“Application Without Calibration"
ID
SPES-445NP
This resource is avaialble in a video format only.
"Calling Dr. Turf" is a series of training videos developed by the Virginia Tech Turfgrass Team detailing a variety of best management practices (BMPs) in lawn care for homeowners that ultimately provides a great looking, healthy turfgrass.By utilizing these BMPs the homeowner gains a healthy lawn and soil, and protects themselves, others, and the environment by employing simple, science-based management programs.
In “Application Without Calibration” the Turf Doctor shows the homeowner how to properly apply a granular product without the need for calibrating the spreader by1) measuring how much area there is to treat, 2) determining how much product is needed, and 3) choosing a low setting on the spreader and covering the area in multiple directions. For the homeowner not interested in learning how to calibrate a spreader it’s a great way to apply products using an overarching strategy of EXERCISE.
Virginia Cooperative Extension materials are available for public use, reprint, or citation without further permission, provided the use includes credit to the author and to Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, and Virginia State University.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law
Publication Date
November 28, 2022
