To clear the snow off your greens, or not, seems to be the question on most Superintendents minds right now here in the Mid-Atlantic. The discussions about how long has the turf been under cover and is there an ice layer are the main concerns. As with any turf management processes, there are always different points of view. For some, the fear of mechanical damage is a concern . The other edge of the sword is whether there is damage from being under snow. So what do you do?
The old school answer of spreading Milorganite, is probably a thing of the past, with the concerns of too much nitrogen. Currently, the use of colored topdressing, is the most prevelent answer. Today, I heard one I had never heard before, sunflower seeds.
So the problem is one that has not been an issue for years. With another polar vortex in the long range forecast, it will be an interesting couple of weeks.
WJC
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