For Eagle Point Superintendent Sam Green The Promise Of Increased Soil Oxygen Got Him To Try Something Unfamiliar, Impressive Results Convinced Him To Make Agriox Part Of His Program
When Agriox was introduced to me it seemed too good to be true. The fact that I hadn’t heard of a slow-release soil oxygen product like it before made me skeptical, but we had some spots on our Par-3 with heavy organic that made for a good trial. Once we saw the grass was becoming healthier and healing easier after aeration, we ordered a season’s worth for the championship course. The proof is in the pudding, and at our annual member/guest invitational recently (June ’08) our greens were as firm as we’ve ever had them despite putting out minimal water, in 100 degree temperatures, while double cutting and rolling all week.
I’m a big believer in the value of having high aerobic microbial counts, especially to help fight off pathogens, and in my view that is the primary benefit of increasing the dissolved oxygen in your soil moisture. We’ve also seen a reduction in the use of N, which shows me it is helping the plant to more completely access nutrients suspended in the soil. I have recommended the product to other superintendents around the country and will continue to do so. If any superintendents considering Agriox have doubts, I would take a call to discuss my positive experiences.
Sam Green, Superintendent
Eagle Point Golf Club
Wilmington, NC
1 comment June 10th, 2008