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Strange brown grass #803116
Asked July 26, 2022, 12:41 PM EDT
What is this strange brown grass growing within my regular grass? Has been there spring. Is not dead spot.
Stark County Ohio
Expert Response
Thank you for your question.
Could you please attach a few photos of the brown grass in your lawn?
Here u go
The most prevalent lawn issues at during this season are caused by fungi.
Ectotrophic root-infecting or ERI fungi could be a one possible cause.
Below is a link with further information about summer patch conditions and preventions.
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-3082
Rhizoctonia solani is another fungus that can cause turf brown spotting.
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-3084
Soil testing and/or sending in plant materials for testing can assist with a definitive diagnosis.
Here is some information on how and where to send a soil sample.
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1132
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2022 12:27:00 PM
To: Javier Icaza <<personal data hidden>>
Subject: Re: Strange brown grass (#0073047)
I'm not sure why the links are not working for you.
I saved the fact sheets as PDF's from the website and included them in this response.
Hopefully, you will be able to view them in this format.
Sent: Friday, July 29, 2022 1:33:36 PM
To: Javier Icaza <<personal data hidden>>
Subject: Re: Strange brown grass (#0073047)
Hello Javier,
I don’t believe so.
Both of the publications from Ohio State University refer to OSU Extension Bulletin L-187, Management of Turfgrass Pests, for the most current recommendations.
However, it seems to be updated in 2011 and I am not aware of any more recent publication.
Below are both the link and the PDF of Extension Bulletin L-187.
https://turfdisease.osu.edu/sites/turfdisease/files/imce/L-187-2011%20from%20kim%2004.11.11.pdf
I am not able to recommend any brand names in order to avoid of any commercial conflict of interest.
However, Extension Bulletin L-187 does list quite a few common names for recommended fungicides.
I would also suggest an online search for these to determine the commercial names/manufacturers of these products that would best meet your needs.
I also recommend sending in a soil/plant sample to fully identify the issue before treating it.
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2022 2:36:48 PM
To: Javier Icaza <<personal data hidden>>
Subject: Re: Strange brown grass (#0073047)
Here is the link as well as a PDF attachment.
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1132
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2022 3:27:01 PM
To: Javier Icaza <<personal data hidden>>
Subject: Re: Strange brown grass (#0073047)
We have covered possible issues and solutions last July as well as how to take and submit a soil sample
Do you have additional questions?
Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 11:12:48 AM
To: Javier Icaza <<personal data hidden>>
Subject: Re: Strange brown grass (#0073047)
Below is a link to the soil testing fact sheet.
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1132
I am also attaching it as a PDF for your convenience.
