| This athletic field program is intended for informational use only. For the best possible results tailored to meet your needs and soil type, check with your AgPro™ representative for specific recommendations. |  |
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| NEW ATHLETIC FIELD FROM SOD | ||
| PRE-PLANT | GOAL | REASON |
| 2 quarts per acre RECLAIM | To combat chemical carry-over and promote general detoxification. | RECLAIM helps clean up the soil to allow uninhibited root establishment. Adding necessary N-P-K helps build up mineral levels in the root zone and make them available to the plant immediately.
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| SODDING | GOAL | REASON |
| Apply 6 oz. per 1,000 square feet TURF BLEND when laying sod. Apply with water immediately after sod is laid down and before irrigation can be turned on (do it in blocks of 1-2000 sq. ft. by hand and then keep the tractors and equipment off of the area). | Stimulate sod to push rooting development with chelated liquid materials | Sod will be stressed and needs immediate attention. TURF BLEND contains micronutrients and an enzyme blend that stimulates the microbial activity in the soil which helps rooting. TURF BLEND also contains moisture control materials and will hold moisture in the new sod thus lessening stress. |
| *For fields with existing compaction problems, apply AFC (ATHLETIC FIELD CONDITIONER) 1 gallon per acre |
Allows air and water to move through the soil
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AFC promotes air and water management, keeping the soil open. |
| NEW ATHLETIC FIELD FROM SEED | ||
| PRE-PLANT | GOAL | REASON |
| 2 quarts per acre RECLAIM | To combat chemical carry-over and promote general detoxification. | RECLAIM helps clean up the soil to allow uninhibited root establishment. Adding necessary N-P-K to the bare ground helps build up mineral levels in the root zone and make them available to the new plant immediately as it germinates. |
| *For fields with existing compaction problems, apply AFC (ATHLETIC FIELD CONDITIONER) 1 gallon per acre |
Allows air and water to move through the soil | AFC promotes air and water management, keeping the soil open. |
| SEEDING | GOAL | REASON |
| Apply 6 Oz. TURF BLEND per 1,000 square feet over the top of the seed | Stimulate seed to push rooting development and breakdown of the N-P-K | This is also a water management tool which aids in air and water exchange critical to stimulating microorganisms in preparation for planting. |
| NEW ATHLETIC FIELD FROM SPRIGS | ||
| PRE-PLANT | GOAL | REASON |
| Prepare soil same as would be done for sodding or seeding.If possible, have the grower spray 6 oz. TURF BLEND per 1000 sq. ft. one week prior to cutting in his field. | To have the sprigs as healthy and grow aggressive as possible before being planted into your field. | Eliminates much of the stress of cutting, transportation and planting operations because the plant is healthy and ready to re-establish itself with new growth. |
| PLANTING | GOAL | REASON |
| Sprigs will be pushed into the ground partially by disc like blades on the planter. The first new rhizomes will usually come from the plant nodules in this ground contac area. | Keep the rooting establishment area with adequate moisture. As the field is being sprigged and then rolled (to make additional ground contact) it is best to spray immediately the finished areas with 6 oz. TURF BLEND per 1000 sq. ft. This material and the additional water will give some moisture control to the soil and sprig contact area. | Plant stress, from lack of moisture, will prevent new root establishment from the sprigs.The spraying immediately after sprigging sections will not be adequate for more than a couple of hours at most. Integration of the normal sprinkler system is necessary to give adequate moisture. It’s usually a good idea to speak with the installer and plan a watering schedule which can be practical for the situation and insure the success of sprigging. |
| OVERSEEDING (for cool weather sports) | ||
| PRE-PLANT | GOAL | REASON |
| Prepare the field by power raking or flail raking entire area. Never aerate immediately prior to overseeding as the seeds will fall into the holes and you’ll have clumps or lines of heavy grass and it will look terrible and not kill out in the spring. Wait until after 3 or 4 mowings because it’s needed for moisture control.Spray down 2 qts of RECLAIM per acre
Spread seed according to directions and then drag it in. Then spray with 4-6 oz of TURF BLEND per 1000 sq ft. to wet the seeds on the soil for quicker germination. |
Remove thatch buildup | Thatch seals off the access to surface of the soil for seeds and thus doesn’t allow good germination. |
| AFTER 1st MOWING | GOAL | REASON |
| Apply 4-6 oz. TURF BLEND per 1000 sq ftApply N-P-K as needed. Do not add N-P-K until this time as it will keep other grasses out of dormancy which is exactly what you don’t want | Promote better rooting of grass | TURF BLEND contains an enzyme blend that promotes rooting by stimulating the plant microbial action. It also softens the soil so that roots can spread rapidly. Adding an N-P-K fertilizer after 1st mowing assures that the minerals won’t be going to feed the in-season grass, thus blocking the overseed growth. |
| MAINTENANCE PROGRAM | GOAL | REASON |
| Apply 4-6 oz. TURF BLEND per 1000 sq. ft. every three to four weeksLight N-P-K applications as needed | Maintain root growth and plant luster | Maintain plant health and manage moisture |
| Herbicide Spray Program | ||
| Apply 16 fl. oz. phLAME per 100 gallon tank mix with contact herbicides. | ||
| Fungicide Spray Program | ||
| Apply 16 – 32 fl. oz. SS 9 per 100 gallon tank mix with fungicide. | ||
| Note about Spraying:We strongly recommend using an adjuvant with your athletic field spray program. AgPro™ specialty surfactants (SS 9, SPREADER STICKER, phLAME) have proven cost effective with spray applications of chemicals (fungicides, herbicides, pesticides) to allow lowest label rates with better results. The synergy can add potency and extend the chemical life and have allowed some growers to experiment and get exceptional results with well under label rates.
Please ask your AgPro™ representative for the appropriate product for your needs and grower’s experiences in your area. |
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