5/10/2021

Aerification season is at its precipice, and with that comes a lot of recovery. The value of aerification, which results in reduced compaction, increased water infiltration, and improved soil air exchange, far outweighs the undesirable effect of course closing, surface disruption, and negative golfer feedback. In addition, aerification is also an ideal time to include desirable soil targeted amendments that increase soil potassium, cation exchange capacity, organic carbon, and soil microflora.

Aerification recovery and season long turf health can be enhanced by incorporating select foliars and soil amendments prior to, during, and following aerification. 

The inclusion of controlled-release K (Potassium) from POLYON® 0-0-50 micro has demonstrated increased K uptake of TifEagle bermudagrass as far out as six months following aerification. Finally, at Auburn University, recovery from aerification can be enhanced by utilizing beneficial foliar applications (see photo below). Utilizing foliar components that contain seaplant extract, phosphorus, and fulvic/humic acids such as EarthMAX® Organic can reduce recovery time without promoting undesirable, excessive growth.

Consult your Harrell’s Sales Representative for details or feel free to contact me.

Research Data

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This blog was originally published on 3/21/2018 and updated on 5/10/2021.