Horticulture Research Station

Sports Field Recovery from Unplanned Suspension of Maintenance Activities

Authors: Thomas Gould (Iowa State University) , Adam Thoms (Iowa State University) , Grant Thompson (Iowa State University) , A.J. Lindsey (Iowa State University) , Nick Christians (Iowa State University)

  • Sports Field Recovery from Unplanned Suspension of Maintenance Activities

    Horticulture Research Station

    Sports Field Recovery from Unplanned Suspension of Maintenance Activities

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Abstract

Athletic field managers inevitably will face periods of unplanned suspension from maintenance activities, this can be due to a variety of reasons including pandemics seen recently with COVID-19. When turf managers return, turf height of cut (HOC) can be much higher than desired. Reducing HOC can be stressful for the plant and turf managers alike, and information is lacking for the most efficient and effective way to reduce turf HOC. The objective of this research is to determine the best management regime to reduce height of cut, and provide a surface that is uniform, aesthetically pleasing, and safe for athletes. This is the second year of a two-year study.

How to Cite:

Gould, T., Thoms, A., Thompson, G., Lindsey, A. & Christians, N., (2022) “Sports Field Recovery from Unplanned Suspension of Maintenance Activities”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2021(1), 71–72.

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01 Jun 2022