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Bent Grass Establishment, Growth and Care
Establishment
Site & Soil Preparation
Seed Selection
There are hundreds of varieties of bentgrass that are used on golf greens around the world. Typically bentgrass is used in northern climates and Bermuda grass in southern climates. Pencross Bentgrass is an old standard that we have used. Recently Seed Research SR-119 was added. Penn A-4 has been suggest as a variety with superior high plant density.
Seeding
Fertilization
Fungicide
Certain fungicides will retard the germination and growth new seed. Caution should be exercised in applying fungicide during the seedling stage or first month.
Straw
Water
Mowing
Allow the young grass to become established before mowing. Some courses do not mow for the first year at all when establishing a new green. Others contend that you should mow the new bent grass as soon as possible. Never the less it it is a good idea to set the mower height "up" (1/2" to 3/4") during the seedling phase and lower it after the plants have had time to become established.
Growth
Topdressing
Fertilization
Care
Weed Controls
Manual weeding
Herbicide application
Fertilization
Fungus control
Dew Removal
Fungicide
Pesticide
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