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27 Apr 2004 by Pitchcare Alastair
Betty asks ...
We received this enquiry, can anybody help?
The weather has become warmer and our wickets in the crease areas have started to crack. We have had plenty of rain previously. The wickets at the end of last season were tined,scarified, seeded and loamed and all has been looking well. Can you please advise me what I should do about the cracks?
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28 Apr 2004 by Loammeister
cracks
Betty
The cracks themwelves are not actually a problem, it's only if the edges of the cracks disintegrate thus causing variation in bounce which can become a problem. If the loam is of the required standard then the edges of the cracks should remain hard enough for the duration of the match and not present a problem.
Cracks are caused by contraction in the clay which comprises between 25-35% of the loam. If the clay content is higher then the cracks may become consequently wider as the clay will contract more.
If you do get disintegration in the pitch then you could potentially have a problem. Keep an eye on how they vary with conditions and under match conditions, and if you have further problems post to the board again or email me info@gsbloams.co.uk
Good Luck!
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29 Apr 2004 by A Knight
Cracks
When I get cracks around the crease area I run some grass seed into them. When it germinates the roots will then help to bind the crack and stabilize it.
30 Apr 2004 by Hipper
Cracks
I don't wish to insult anyone but another cause of cracks is if slit tines have been used. I've seen this on cricket squares.
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