Turfgrass Culture for Sod Production

2007 ◽  
pp. 139-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Cockerham
Keyword(s):  
Sod Production

Quantification and Implications of Soil Losses from Commercial Sod Production

2010 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 892-897 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Millar ◽  
Mark Stolt ◽  
José A. Amador
Keyword(s):  
Sod Production ◽  
Soil Losses

scholarly journals Sod Production on a Solid-waste Compost over Plastic

HortScience ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
John L. Cisar ◽  
George H. Snyder
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Leaf Tissue ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
Paspalum Notatum ◽  
Root Weight ◽  
Processing Plant ◽  
Poor Growth ◽  
Alternative Material ◽  
Solid Waste Recycling ◽  
Sod Production

The objective of this experiment was to determine the suitability of a compost obtained from a commercially available solid-waste processing plant for sod production when placed over a plastic barrier. Comparisons were made between compost-grown sod with and without fertilizer and between compost-grown sod and commercially grown sod. Six weeks after seeding or sprigging, both fertilized and nonfertilized compost-grown `Argentine' bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flugge), `Tifway' bermudagrass (Cynodon transvaalensis × C. dactylon), and `Floratam' St. Augustinegrass [Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walt.) Kuntze.] had discolored leaf blade tissue and poor growth. At 6 weeks, bahiagrass leaf tissue had a low N concentration, which suggested that the compost immobilized fertilizer N. Additionally, initial high salinity of the compost (2.85 dS·m-1) may have contributed to turf discoloration and lack of vigor. However, poor growth and discoloration were temporary. At 3 and 5 months, fertilized compost-grown turfgrasses had higher quality and coverage than nonfertilized sod. At 5 months, fertilized sod had sufficient coverage for harvest, whereas for conventional field production 9 to 24 months generally is required to produce a harvestable product. Compost-grown sod pieces had similar or higher tear resistance than commercially grown sod. One and 3 weeks after transplanting on a sand soil, compost-grown sod produced higher root weight and longer roots in the underlying soil than did commercially grown sod. The solid-waste compost used in this study offers a viable alternative material for producing sod that will benefit solid-waste recycling efforts.

scholarly journals 818 PB 237 USE OF BIOSOLIDS FOR SOD PRODUCTION

HortScience ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 550e-550
Author(s):  
Mouna Benmbarek ◽  
Y. Desiardins ◽  
R.R. Simard
Keyword(s):  
Water Retention ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Kentucky Bluegrass ◽  
Application Rate ◽  
Water Retention Capacity ◽  
Municipal Solid Wastes ◽  
Retention Capacity ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Sod Production

Landfiling and incineration constitute the most commonly used methods of biosolid disposal. To minimize the environmental risk, their chemical and biological characteristics have been the subject of several investigations. The present research was undertaken to evaluate the agronomic value of municipal solid wastes (MSW) and composted de-inked sludge (CDS) in a field experiment for sod production. Four variables in a split factorial design, were investigated at two sod farms: compost (MSW and CDS), soil (sandy loam and clay loam), application method (surface applied 6cm and incorporated 20cm), and the application rate (50-100 and 150t/ha). Controls consisted of unfertilized and unamended but fertilized plots. Both experimental sites were seeded with kentucky bluegrass. Preliminary data indicate that the two biosolids promoted the sod growth at the rates applied. However, a better plot cover was observed if composts were rototilled at a depth of 6cm as compared to the conventional treated plots. Measurements of root and foliar weights revealed that the turf growth was enhanced with increasing rates, which is probably caused by additional soil macronutrients showed by the analysis. Seed germination and seedling emergence were not delayed as indicated by the observed increase in the water retention capacity of the soil especially at higher compost rates.

scholarly journals Effect of Composted Paper Sludges and Municipal Waste Compost Amendments on the Growth of Kentucky Bluegrass

HortScience ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 896G-897
Author(s):  
M. Laganière ◽  
P. Lecomte ◽  
Y. Desjardins
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Organic Amendments ◽  
Visual Quality ◽  
Kentucky Bluegrass ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Paper Sludge ◽  
Quality Ratings ◽  
Heavy Soil ◽  
Shearing Strength ◽  
Sod Production

