This week's blog bring's you unto date with our spraying activities, but first here's a quick slide-show with us modelling our new Uniform and the new
Toro machinery !
Toro machinery !
This month we have sprayed Primo maxx on the fairways.
What is Primo Maxx ??
Primo Maxx reduces top growth while improving both sward density and root mass. It has a unique active ingredient which reduces vertical growth, increases food reserves and lateral stem development.
This creates a healthier and thicker sward that can better withstand temperature extremes, moisture loss and heavy wear and tear...
Hence the name, growth regulator.
What is Primo Maxx ??
Primo Maxx reduces top growth while improving both sward density and root mass. It has a unique active ingredient which reduces vertical growth, increases food reserves and lateral stem development.
This creates a healthier and thicker sward that can better withstand temperature extremes, moisture loss and heavy wear and tear...
Hence the name, growth regulator.
More information about the growth regulator can be found in one of my previous bloggs.... August 2014 take a sneak peak.
| I had a chat with my Grandma, Midge Barraclough (who's been a member for 36 years) the other day.... this is how it went: |  |
"Ohh, the fairways are looking good Harv!! Nice and long, I've never seen them like this before"
I told her what height we cut them at last year. "Are we cutting them higher then?" (baring in mind we used to cut the fairways at 20 mil and we're now cutting them at 14 mil).
Midge really couldn't believe they were shorter, she thought I was joking. I explained to her...
"Nan" I said, (haha)..."When you cut the grass shorter, you're encouraging the finer grass species to come through. This naturally creates lateral growth which makes the fairways seem longer than they are ....when they're not.
The height is an illusion, caused by the amount of the grass coverage; cutting it shorter improves the sward density. Whereas before, we were cutting them at 20mil+. This meant that the longer species such as Rye-grass shadow the finer ones, leading to poor coverage on the fairways"........"
Ohh!" she said.
I told her what height we cut them at last year. "Are we cutting them higher then?" (baring in mind we used to cut the fairways at 20 mil and we're now cutting them at 14 mil).
Midge really couldn't believe they were shorter, she thought I was joking. I explained to her...
"Nan" I said, (haha)..."When you cut the grass shorter, you're encouraging the finer grass species to come through. This naturally creates lateral growth which makes the fairways seem longer than they are ....when they're not.
The height is an illusion, caused by the amount of the grass coverage; cutting it shorter improves the sward density. Whereas before, we were cutting them at 20mil+. This meant that the longer species such as Rye-grass shadow the finer ones, leading to poor coverage on the fairways"........"
Ohh!" she said.
My point is , the fairways are really good at the moment due to cutting them shorter. We've only used one application of fertiliser, which proves cutting them shorter is really beneficial!
What I'm trying to say is, the 1st application of Primo Maxx has been applied and I'm looking forward to seeing the results. The growth regulator had a massive impact on the fairways last year, so I can only imagine how good they will be this year as we continue the program.
What I'm trying to say is, the 1st application of Primo Maxx has been applied and I'm looking forward to seeing the results. The growth regulator had a massive impact on the fairways last year, so I can only imagine how good they will be this year as we continue the program.
| | Unbelievable Tekkers |
Golf Tekkers
| If you haven't already seen the video to your right >>> You must watch it now! This guy has some serious putting skills | |
I wonder how many attempts it took these guys to master their shots....
I know..... it only took me one attempt !
I know..... it only took me one attempt !
Tekka bow Brooksey...
I'm here all week folks!
I'm here all week folks!
