Our hardworking Green Staff

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Alan, Matt, Richie, Kevin, Jimmy....

Our Greens

With the expertise of our tremendous greenstaff are greens are in tip top condition. We use the Stimpmeter reading to test the speed and this year we managed a fantastic speed of 11.5!!

A big thank you goes out to our Greenstaff fo all there hard work maybe next year we can get them up even further!!!!

Green Keeping Equipment

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These things are not cheap! We have all the classic machines in place. Greens machine, fairway cutter, rough cutter, aprons and slopes, tee cutter. Plus a few tractors, etc, and you hopefully have a well equipped staff.

 


 

Requirements For Grass Seed Germination

 

Moisture
Adequate moisture must be present throughout the process. Too little and the seed can dry out. Too much moisture and the seed can rot. 

Warmth
Soil temperatures should be in the appropriate range for the variety of grass. Cool season grass requires a minimum range of 45 - 55 degrees. Warm season grass requires a minimum 55- 65 degrees. Note that soil temperatures are usually cooler than air temperature. In addition to the density of the ground that is slower to warm up, moisture evaporating from the surface has a cooling effect.

Oxygen
When the sprout breaks through the seed, it requires oxygen for its growth process. When soil is over saturated with water, oxygen is not present and the sprout cannot grow. Compacted soil can also contribute to this problem.

Light
A seed has limited resources to support growth while below ground. The sprout must break through the surface in order for the photosynthesis process to function and create food for the plant. Sprouts will not be able to reach the surface if seeds are buried too deep.

 

Factors that improve grass seed germination

  • The seed should be in direct contact with the soil to absorb moisture. Rake the seed lightly after sowing to mix it with the dirt and/or go over it with a light roller to press it into the soil. 

     

     

  • Mulch can help retain moisture. A very thin layer, 1/8” to ¼” is all that is required. Seed covers or compost should be fine screened to avoid clumps that bury the seed. 

     

     

  • Sow grass seed at the ideal time if possible. Cool season grasses will not do as well in higher temperatures. Warm season grasses will not do as well in cooler temperatures. 

     

     

  • Trouble from above. Birds love to eat uncovered seed. Do whatever it takes to prevent them. Restrict activity of kids and pets that can disrupt the grass seed germination process.

     

     

  • Wait the appropriate length of time before sowing, when anychemicals like weed killers, fungicides or preemergents have been used on the lawn area. Product labels should indicate the waiting period.

     

     

  • Consistent, light, frequent watering is essential. Avoid over-watering. Avoid under-watering. 

 

 

 

Typical Grass Seed Germination Time Periods

(we have bent and fescue on our Greens)

 

 

Grass TypeNumber of Days to Germinate
Bentgrass 10-15
Bermuda 10-30
Bluegrass 20-30
Buffalo Grass 14-28
Centipede 14-21
Fescues 7-15
Rye Grass

5-10