Title: Identify nutrient management practices.
Course: Turfgrass Management (18054-III) > Section: Applying Science to Turf Management

Identification should include

- listing nutrients necessary for turfgrass growth
- identifying differences between quick-release and slow-release nitrogen sources
- using or describing accepted nutrient management practices in a given situation
- calculating fertilizer rates base on soil samples
- identifying effect of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) on plant growth
- following current nutrient management regulations
- considering effects on water quality.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What nutrients are necessary for optimal turfgrass growth and development?
- What are the differences between quick-release and slow-release nitrogen sources?
- How do we calculate the quantity of nutrients in specific fertilizers?
- What is the importance of macronutrients in plant growth? Micronutrients?
- What is the procedure for correcting pH problems?
- What knowledge do we need to interpret soil analysis test results?
- How do we determine the quantity of fertilizer for a specific area, according to test results?
- What are the differences between liquid and granular fertilizers?
- What is the procedure for applying granular fertilizer?