Soils
These moderate and advanced courses cover topics related to turfgrass soil management. They include cultivation, irrigation, drainage, fertilization, root zone selection and management.
Turf Soil Management
- Fundamentals of soil science
- Soil organic matter management
- Soil physical properties & constructed root zones
0m
8
11
Turfgrass Fertilization
- Nutrient requirements and cycling
- Nitrogen fertilizers
- Scheduling nitrogen fertilizer
0m
11
12
Understanding and Using Soil Testing
- Fundamentals of soil chemistry and fertility.
- Soil testing methodologies and interpretation methods (SLAN, MLSN, BCSR)
- Nutrient management planning
6h
5
11
Turfgrass Irrigation
- Soil water budgets and evapotranspiration
- Irrigation quantity, water quality and water conservation practices
- Use of wetting agents and other products to improve irrigation precision
6h
8
12
Turfgrass Drainage
- The hydrologic cycle
- Surface and subsurface drainage
- Sand-based root zone construction and maintenance.
6h
7
14