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Aim

  • Removes dew and loose surface material
  • Helps reduce incidence of disease

Method

Brush pitch surface (daily if possible) to help restore levels and produce striping (aesthetics)

Timing

August to June

Effects of incorrect procedure

  • Possible occurence of disease
  • Pitch not aesthetically pleasing

Equipment

  • Use pedestrian or tractor mounted drag brush
  • Brush width min 2 metres

Practical Tips

  • This operation can be replaced by harrowing
  • A tractor mounted drag brush is more appropriate on larger pitches
  • The direction of brushing should change with each operation