Advanced
Turfgrass Fertilization
Instructor: Doug Soldat, Ph.D.
This three-week course will cover various aspects of turfgrass fertilization including a thorough examination of nitrogen fertilizer, other secondary and micronutrients, cost-benefit of different fertilizer sources, nutrient demand & clipping volume, and the impact of fertilizer in the environment. At the end of the course, students will build a nutrient management plan for their facility.
Designed Duration: 6 Lectures, 3 Quizzes
Credits Earned: 1
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 12 Lessons
- 3 Quizzes
- 0m Duration
Welcome to Turfgrass Fertilization!
2 Lessons
- About this course
- How to Use GreenKeeper University Software
Section 1: Basic Training: Soil Fertility and Turf Nutrient Requirements
3 Lessons1 Quiz
- Lecture 1: Turfgrass Nutrient Requirements and Uptake
- Lecture 2: Everything but Nitrogen
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 1 Quiz
Section 2: Understanding Nitrogen Fertilization
3 Lessons1 Quiz
- Lecture 3: How much Nitrogen?
- Lecture 4: When to Apply Nitrogen?
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 2 Quiz
Section 3: Nutrient Management Planning and Nitrogen Fertilizers
4 Lessons1 Quiz
- Lecture 5: Fertilizer Cost Analysis and Quick Release N Sources
- Lecture 6: Slow Release Nitrogen Sources
- Lecture 7: Fertilizer Size, Biostimulants, Foliar Fertilizers, and re-Visiting Economics
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 3 Quiz
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