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Posted: 28 February 2011 at 5:17am

Originally posted by Groundie

Max Power...What part of the UK are you in, perhaps you could get a local groundsman or ECBPA in.


 We sometimes wonder what planet Max's on Groundie !!Wink
]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:17:46 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5276&PID=213171#213171 Top tips for club groundsman : Max Power, there could be any... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5276&PID=213165#213165 Author: Groundie
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Posted: 27 February 2011 at 4:26pm

Max Power, there could be any number of reasons why the pitch is slow and low. Are the bowlers any good? Is there any grass plant on the surface? Have you covers? Is the pitch hard?
Have you taken any core samples to see what is going on under the surface? Are there any breaks in the soil profile? Have you any layering? Is consolidation to depth? Have you any roots. Could there be a pan?
What part of the UK are you in, perhaps you could get a local groundsman or ECBPA in.
Good luck.]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:26:24 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5276&PID=213165#213165 Top tips for club groundsman : Our club pitch is to not put too... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5276&PID=213100#213100 Author: Max Power
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Posted: 24 February 2011 at 3:59pm

Our club pitch is to not put too finer point on it fairly lifeless and slow. Any tips? I don't know loads about our process but I know a bit!]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:59:49 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5276&PID=213100#213100 Top tips for club groundsman : good evening one and all Soil... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5276&PID=213062#213062 Author: yogibear
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Posted: 22 February 2011 at 8:42pm

good evening one and all
 
Soil temperatures have risen quite nicely this week, most places will be above 6 degrees, so the grass plant will be on the move.
My tip is start your spring fertiliser programme this week end.
Squares that have that yellow look are screaming for some NPK.
If you have not had a soil test to indicate you soils actual nutrient requirements, an 11.5.5 fertiliser, or something close to this blend will be quite safe, applied at 25 to 35 grms per sq mrt.
This will not flush the grass, but give it some strenth to with stand any verti cuting, and indeed the cross rolling that every one will be itching to get on with.
And talking of spring rolling be patient, remember you cannot roll water, 4 hrs rolling when soil conditions are spot on, will be more benificial than 10 hrs in the wrong conditions
 
]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:42:26 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5276&PID=213062#213062 Top tips for club groundsman : My top tip would be always make... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5276&PID=212907#212907 Author: spin wizard
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Posted: 15 February 2011 at 11:26pm

My top tip would be always make good pitches, regardless if its a first class game or a school game.  Like for instance, back here, the only time the nets are prepared is when a first class or international game is coming here.  It's ridiculous.  They should always try their best to get the best pitch.]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:26:03 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5276&PID=212907#212907 Top tips for club groundsman : Please use this thread to facilitate... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5276&PID=212891#212891 Author: Doctor
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Posted: 15 February 2011 at 11:36am

Please use this thread to facilitate ideas and good practice for the average club groundsman.
Some club groundsman may not have the budgets and machinery that you have - so any tips are welcomed.
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