Gilba Solutions Pty Ltd
Sports turf consultants and of turf agronomists
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About Gilba Solutions
Gilba Solutions are independent Sydney-based sports turf consultants and turf agronomists. We also wholesale soil wetting agents, grass seed, turf chemicals, turf fertiliser, and turf colorants. We also supply sports turf fans and turf grow lights.
In 2020 Gilba Solutions was selected to the Local Government Procurement# (LGP) Panel, the business arm of Local Government NSW (LGNSW).
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How to control Cobblers Pegs Bidens pilosa)
Cobblers Pegs (Bidens pilosa) is also known as Farmers Friend. We discuss how to control this common weed by cultural and chemical means.
How do silt and soil affect sand based sports grounds?
We discuss the impact of these smallest of soil particles on water infiltration and sports ground playability. We then discuss how to avoid issues and simple tests to determine if problems with fines exist. Read on for more information on how this could be affecting your playing surface.
IGFH Free Turf Pesticides Manual
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.
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 the…
Biologicals and fungicide use
I love off the cuff marketing statements such as “the turf managementpractice that does most damage to soil microbes, is synthetic fertilisation”. When it’s taken into account that statements such as these are often made by companies that are promoting their own range of biologically enhanced fertilisers in direct competition to these “bad boys” one…
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!
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.
Foliar root stimulants trial with no Fertilizer
As stand alone nutritional products for producing an acceptable playing surface none of these are working. Root analysis next
Sports Turf Consultant | Independent turf agronomist | NSW 