Investigation of cool‐season species, seeding rate, and nitrogen fertilization in sod production: II. Management and shelf‐life

Research is required on sod to explore the differences in management and postharvest practices help inform producers reduce information inefficiencies that affect supply demand of cool-season turfgrass sod. Replicated field experiments were conducted Indiana Minnesota quantify effect species (strong creeping red fescue [Festuca rubra L. ssp. Gaudin], Chewings [F. commutata tall arundinacea Schreb.], Kentucky bluegrass [Poa pratensis L.]), seeding rate (1, 2, 3 pure live seed (PLS) cm−2), N fertilization (98, 196, 294 kg ha−1 yr−1) growth shelf-life storage. Turf height measurements occurred at multiple timings calculate rates treatments. Sod was harvested spring autumn stored pallets for either 24 or 72 h then reinstalled its previous location treatment effects assessed. Seeding had no transplant success Differences demonstrate potential savings growers through less mowing requirement when producing fine Treatments did not influence internal heating rolls, which higher than, but similar to, diurnal fluctuations air temperatures. There minimal among rates, indicates strong fescue, 24–72 after a harvest will hinder success.