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12 Inch Deep Mascaro

Profile Sampler

From the inventor of the original Soil Profile Sampler comes the new and improved 12

Inch Deep Mascaro Profile Sampler.

The sample is extracted and then the cutter blade is simply opened with the aid of a

specially designed hinge. No bolts or screws to fumble with when opening sampler.

Sample can be viewed instantly and it has the quality you have come to expect from Turf-

Tec International.

This well-constructed device will take an

undisturbed soil profile 12 inches deep, 3 inches

wide and 1/2 inch thick. Sample can be

photographed and easily replaced.

Sample can be dried and mounted for further

reference. Use it for teaching to clearly show the

root zone, profile, thatch and subsoil. The 12 Inch

Deep Mascaro Profile Sampler is long enough to even check perched water table layer in

USGA Greens.

SPS3-S - 12 Inch Deep Mascaro Profile Sampler

Summary of content (7 pages)

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2 Inch Deep Mascaro Profile Sampler From the inventor of the original Soil Profile Sampler comes the new and improved 12 Inch Deep Mascaro Profile Sampler. The sample is extracted and then the cutter blade is simply opened with the aid of a specially designed hinge. No bolts or screws to fumble with when opening sampler. Sample can be viewed instantly and it has the quality you have come to expect from TurfTec International.
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The Turf-Tec 12 inch deep Mascaro Profile Sampler TAKING A SOIL PROFILE SAMPLE When taking a soil profile sample, be sure cutter blades are securely closed. Next, raise the instrument a foot or two above the turf and drive it straight down quickly. This will make it cut through the surface thatch and make a clean cut through the turf. Place foot on the ledge and push the sampler in until the desired depth of sample is achieved or until it is stopped by the footplate.
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A Practical Guide to Analyzing the Soil Profile of Golf Greens By TOM MASCARO Green Section Committeeman (Reprinted from the USGA GREEN EECTION RECORD July, 1992) E clean soil sample without disturbing the playing surface. A clean soil profile, to a trained eye, can be read like a book. Close observation can reveal both good and bad conditions that may exist in the top 6-inch layer of soil. STABLISHED GREENS can reveal their secrets when you analyze the soil profile.
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Turfgrass Leaves - Observe the green surface leaves. Use a magnifying glass to observe the cut of the grass blade. A clean cut is necessary for proper appearance, health, and playability of the plant. A tom, ragged cut indicates that adjustments need to be made to the greensmowers. Severely injured leaf tissue exposes more plant cells to infection from disease organisms. A ragged cut also causes an unsightly brown appearance in the turf. Look for disease spots or lesions on the leaf.
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Grubs, Mole Crickets -Look for grubs and cutworm activity. Mole crickets also can be found in the thatch layer in southern turf. If present, sample other areas to determine if control measures should be taken. Algae, Black Layer, Slim Mold Algae, black layer, and slime molds often can be observed growing in the mat layer, on the soil surface, and in the soil profile. Their growth usually is encouraged by soil acidity and excess soil moisture.
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compression of hollow tine Aerifiers at the base of their penetration. Soil compaction restricts root growth, inhibits the downward infiltration of water and nutrients, and restricts oxygen from entering the root zone. Nutrients remain at the surface of a compacted profile, which in turn encourages shallow root systems. Soil compaction can have a profound effect on the game of golf, too, drawing complaints from golfers who like their shots to “hold.
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It appears that some of the most damaging layers are those that consist of heavy topdressing over thatch and mat. These layers usually are wellpreserved in the profile. This type of layer can be quite thin or very heavy, depending upon how much thatch and mat had accumulated before being buried with topdressing. Roots - Root development can be observed by lifting away the soil with the point of a knife. Check for white, healthy roots and rhizomes.