It is that time of year to get as much seed out as possible throughout the course. Soil temperatures are getting into the 60 degree range for germination. The moisture has been great and we have been seeing some more sun. The top picture shows Tony going through areas of the course with solid tines aerifying, to open holes for a seed bed. Seed needs plenty of soil contact as well to begin growth. Below is Jacob (Iowa St. intern) spreading a high altitude mixture of Kentucky Bluegrasses. Bluegrass takes a little longer to germinate so I like to make sure we are in the clear with frost and into summer to get the most out of each application. Bluegrass has excellent winter and ice tolerance and also provides a great playing surface. We also use Perennial Ryegrass throughout areas for quick germination, predominately on tees and the driving range. It is not as winter hardy as bluegrass, but it can germinate in about 7-10 days and has a nice deep green color.
It is that time of year to get as much seed out as possible throughout the course. Soil temperatures are getting into the 60 degree range for germination. The moisture has been great and we have been seeing some more sun. The top picture shows Tony going through areas of the course with solid tines aerifying, to open holes for a seed bed. Seed needs plenty of soil contact as well to begin growth. Below is Jacob (Iowa St. intern) spreading a high altitude mixture of Kentucky Bluegrasses. Bluegrass takes a little longer to germinate so I like to make sure we are in the clear with frost and into summer to get the most out of each application. Bluegrass has excellent winter and ice tolerance and also provides a great playing surface. We also use Perennial Ryegrass throughout areas for quick germination, predominately on tees and the driving range. It is not as winter hardy as bluegrass, but it can germinate in about 7-10 days and has a nice deep green color.
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