grass fungus

da*****@st**********.free – posted 15 September 2003 16:14

We had a largish area turfed over new compressed top soil this summer just before the hot spell. We watered it in extensively and the turf looked to have knitted together well. When we gave it the first cut we noticed a thick mat of sticky white at the base of the grass. Almost all the new lawn is covered and whilst the grass is growing it looks thin. We have been told it is a fungus caused by cold water on hot soil and it will go over the winter. A fungus spray for plants was recommended but has made no difference and the grass is now starting to look dry as we have stopped watering. What is it likely to be and is there any treatment. Can we water again?

BenjaminWilson – posted 17 September 2003 07:34

quote:Originally posted by da*****@st**********.free:We had a largish area turfed over new compressed top soil this summer just before the hot spell. We watered it in extensively and the turf looked to have knitted together well. When we gave it the first cut we noticed a thick mat of sticky white at the base of the grass. Almost all the new lawn is covered and whilst the grass is growing it looks thin. We have been told it is a fungus caused by cold water on hot soil and it will go over the winter. A fungus spray for plants was recommended but has made no difference and the grass is now starting to look dry as we have stopped watering. What is it likely to be and is there any treatment. Can we water again?

Dchall_San_Antonio – posted 18 September 2003 10:33

Go to watering one time per week and water long enough to apply a full inch.

Then apply corn meal to kill the fungus. It will take 3 weeks to work. Apply at a rate of 20 pounds per 1,000 square feet. I get corn meal in 50 pound bags at the local feed store for $6.50.