Spring Dead Spot
Common Name
Spring Dead Spot
Seasons of Activity
Autumn/Winter.
Areas of Plant Infected
Roots
Cultural Methods of Control
Balanced nutrition, increase height of cut, reduce thatch levels, improve drainage.
Scientific Name
Leptosphaeria spp
Key Distinguishing Feature
Circular patches of bleached, straw coloured dead grass appear in spring as the dormant grass regrows. Patches are also visible in autumn and winter after a series of unusually cool days or wet, cold weather. Patches are a few cm to 1m in diameter. Patches reappear and expand in the same spot for 3 or more years. After 2 to 3 years, the centres of active patches may remain alive, and the patch takes on a "ring-like" appearance. Roots of affected plants turn dark brown to black and are severely rotted. Regrowth of grass into affected patches is slow and patches may remain barren or fill with weeds.
Key Products for Control:
Voltar 500SC - 65mL/100sqm in 10L of water
Voltar 250SC - 130mL/100sqm in 10L of water
Impala - 60mL/100sqm in 5L of water (sprayer only) or 6mL/10sqm in 9L of water (watering can)
Tribeca - 60mL/100sqm in 5L of water
Tombstone Duo - 20mL/100sqm in 4-16L of water
Bumper - 24mL/100sqm in 10L
Related products
Indigo Voltar 250SC 5L
Adama Bumper 625 1L
Posterity Turf 500mL
Indigo Voltar 500SC 1L
