Today the greens received their
second application of Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) this season.
The PGR is applied through our
Cushman mounted boom sprayer at a rate of 400mil/ per hectare.
The PGR active ingredient is Trinexapac-ethyl
and works by redirecting plant growth.
Not only does the PGR inhibit vertical
growth, but it actually diverts plant growth downward into the root system.
This helps to produce increased food
reserves and lateral stem development, which produces a thicker and more denser
turf sward.
The first noticeable difference
we find when using PGR’s, is fewer grass clippings, sometimes by up to 50%.
But without doubt the major
benefit of a slower growing grass plant leaf, is that surface speeds and
quality remain more consistent for longer throughout the day.
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| Spraying the 15th green |
