Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA, Turf Dietitian, Inc Now that Turf Dietitian is testing the levels of simple carbohydrates in plants with our plant tissue equipment, we must learn as much as possible about their significance in the plant and soil and share the knowledge with you. As humanity has evolved since life started on… Read More »
fundamentals of plant health
Plant Hormones
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA At Turf Dietitian we continually educate ourselves on plant and soil health in order to be the best resource possible for turf professionals. Coming from a long line of Farmers and Teachers, I feel it’s in my DNA to share everything we learn, with anyone who has a desire to… Read More »
Plant Enzymes
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA As we are wrapping up the addition of plant growth hormones to our plant tissue analyzer, we are now focusing on the following addition of plant enzymes. Adding another factor into our analyzer and its software takes up to 3 months, so in the meantime, look at this article and… Read More »
Six Basic Factors for Plant Health – #3, #4 & #5
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian The standard testing methods to determine the nutrient content of the soil have been around for many decades. The lab data from testing soil for the nutrient reserve is information that practically every Superintendent in the world knows how to analyze. However, guidelines and target… Read More »
Organic Matter Management
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian Organic matter is the most essential of all soil components; organic matter is the most critical but, conversely, the most obstructive and misunderstood. Organic matter provides a reservoir for nutrients, microorganisms, carbohydrates, organic compounds, and water. However, if the organic matter becomes too dense, it… Read More »
Nutrient of the Month – Boron – The Personal Trainer for Plants
Written by Mike Hamilton, CCA & President of Turf Dietitian “I’m a personal trainer for plants.” Boron may not be on your radar when considering what nutrients to apply to get your turf as strong as possible. So, why is boron the nutrient of the month in March? Because March is the month when turf… Read More »
