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1. Zach Coffman

   

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   1/11/2021 11:01 AM

   Good day, 
   I am a high school Turf management teacher in Mobile Al. We go over a lot of material each semester, and I would love to get some opinions or advise on managing weeds on a putting green (Tifway 419). We have a decent driving range/practice facility at our school created by our program. My specialty and experience is geared more toward residential lawns. This is my third year teaching this class and I seem to struggle the most with the putting green. I know herbicide on putting greens can be detrimental, but is there something this time of the season to help reduce weeds? We hand pull them but certain weeds are not feasible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.  

   
   
   
   

   Last modified on 11 Jan 2021 17:01 by Zach Coffman
2. Robert Crockett

   

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   1/11/2021 1:01 PM in reply to Zach Coffman

   I would solicit some of the Superintendents in your area for the information you need. 

   
   
   
   
3. Zach Coffman

   

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   1/12/2021 10:01 AM in reply to Robert Crockett

   Yes, thank you. I have a few great guys. I just feel like I'm irritating them. Maybe not though, I enjoy when people ask me questions about turf. 

   
   
   
   
4. Jason Baker

   

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   1/12/2021 1:01 PM

   Identify the weed first. many weeds are easy to control in bermuda greens.Once weed is identified a treatment plan can be found. 
   

   
   
   
   
5. Zach Coffman

   

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   1/12/2021 2:01 PM in reply to Jason Baker

   Thank you for the post. the weeds I have issues with here in the summer are goosegrass which is easily removed with knife, and dove weed which is almost impossible to remove by hand. I can control the doveweed with multiple things like Celsius but not on the putting green I always get damage. Winter weeds I am dealing with are annua poa. I can control it with barricade pre emergent, but def cant put it on the green. Burweed also begins to germinate in the early winter here and its the only weed that gets past the pre-emergent stage. Again, I can control it mainly by spot treating it, but I'm very nervous about using things on the putting green. Every year It looks beautiful and then I try something different and kill spots. I guess its one of those things where experience and trial really play a factor. Putting greens are a different beast for me.  

   
   
   
   
6. Christopher Thuer

   

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   1/13/2021 10:01 AM

   Your local chem and fert vendor reps can be good sources, especially those who had been golf course supts for a while.

   
   Chris Thuer, CGCS, Bear Slide Golf Club, Cicero, IN
   
   
7. Zach Coffman

   

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   1/14/2021 7:01 AM in reply to Christopher Thuer

   Thank you, I do appreciate you taking time out of your day to respond. This is a great business where people seem work together surprisingly  

   
   
   
   
8. Kenneth Ingram

   

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   1/14/2021 8:01 AM in reply to Zach Coffman

   You are lucky to have options. Be careful. Many states and school systems have banned pesticides like my county in MD. There is a fantastic high school turf program in northern VA you should follow. A big social media presence, great instructor, Andrew Miller. Good luck. https://www.insidenova.com/news/prince_william/andrew-miller-creates-award-winning-turf-management-program-at-brentsville-high/article_ccfeebc2-e11d-11e9-9a88-4fd6c053a598.html
   
   Kenneth Ingram, UMD.

   
   
   
   

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9. Zach Coffman

   

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   1/14/2021 9:01 AM in reply to Kenneth Ingram

   That is great information to know, Thank you very much

   
   
   
   
10. James Smith

    

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    1/27/2021 6:01 AM

    We have been seeing a lot of experimental use of chemicals at lower rate on greens that are not labeled for greens. while there is some damage to the plant its not long term. I would think that this would be something worth trying out because it can be used as a teaching aid. 
    I would be glad to send you some info on it if you email me. rsmith@auduboninstitute.org