Effects of Clippings and Fertilizers on Warm-Season Turfgrasses

Authors

  • Jerry R. Vernon
  • Donald L. Cawthon
  • Richard G. Dubes
  • Larry J. Klingbeil

Keywords:

mulching mower, Milorganite

Abstract

Six warm-season turfgrasses were established on a clay-loam soil to determine the effects of clippings and nitrogen (N) fertilizers on growth and appearance. Ammonium sulfate produced higher clipping yields and tissue N content than Milorganite. Using 0.5 lb. N from ammonium sulfate per 1000 sq. ft. Recycling clippings increased growth without a reduction in tissue N content or general appearance. Compared with other grasses, ‘Prairie’ buffalograss and bermudagrass cultivars generally had greater tissue N levels and growth. The growth and quality of ‘Georgia Common’ centipedegrass declined during the second year of the study. General appearance ratings for ‘Emerald’ zoysiagrass declined during the second year at higher N rates supplied by ammonium sulfate.

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Published

2017-09-19

How to Cite

Vernon, J. R., Cawthon, D. L., Dubes, R. G., & Klingbeil, L. J. (2017). Effects of Clippings and Fertilizers on Warm-Season Turfgrasses. Texas Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 6, 99–108. Retrieved from https://txjanr.agintexas.org/index.php/txjanr/article/view/372

Issue

Vol. 6 (1993)

Section

Research Articles