizotron. Hopefully the results more exciting!
How quick is that!
The perfect recipe! Warm weather, shallow water and add a touch of nutrient and bingo! 7 days later algae forming. Now best figure out the whys and how to best manage it.
Sports Turf Consultant | Independent turf agronomist | NSW 