...I've learned when Mother Nature gives you an opportunity, you should take advantage of it. This morning, before the rain fell, I was able to apply the first poa seedhead suppression spray of the year. I opted to spray a little earlier than I had originally anticipated, due to the looming forecast at the end of the week.
Over the last four years, the seedhead suppression model I developed has been tremendously successful. We have achieved well over 80% control each year. This is outstanding control, as the traditional method typically only yields about 40% control.
Suppressing the poa seedheads is important for two reasons:
1. Reduced seedhead emergence is directly correlated to green speeds and smoothness.
2. Energy the poa plant would use to produce seedheads is redistributed to increase root production.
I left several small untreated check plots on various greens so I am able to measure how successful the applications were this year. I will keep you posted as we move closer to seedhead emergence.
Over the last four years, the seedhead suppression model I developed has been tremendously successful. We have achieved well over 80% control each year. This is outstanding control, as the traditional method typically only yields about 40% control.
Suppressing the poa seedheads is important for two reasons:
1. Reduced seedhead emergence is directly correlated to green speeds and smoothness.
2. Energy the poa plant would use to produce seedheads is redistributed to increase root production.
I left several small untreated check plots on various greens so I am able to measure how successful the applications were this year. I will keep you posted as we move closer to seedhead emergence.
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| untreated check plot on #10 |