In Quebec, commercial sod is produced on >3000 ha. Generally, ≈20 months are required to produce market-ready sod. When conditions are suitable, harvest of marketable sod is possible within a year. However, intensive management may result in soil compaction and a reduction of the organic matter content. Considering the increasing amount of amendment available, sod production fields could be interesting for their disposal. In this study, visual quality and sod root growth was examined following an application of an organic amendment at 50, 100, and 150 t·ha–1, incorporated to depth of 6 or 20 cm. Plots established on a sandy soil receiving organic amendments had higher visual quality ratings. Bulk density was significantly reduced following compost or paper sludge application to a heavy soil. The shearing strength required to tear sod amended with compost was significantly higher in comparison with control and paper sludge treatments.

scholarly journals Dormant Sprigging of Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Juming Zhang ◽  
Michael Richardson ◽  
Douglas Karcher ◽  
John McCalla ◽  
Jingwen Mai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Field Study ◽  
Cynodon Dactylon ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Early Summer ◽  
Planting Date ◽  
Late Spring ◽  
Zoysia Japonica ◽  
Planting Dates ◽  
Dormant Season ◽  
Sod Production

Many bermudagrass (Cynodon sp.) and zoysiagrass (Zoysia sp.) cultivars are not available as seed and are commonly planted vegetatively using sprigs, especially for sod production or in sand-based systems. Sprig planting is typically done in late spring or early summer, but this can result in an extended grow-in period and delay the use of the turf in the first growing season. The objective of this study was to determine if sprigs of bermudagrass and zoysiagrass could be planted earlier in the year, during the dormancy phase, to hasten establishment. A field study was carried out in Fayetteville, AR, in 2014 and 2016 using ‘Tifway’ hybrid bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon × Cynodon transvaalensis) and ‘Meyer’ zoysiagrass (Zoysia japonica), and in Guangzhou, China, in 2015, using ‘Tifway’ hybrid bermudagrass and ‘Lanyin III’ zoysiagrass (Z. japonica). Sprigs were planted in March (dormant), May (spring) and July (summer) in Fayetteville, and in January (dormant), March (spring) and May (summer) in Guangzhou. Sprigging rates of 30, 60, and 90 m3·ha−1 were tested at both locations and across all planting dates. Bermudagrass was less affected by planting date, with dormant, spring or summer plantings effectively establishing full cover in the first growing season. Zoysiagrass that was sprigged in the dormant season was successfully established by the end of the first growing season while a full zoysiagrass cover was not achieved with either spring or summer plantings in Arkansas. Dormant sprigging reached full coverage as fast or faster than traditional spring or summer planting dates at both locations, indicating that bermudagrass and zoysiagrass establishment can be achieved earlier in the growing season using dormant sprigging methods.

scholarly journals Evaluating Composts to Produce Wildflower Sods on Plastic

1997 ◽  
Vol 122 (3) ◽  
pp. 445-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara A. O'Brien ◽  
Allen V. Barker
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Nitrogen Deficiency ◽  
Soil Fertilization ◽  
Total N ◽  
N Nutrition ◽  
Growing Seasons ◽  
Weed Growth ◽  
Germination And Growth ◽  
Sod Production

This research evaluated production of wildflower sods in soil and composts of mixed municipal solid waste, biosolids and woodchips, fall leaves, and mixed agricultural wastes. Soil or composts were laid on plastic sheeting in outdoor plots, and a mixture of wildflower seeds was sown in July and in September in separate experiments. Quality of sods was assessed in two growing seasons. Best sods with respect to seed germination, stand establishment, and intensity and diversity of bloom over two seasons occurred in mature biosolids compost and in agricultural waste compost. These composts were low in ammonium but rich in total N. Germination and growth of wildflowers were limited by high ammonium concentrations in immature biosolids composts. Nitrogen deficiency limited sod growth and quality in leaf composts. Poor N nutrition and weed competition restricted sod production in soil. Fertilization of soil promoted unacceptably large weed growth. Summer seeding or fall seeding resulted in good sods, but many annual flowers that appeared in the summer seeding were absent in the fall-seeded planting. Using plastic-lined plots was a convenient system for evaluating composts and other media in outdoor culture.

scholarly journals Sod Production and Current Status of Cultivation Management in Korea

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun Ji Bae ◽  
Kwang Soo Lee ◽  
Dong Soo Kim ◽  
Eun Hui Han ◽  
Sang Myeong Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Current Status ◽  
Sod Production

Use of biosolids for sod production: Impact on the import/export of nutrients, heavy metals, and soil mineral matter

2020 ◽  
Vol 112 (5) ◽  
pp. 3371-3382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shane Griffith ◽  
Nicholas Bero ◽  
John Stier ◽  
Glen Obear ◽  
Sabrina J. Ruis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Mineral Matter ◽  
Soil Mineral ◽  
Sod Production
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