Turfgrass Tissue Testing: Pros and Cons

Making sure that turf is receiving optimal nutrition is one the most important activities that turf managers carry out. If the correct nutrients are applied at the right times and in the right amounts, turf health is maximized, while run-off, negative environmental impacts, high costs and high clipping yields are minimized. There are several different tools that are useful in nutrient decision making. Analysis of turf tissues as a means of determining fertility requirements has been popular in the past,…