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Which of these seed parts or characteristics is NOT used to identify turfgrass seeds? -
✔✔Seed Coat
Which of these fertilizers would be the best to apply to a newly seeded area because of its
lower salt index that will reduce the potential for burning new turfgrass plants? -
✔✔Milorganite organic fertilizer
Which of the following equations is used ti calculate Pure Live Seed (PLS), which is used to
determine truly how much of the seed sown in an area will actually germinate and grow into
turfgrass plants? - ✔✔Purity x Germination = PLS
What month would be the best to establish a creeping bentgrass putting green from a seed? -
✔✔September
When mowing newly established turfgrasses, which of the following practices should be
avoided? - ✔✔Use a heavy piece of equipment for initial mowing
Which of these items would NOT be included on a seed label? - ✔✔Seeding Rate
Which of these was NOT listed as a common mistake when preparing a site for seed
establishment? - ✔✔- poor drainage
- rough seed bed
- weed infestations
NONE OF THE ABOVE
Which irrigation scheduling would be the best while initially establishing turfgrasses from seed
or sprigs? - ✔✔Light and frequent irrigation to keep the soil surface wet
, Which vegetative propagule generally contains stolon and rhizome material that can be
purchased in bushels? - ✔✔Sprigs
Which of these is NOT a quality of "good sod"? - ✔✔Drought intolerant
In preparation for establishing a new turfgrass area, removing as much weed material via
physical or chemical methods is critical to reduce weed invasion following planting. Which
technique described below would limit weed pressure during establishment of a new turfgrass
area? - ✔✔Apply non-selective herbicide (Roundup or FINALE), irrigate to promote new
growth, and reapply nonselective herbicide.
When mowing newly established turfgrasses, which of the following practices should be
AVOIDED? - ✔✔using heavy equipment for initial mowing
Which of these bushel classifications contains more material? - ✔✔Texas Bushel
Which of the following turfgrass propagules is NOT classifies as vegetative? - ✔✔Seed
Most selective herbicides (herbicide that controls a weed, but does not affect a desirable plant)
can be applied to a newly established turfgrass after it has been _______________. -
✔✔mowed
Which of the following turfgrasses could most effectively be plugged for establishment? -
✔✔Hybrid Bermuda Grass
Which of the following was NOT a benefit of establishing turf from sod? - ✔✔Lower fertilizer
requirments
CORRECT/ Verified Answers
Which of these seed parts or characteristics is NOT used to identify turfgrass seeds? -
✔✔Seed Coat
Which of these fertilizers would be the best to apply to a newly seeded area because of its
lower salt index that will reduce the potential for burning new turfgrass plants? -
✔✔Milorganite organic fertilizer
Which of the following equations is used ti calculate Pure Live Seed (PLS), which is used to
determine truly how much of the seed sown in an area will actually germinate and grow into
turfgrass plants? - ✔✔Purity x Germination = PLS
What month would be the best to establish a creeping bentgrass putting green from a seed? -
✔✔September
When mowing newly established turfgrasses, which of the following practices should be
avoided? - ✔✔Use a heavy piece of equipment for initial mowing
Which of these items would NOT be included on a seed label? - ✔✔Seeding Rate
Which of these was NOT listed as a common mistake when preparing a site for seed
establishment? - ✔✔- poor drainage
- rough seed bed
- weed infestations
NONE OF THE ABOVE
Which irrigation scheduling would be the best while initially establishing turfgrasses from seed
or sprigs? - ✔✔Light and frequent irrigation to keep the soil surface wet
, Which vegetative propagule generally contains stolon and rhizome material that can be
purchased in bushels? - ✔✔Sprigs
Which of these is NOT a quality of "good sod"? - ✔✔Drought intolerant
In preparation for establishing a new turfgrass area, removing as much weed material via
physical or chemical methods is critical to reduce weed invasion following planting. Which
technique described below would limit weed pressure during establishment of a new turfgrass
area? - ✔✔Apply non-selective herbicide (Roundup or FINALE), irrigate to promote new
growth, and reapply nonselective herbicide.
When mowing newly established turfgrasses, which of the following practices should be
AVOIDED? - ✔✔using heavy equipment for initial mowing
Which of these bushel classifications contains more material? - ✔✔Texas Bushel
Which of the following turfgrass propagules is NOT classifies as vegetative? - ✔✔Seed
Most selective herbicides (herbicide that controls a weed, but does not affect a desirable plant)
can be applied to a newly established turfgrass after it has been _______________. -
✔✔mowed
Which of the following turfgrasses could most effectively be plugged for establishment? -
✔✔Hybrid Bermuda Grass
Which of the following was NOT a benefit of establishing turf from sod? - ✔✔Lower fertilizer
requirments
