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In this video, I dive into the 2002 study from Crop Science that evaluates how different irrigation schedules, tall fescue cultivars, and mowing heights interact to shape turf performance.
Article: https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.2135/cropsci2002.2011
✅ What you'll discover:
Study design highlights: 2‑year field trial in Riverside, CA, comparing 2–4 irrigation events per week at ~80 % ET₀, two cultivars (a dwarf vs. a turf-type), and two mowing heights (~3.8 cm vs. 6.4 cm)
Key findings: Twice-weekly “deep” watering yielded the highest visual quality. Dwarf cultivars and shorter mowing height boosted turf quality early, but overwatering and mowing short favored shallow roots and weed growth
Practical takeaways for lawn and turf managers:
Go for deep, twice-weekly irrigation at ~80 % ET₀ rather than frequent shallow watering.
Use dwarf cultivars with lower mowing heights—but monitor for stress and shallow rooting.
Always consider local soil type and climate before applying these findings.
👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more science‑backed turf insights!
💬 Have you experimented with irrigation patterns or mowing heights? Share your story below.
📩 Have a comment or question of your own? Drop it below or email me.
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859-444-4234
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Turfgrass Programs and Extension Service Information:
https://www.usna.usda.gov/assets/images/as_pdf_image/LandGrantColleges.pdf
Diagnostic Criteria for Turfgrass Bullshit Disorder:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_GeVPQ237pzm0ImTP4eVij6I9D0PHPn/view
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In this video, I dive into the 2002 study from Crop Science that evaluates how different irrigation schedules, tall fescue cultivars, and mowing heights interact to shape turf performance.
Article: https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.2135/cropsci2002.2011
✅ What you'll discover:
Study design highlights: 2‑year field trial in Riverside, CA, comparing 2–4 irrigation events per week at ~80 % ET₀, two cultivars (a dwarf vs. a turf-type), and two mowing heights (~3.8 cm vs. 6.4 cm)
Key findings: Twice-weekly “deep” watering yielded the highest visual quality. Dwarf cultivars and shorter mowing height boosted turf quality early, but overwatering and mowing short favored shallow roots and weed growth
Practical takeaways for lawn and turf managers:
Go for deep, twice-weekly irrigation at ~80 % ET₀ rather than frequent shallow watering.
Use dwarf cultivars with lower mowing heights—but monitor for stress and shallow rooting.
Always consider local soil type and climate before applying these findings.
👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more science‑backed turf insights!
💬 Have you experimented with irrigation patterns or mowing heights? Share your story below.
📩 Have a comment or question of your own? Drop it below or email me.
Join Turfgrass Epistemology to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UZnHkJhAmARDZ4YoHnc_A/join
Voicemail:
859-444-4234
Apple Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology/id1717271379
Spotify Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/1cTpdrChToeEFAOX9wkXFI
iHeart Radio Podcast
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-turfgrass-epistemology-129043524/
Podbean
https://turfgrassepistemology.podbean.com/
Online consulting
Calendly.com/TravisShaddox
Twitter
Twitter.com/TravisShaddox
Email
Turfgrass Programs and Extension Service Information:
https://www.usna.usda.gov/assets/images/as_pdf_image/LandGrantColleges.pdf
Diagnostic Criteria for Turfgrass Bullshit Disorder:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_GeVPQ237pzm0ImTP4eVij6I9D0PHPn/view
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