SEASONAL
Cricket pitches require several applications annually.
DAILY
Watering in small amounts multiple times throughout the day allows for an even soak into the soil profile. The amount of water to be applied will vary based on weather conditions. It is important to have enough water to maintain the turf plant while not overwatering and softening the pitch. Watering the soil profile to depth is a crucial step to produce a hard, bouncy surface.
WEEKLY
Rolling is crucial to the production of fast pitches, since the cricket square requires a firm, even surface. Rolling of the pitch begins with a light roller when all surface water has disappeared. The weight of the roller is increased as the pitch dries to get the most compaction possible before match play.
Following match play, pitches are checked for small scars or depressions and repaired where necessary. The application of sieved/screened heavy clay loam to the surface of the square improves and restores the underlying soil. The clay is spread by hand or machine thoroughly and keyed into the surface by use of a Turf Leveling Lute.
Cricket pitch grass clippings are collected and dried to later be spread over bare areas of pitch and then rolled in. This process is utilized to restore a uniform appearance visually and to keep play on the pitch consistent.
Mowing is the main operation carried out on the cricket field . Walk - behind greens mowers are used to maintain a desired grass blade height of approximately 1 / 4 to 1 / 2 - inch all season over the square. City of Irvine pitches are measured to youth regulation standards. Templates, string and tape measures are used to ensure straight and accurate dimensions on pitches.
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