Cultivation Goal
>> CULTIVATION GOALS There are many cultivation methods available for sports turf manage- ment. The best method of cultivation can be selected when specific culti- vation goals have been determined.
medium and fine category are accept- able for topdressing sport fields. Avoid using sands high in the fine and very fine range since they do not contribute to increasing macropore space. ■
Dr. Dave Minner is an extension tur-
fgrass specialist and professor at Iowa State University.
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SportsTurf 21
Hollow tine 4-inch Solid tine 4-inch Water Injection Shatter tine 4-inch
Shatter blade Deeptine Drill & Fill Slicing /Topdressing Small slicing/spiking Vertical mower
