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  • First measurements, first treatments

    On 31/10/2023, commencing at 7am, stimpmeter readings were taken from all areas, in accordance with USGA guidelines. The following data was generated. After the measurements were taken, zones 1,3,5,7 were treated with 5L/ha of GraVia silicon. A putting green at Swadlincote golf centre

  • Setting up the trial

    The putting green was divided into 8 x 1m wide plots spanning the full length of the green, approximately 10 metres each. Each plot was marked with white paint in the corners with a number assigned to all plots to be treated (Zone 1, 3, 5, 7). This was done on 30/10/2023 at 7am, ahead…

  • Equipment

    To carry out the project I needed to use the following equipment. Matabi Style 7 pump sprayer 40ml GraVia Silicon (1L supplied free of charge by GBR Technology) White line marking paint (Supplied free of charge by GBR Technology) String line – 2 x 10metres minimum pegs (5, minimum) Tape measure, at least 10metres Stimpmeter…

  • Data Generation

    On the following dates, stimpmeter readings were taken from all eight zones. 31/10/2023 7/11/2023 14/11/2023 21/11/2023 28/11/2023 5/12/2023 All the data generated was input into an excel spreadsheet and used to create graphs and data. The above data was generated. On 21/11/2023 a second application of GraVia was applied to areas marked for treatments (Zone…

  • The idea…

    A number of products join the turf market and gain traction through good marketing, word of mouth and regularly without and research proven claims. The turf industry does not require research data for the sale, supply and use of biostimulants. This leads to Silicon, a commonly sold and little researched element, with many claimed benefits.…

  • First discussions

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  • Project proposal poster

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  • A bit of health and safety!

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