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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAKING UNDISTURBED SOIL CORES 1. Cut 2" PVC pipe into a section long enough to reach at least 6 inches into the green. The PVC pipe must pe diameter must be 2" to fit our equipment. 2. Sharpen the penetrating end of the pipe. 3. Drill two holes opposite each other near the tip of the pipe so that a metal rod can be inserted as a handle for removing the core. 4. Pound the PVC pipe into the green. If greens are old push-up greens pound the pipe as far as it will go (5" minimum).
Figure: Pound 2" PVC pipe into the green. 5. Remove the core, pack each end with paper, tape both ends with duct tape, and pack cores securely for shipping. 6. Send samples to: Tifton Physical Soil Testing Lab, Inc. Phone No. (229) 382-7292 7. A complete Rootzone Analysis will be performed on the top 3" core which includes a physical analysis (ASTM F1815), complete particle size analysis (ASTM F1632), organic matter analysis minus the top 1/4" layer (ASTM F1647, A), pH and lime recommendations (ASTM D4972), and USGA recommendations for a putting green rootzone mixture (greensmix). Cost - $290.00 per sample. Turn-around time 2 days. A recommendation will be included with the analysis. |
