Growth Regulation

During the summer months, and wet season, we apply a growth regulator product called Primo to nearly all parts of the golf course which assists us in keeping the turf under control. Applied monthly, it slows growth by limiting cell division in the leaf blade so when heavy rains are around and we can't cut fairways for a week, it ensures the length of the grass does not get out of control. We applied our first application last week to the fairways which has caused a slight change in colour to the fairways. The first application typically gives the fairways a slight 'smokey' look which you may have noticed. By the second and third applications (November/December) however, this turns more to the typical dark green.