It's no secret that the aeration recovery this spring has been quite slow. Warm soil and air temperatures are key for the aeration holes to heal quickly. Needless to say, the weather here in the lower mainland this spring has not been conducive to promoting turf growth. We have experienced the wettest March on record and the coldest April in 75 years. As I am typing this blog entry on the morning of our Men's Opening, the skies are dark, it's raining and unfortunately, the forecast is bleak at best.
Last night I came across an article the latest Golf Course Industry magazine that really hit home with what we are currently experiencing on our greens with regards to healing after aeration. USGA Green Section Agronomist, Darin Brevard, is quoted as saying, "The number one factor in healing is soil and air temperatures. If you don't have them for the particular grass you're growing, you're not going to get healing."
Now, obviously warm soil and air temperatures are not the only contributing factor for a speedy recovery. We are providing other supplemental aids such as fertilizer, additional light topdressings and we are fighting against plant stresses and promoting growth by raising the height-of-cut and reducing our mowing frequency.
Please take a few minutes to read this article to better understand the factors affecting aeration recovery: Golf Course Industry: Aerate Great
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