How to establish grass?

What is the post establish fertiliser recomendation for the passpallum grass golf course ?

• Answer:

  Fertilizer requirements of seashore paspalum are less than those for bermudagrass. At low annual rates of nitrogen application, seashore paspalum maintains density better than bermudagrass. Research at the University of California showed that seashore paspalum responds to nitrogen fertilizer by increased growth and a darker green color up to about 8 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. per year. However, above 4 pounds of nitrogen per year, scalping becomes a problem on seashore paspalum. Scalping is particularly a problem following summer applications of nitrogen. Most of the nitrogen fertilizer should be applied in the spring and fall with emphasis on fall fertilization. A suggested nitrogen fertilization schedule for seashore paspalum on lawns, athletic fields and golf course fairways where clippings are not removed would be 1 pound in March, 1/2 pound in May and July and 1 pound in October. Research information on shade tolerance, cold tolerance and drought tolerance of seashore paspalum is limited. But observations indicate the species does not tolerate prolonged freezing conditions as well as bermudagrass. Its area of adaptation is probably similar to that of centipedegrass. Seashore paspalum thrives in moist sites. It tolerates wet conditions much better than bermudagrass. And, although it survives prolonged dry periods, it shows moisture stress before bermudagrass. Again, its drought tolerance is probably similar to that of centipedegrass. Golf Couse Industry Magazine Paspalum progress (Turfgrass management) FEATURES - FEATURE, TURFGRASS With more experience and research, superintendents are improving disease management on seashore paspalum. http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/Article.aspx?article_id=71190