Fairway Terminology InfoGuide
Crown —
The thickened part of the grass plant closest to the soil from which roots extend down
and blades shoot up.
Cultivar —
A plant of a single species that differs from another in specific characters such as
disease resistance, leaf width, insect resistance.
Cultivation —
A mechanical procedure such as spiking, grooving, water injection, or core-removing
on established turf to improve its characteristics.
Cutting Action —
A reel type mower cuts grass with a scissor-like shearing action as the moving helix-
shaped reel blade passes over a stationary bedknife. This cutting action requires that the
bedknife and reel blades be sharp, matched, and in close relationship with each other.
Cutting Height or Height of Cut —
BENCH SET: The height at which the top edge of the bedknife is set above a flat level
surface that contacts the bottom of both the front and rear roller
EFFECTIVE HEIGHT OF CUT: The height of cut on the turf. This will usually be
higher than the bench setting because the rollers/wheels will not sink into the turf to the
ground level.
Generally, within the H.O.C. range for a given species or cultivar, mowing too closely
weakens the plant, causes shallow rooting, lowers resistance to drought, increases
susceptibility to fungus diseases, and encourages thinning of turf. In addition, close
mowing brings more light to the ground surface and encourages the germination and
growth of weedy grasses and broadleaf plants.
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