Plant Growth Regulator

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.

Spraying the 15th green