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Techniques for Vegetatively Establishing Kentucky Bluegrass Turf 1
Author(s) -
Solon E. G.,
Turgeon A. J.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1975.00021962006700040034x
Subject(s) - poa pratensis , sowing , agronomy , weed , biology , weed control , environmental science , desiccation , poaceae , botany
Field studies were undertaken to investigate establishment of ‘A‐20’ Kentucky bluegrass ( Poa pratensis L.) from plugs and shredded sod planted in prepared soil in early summer. Plug spacing was more critical than plug size in determining the rate of turfgrass establishment. Where companion grasses were seeded in conjunction with plugging, faster ground cover resulted, but the lateral growth of the A‐20 plugs was retarded. Planting of shredded sod resulted in poor turfgrass cover due to desiccation of the plants and annual weed development initially; however, good turfs were developed within 2 years with heavier planting rates resulting in faster establishment.