Another reason to manage soil moisture

Careful monitoring of soil moisture levels is important for many reasons — greens firmness, black layer management and overall turf health. On sand greens, usually 15 - 25% volumetric water content, as measured with a soil moisture probe works well for turf health and playing conditions.

Ken Mauser (Aquatrols) and superintendent Michael Barber (Stockdale CC) have illustrated yet another reason for keeping close tabs on soil moisture — heat management.

In their study on the effects of soil treatments (Pervade…