Leaf Spot

Identifying markers:

• Elongated oval spots on the leaves, Dark brown margins and brown centres.
• Crowns and roots of plants develop dark brown rot, grasses thin and die off.
• Unseasonably warm temperatures with dry compacted soil can spark an episode of leaf spot.
• High humidity, extended moisture, cutting too short and too much Nitrogen fertilizer will create ideal conditions for rapid spread.
• Leaf spot mostly affects perennial ryegrass but can spread to smooth stalked meadow grass, bent grasses and fescues.