Searing Summer Heat challenges Crops and Turfgrass

The West is in the middle of a record-shattering hot spell, fueling concern that crops and turfgrass could be harmed.Fortunately, there are ways growers and golf course superintendents can help this situation.Redox Bio-Nutrients has an array of technology to help plants through abiotic stress events such as excessive heat.Redox Chief Agronomic Officer Jared Sannar says products that can help plants better withstand prolonged hot spells include diKaP, Oxycom Calcium and H-85. This technology aids abiotic stress defense, keeps the plant hydrated, aids in water retention in the soil profile and stimulates root growth. Redox Turf Rx Sales Manager Todd Scott says K+ is a popular and effective choice by superintendents to help combat heat impacts on their courses.Scott says it’s helpful to understand the basic agronomic principal of achieving Redox homeostasis, or plant charge balance, which is a foundational part of keeping plants at their productive best.