Berkshire, England: Quality Master Plan (QMP) is a tool developed by Indigrow for greenkeepers and groundspersons to monitor and quantify green quality and performance in an objective, measurable manner.
“QMP provides physical analysis, allowing us to understand what is going on under the surface,” said Brian Croose, Asean Regional Manager for Indigrow, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.
“Only after physical analysis is nutrient analysis relevant. Turf can only fully utilise nutrients with a properly functioning rootzone.
“It’s important to remember where in the world you are located, as climate has a huge effect on soil profiles and nutrition levels and requirements,” said Croose, adding that the most important environmental demands for crops are: temperature, moisture, available oxygen, soil pH and available nutrients.
“Physical analysis allows growers to understand what is going on under the soil’s surface, taking into consideration all of these environmental demands. Only after physical analysis is nutrient analysis relevant,” he added.
QMP will measure:
Applying QMP for three years validates actions to be optimal for the ability of reaching high quality on greens and other playing surfaces. With QMP a maintenance programme can be designed to ensure a greenkeeper concentrates his or her efforts accurately and measurably:
“Our team of expert staff around the globe are able to offer bespoke advice for any geographic location or climate,” said Croose.