Reel Mower Terminology
Height of Cut (H.O.C.) —
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.
NOTE: Two different cutting units set at the same BENCH SET HEIGHT OF CUT may
have a different EFFECTIVE HEIGHT OF CUT because they have different total
weights, rollers, skids and bedknife attitudes. For example: A bench setting of 1/2 inch
(13 mm) may result in an effective or actual cutting height of 9/16 inch (14 mm) because
of the plant material that elevates the rollers.
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.
Hydroseeding —
A high pressure spray technique for applying seed, mulch and fertilizer in a water
slurry over a seedbed.
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