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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SPECIFICATION SHEET
Specification Call Out: MARATHON II SOD/SEED
Technical Data |
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Common Name:
Marathon II®
Species:
Dwarf Tall Fescue
Festuca Arundinacea
Varieties:
Encore
Description:
Marathon II is our most advanced dwarf tall fescue. It retains the excellent durability of the species while enhancing its beauty. Marathon II can be mowed shorter, has greater density, and slightly narrower leaves, resulting in a more compact carpet-like appearance. The growth rate is somewhat slower, particularly in winter. Marathon II contains Encore, which is a proprietary variety developed exclusively for Southland Sod Farms and the Southern California market area. It is a second generation dwarf (sometimes termed ``double dwarf"). Primary selection criteria were short mature growth, compact dense crown, dark color, disease resistance, and leaf texture.
Guarantee:
Marathon II Sod carries one year free replacement guarantee contingent upon proper installation and minimum level of maintenance. |
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Uses: |
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Residences |
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Commercial Buildings |
Golf Courses |
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Cemeteries |
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Athletic Fields |
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Characteristics: |
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Color: |
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Dark green year around. |
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Growth Rate: |
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Summer, 3/4 to 1 1/4 inch per week.
Winter, 1/4 to 3/4 inch per week. |
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Texture: |
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Leaf width ranges from 1/16 to 3/16 inch
mixed. Within the range, leaves tend to
average narrower in winter and wider in
summer. |
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Density: |
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Approx. 60 tillers per 1 1/2 inch diameter core. |
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Height: |
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Root Depth: |
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Summer, 2 inch mowing height
recommended. Winter, 1 1/2 inch mowing
height recommended. |
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To 6 feet. |
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Adaptability: |
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All types (Amendments are recommended for heavy clay soils to promote drainage.) |
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Temp. Tolerance: |
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pH Range: |
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ECe Range: |
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Shade Tolerance: |
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25°F to 110°F. |
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5.0 to 8.5, 7.0 preferred. |
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Tolerant to 8.0, 0 to 4.0 preferred. |
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50% filtered or 50% daylight hours. |
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Geographic Range: |
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Coastline, inland valleys, and deserts. Avoid mountain areas above 4000 ft. due to sustained cold. |
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Standards and Measures: |
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5 Sq. Ft. (15 in. x 48 in.)
Soil Thickness 1/2 in. ± 1/8 in.
500 Sq. Ft. per Pallet |
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Seed Establishment: |
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Seed Rate: |
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10 to 12 Lbs. per 1000 Sq. Ft. |
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Germination: |
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7 to 14 Days |
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2 to 3 Times per Week at 80% ETo Optimum, 60% ETo Minimum. |
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Mowing: |
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Spring, Summer, Fall - Weekly. |
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Fertilization: |
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