Module 5:

5.3 Providing insight into activities

5.3.18 Verticutting

What is used?

Verticutter units on a power unit.

Fuel for power unit (typically diesel or petrol).

Which one of the following options is the most significant reason for verticutting a pitch?

Some reasons for verticutting

1. To keep the base of the sward clear of decaying organic matter, helping to improve water infiltration rate.
2. To help stand up flattened / horizontal grass or creeping weeds, especially prior to mowing, improving sward uniformity.
3. To weaken weed and undesirable grass content within a sward, helping to improve the desirable grass species content.
4. To improve consistency of ball to surface interactions.