Verticut?

Brenden – posted 12 April 2006 23:39

I own a 20″ McLain and was curious as to whether a 20″ Verticut reel is available as an aftermarket option? I know the reels can be changed out on golf course mowers for verti-cutting and was wondering if the McLane was adaptable. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

cohiba – posted 15 April 2006 07:19

On Golf Course mowers the entire cutting unit is switched out not just the reel. Is this for a back yard putting green? I would try to hook up with a superintendent that owns a Graden verticutter. The Graden will do all that you need. If this is for a regular lawn then a trip to the rental center will suffice. Try a Ryan Mataway seeder.

Brenden – posted 16 April 2006 00:01

Thanks Cohiba. Will the seeder without the seed give me the same effect as a verticutter? It is not for a puting green however I keep my perenial ryegrass lawn @ 3/16th, I topdress frequently and was looking for something to thin out all the “junk” to go along with the topdressing. Thanks Brenden

cohiba – posted 17 April 2006 16:15

I think it will be what your looking for. If not in one direction then do two. Don’t worry about tearing it up. P’ rye is really resilient. I know P’rye can take low HOC but 3/16″ is too ballsie for me. Do you have special water requirements?? How about disease? I thought Brown Patch would be an issue if too dense and too short.

Too have fairways like that!!!!

Brenden – posted 20 April 2006 22:28

7/16th, not 3/16th is what its at. 3/16th is a little low for my turf. Sorry for the confusion.