Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) describes the mechanism by which the main plant nutrient ions are held in the soil. Low CEC can cause nutritional problems for our turfgrass plants and is usually an indicator of very high sand content, low pH or both.
Tag: agronomy
Localised dry patch…again
Localised dry patch is a disorder found in many bowls and golf greens. It can devastate the surface of greens and render them unplayable in extreme cases. Even mild cases will have a serious affect on green performance. John looks at the causes and cures in this article.