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1. The actual height at which grasses are cut. Varies from bench setting, depending on degree of thatch and flotation of cutting unit. See also [[Cutting height]] and [[Bench setting]].<br>
1. The actual height at which grasses are cut. Varies from bench setting, depending on degree of [[thatch]] and flotation of cutting unit. See also Cutting height and Bench setting.<br><br>


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http://hvp.osu.edu/albums/turf_covers/reelground.jpg<br><br>
http://www.horticulturalservices.co.uk/Grass003_files/GuyWithGrass_Sm.gif<br><br>
In the above photograph the actual cutting height often differs from the bench setting due to factors including the mowing unit.<br>
Proper cutting hight for grass to be cut.<br>
Source: Ohio State University Turfgrass Program<br><br>
Source:http://www.horticulturalservices.co.uk/ Grass003.htm<br><br>
http://hvp.osu.edu/albums/turf_covers/actualheight.jpg<br><br>
There are devices like the one above that measure the actual or effective mowing height.<br>
Source: Ohio State University Turfgrass Program<br><br>

Latest revision as of 11:14, 1 August 2017


1. The actual height at which grasses are cut. Varies from bench setting, depending on degree of thatch and flotation of cutting unit. See also Cutting height and Bench setting.

reelground.jpg

In the above photograph the actual cutting height often differs from the bench setting due to factors including the mowing unit.
Source: Ohio State University Turfgrass Program

actualheight.jpg

There are devices like the one above that measure the actual or effective mowing height.
Source: Ohio State University Turfgrass Program