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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SPECIFICATION SHEET
Specification Call Out: MARATHON III SOD/SEED
Technical Data |
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Common Name:
Marathon® III
Species:
Dwarf Tall Fescue
Festuca Arundinacea
Varieties:
ShortcutTM
Description:
Marathon III is our most advanced dwarf tall fescue. It represents the latest release in a fifteen year progression of breeding development. Marathon III is denser, darker green, finer leafed and slower growing than previous generations. It can be mowed shorter resulting in a more compact carpet-like appearance. Its slower growth rate results in significantly lower clipping yield which, in turn, lowers disposal volume. Mowing frequency may also be reduced, particularly during cooler seasons. Marathon III contains "Shortcut" which is our proprietary variety developed through a cooperative research program.
Guarantee:
Marathon III 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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Apartment Complexes |
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Playgrounds |
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Commercial Buildings |
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Golf Courses |
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Cemeteries |
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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, 5/8 to 1 inch per week.
Winter, 1/4 to 1/2 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 leaves per 1 1/2 inch diameter core. |
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Height: |
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Root Depth: |
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Summer, 1 3/4 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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Soils Range: |
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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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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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Maintenance: |
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Water: |
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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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Fertilization: |
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Spring, Summer, Fall - Weekly. Winter - As Needed. |
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Specify Marathon Sod and Seed Starter (15-15-15) at 10 Lbs. per
1000 Sq. Ft. Prior to Installation. Use Marathon All Season (25-5-5)
at 6 Week Intervals at a Rate of 4 Lbs. per 1000 Sq. Ft. during Fall,
Winter, and Spring. |
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