Chemistry in growing grass

Grass has many benefits that are essential to daily life on Earth.Therefore, it is essential to study the chemistry of grass to protect it from disease,drought,and environmental threats that we are faced with on a daily basis .

40.5 % of the vegetation on Earth is grass

Soil is the foundation to produce healthy and productive grass.The physical and chemical characteristics of soil is crucial for plant growth and survival.

Fertile Soil supports plant growth

Chemical Elements for plant growth

• Non-mineral -air and water
• Carbon(C)
• Hydrogen(H)
• Oxygen(O)
• Nitrogen(N)

The ideal soil ph for grass is from 6.5-7.

ph thats

• Have deficiencies in Ca,Mg,and P which can be toxic to grass.
• Increases the probability of Turfgrass disease.

ph thats > 7.5

• Soils are deficient in :
• Phosphorus
• Iron(Chlorotic turf)
• Magnesium
• Boron
• Copper
• Zinc
• DISEASES that result from high ph: Pink Snow Mold and Take all Patch.

Primary Nutrients

• Nitrogen(N)
• Phosphorus(P)
• Potassium(K)

Secondary Nutrients

• Calcium (Ca)
• Magnesium(Mg)
• Sulfur(S)
• These elements help control soil ph

Athletic fields

Agriculture

Back yard

Sources

• Http://www.lawnfertilizers.com/info/lime-sulphur.html
• www.lawncare.net/major-nutrients-needed-by-lawn-grass/
• www.fsl.orst.edu/forages/projects/regrowth/print-section.cfm?title=Importan...
• www.chemistryislife.com/the-chemistry-of-grass