Short Desciption: Small homeowner-type sprinklers are not suitable for football field irrigation.
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Content Inside: GENERIC FOOTBALL FIELD MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Dr. Dave Minner Department of Horticulture Iowa State University Mowing · Rule of thumb - Òmow frequently enough so that no more than one third of the grass height is removed at each mowingÓ. If your mower is set at two inches then after mowing the clippings should only be one inch long. Clippings should easily filter into the turf canopy and should not be removed from the field by sweeping or bagging. Reel-type mowers produce the best cut and make an attractive stripe on the field. For the best traffic tolerance, mow cool season grasses at two to three inches and warm season grasses at one to two inches. · · Watering · · · · · · Water only when the plant tells you. Look for the first signs of visible wilt and then water deep and infrequent. Mature turf can withstand moderate drying and this will

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