Weed number (assigned by instructor:

assignment #5:

bring two turf weeds to class

Due 21 October 1997

ORH 3222C - Turfgrass Culture

University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale

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The purpose of this assignment is to encourage closer study of turf weeds, their growth habit, method of propagation, and identification characteristics. To accomplish this we will grow weeds in 1-gallon containers, irrigated and properly cared. Please don't everybody bring in goosegrass, matchweed, and dollarweed.

Make sure that the two (or more) turf weeds you bring to class will survive. It is suggested that you dig an intact root ball and place the intact roots and soil in a supportive container. You don't have to pot up your weeds, but just make sure it is not going to roll around in your vehicle. A little supplemental water might help, particularly if the weeds were collected from a dry site. The biggest dangers, however, is excess desiccation from leaving the weeds in a sunny or windy environment, or from collecting them too soon. It may be amazing, but when you want to grow weeds, it can actually be a challenge!

Weed data

Student name ____________________________________

Species of turf and use of turf area:

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Management conditions (e.g., quality of irrigation, mowing, fertilization program:

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Other pest problems, present or past:

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Approximate extent of this weed (a percent or descriptive language): __________________________

Nature of the problem (How does this weed affect the turf area?)

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Any benefits of this weed: ____________________________________________________________