WEATHER SUMMARY – Spring 2007
Prevailing weather conditions have a marked effect on the management of turf.
In this new web feature we provide greenkeepers and groundsmen with an overview of current seasonal weather conditions and the effects these have had on growth. The review also provides a direct comparison between this year and the same season last year.
The summary is designed to help turf professionals to better understand the effects of the weather and what actions can be taken to alleviate problems caused by the weather.
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Soil Temperature Data
In general, spring 2007 presented better growing conditions from a temperature perspective vs. 2006, predominantly because of the different weather pattern associated with this period.
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Rainfall and Evapotranspiration Data
Rainfall levels in spring 2007 vs. 2006 and E.T graphically illustrate that this spring has been one of extremes. January and February showed extremely high levels of rainfall, falling in large amounts over short periods, indicated by high spikes on the graphs.
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Evapotranspiration Data and Irrigation
ET is often used as an indicator to irrigation requirement, however, there are many variables associated with it, such as rootzone type, sprinkler / system efficiency, wind direction and strength.
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I would like to thank Sean Wilson, Course Manager at The Oxfordshire for his diligent data collection and submission.
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