January
January is very often the coldest month. Go on the pitches only when necessary. Keep players off in either very wet or very cold conditions.
February
Wet and cold again! Do try to keep fixtures played by chain harrowing and rolling or using the Quadraplay if needs be.
March
Put on a feed now if the weather allows, a 6-0-12 would be my recommendation. This will give the top growth a boost and will also stimulate the roots.
April
If at all possible try and get your cutters down to around 40mm during April. This is so that at the end of the month when you begin work you can work the seed into the soil much easier.
May
Try and keep the surface moist to allow the best growing conditions but try and keep off the pitches for at least a fortnight.
June
Continue to keep on top of the mowing, but let the grass begin to grow out to 75mm towards the end of the month. If we do have a dry spell, try and keep the areas as moist as possible.
July
A summer feed would be of benefit and I would recommend a 12-4-4 fertilizer.
August
Begin to get ready for the season ahead. Check all goal post and sockets for safety. It may be 12 months since anyone looked at these posts.
September
The start of the season….Keep on top of the mowing as there will still hopefully be a good amount of growth.