Marathon II

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SPECIFICATION SHEET
Specification Call Out: MARATHON II SOD/SEED
Technical Data

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.


	Uses:

Residences

Apartment Complexes

Playgrounds and Parks

Commercial Buildings
Golf Courses
Cemeteries
Athletic Fields


	Characteristics:

Color:


	Dark green year around.

Growth Rate:

Summer, 3/4 to 1 1/4 inch per week.
Winter, 1/4 to 3/4 inch per week.

Texture:


	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.

Density:


	Approx. 60 tillers per 1 1/2 inch diameter core.


Height:

Root Depth:


	Summer, 2 inch mowing height recommended. Winter, 1 1/2 inch mowing height recommended.

	To 6 feet.


	Adaptability:

Soils Range:

All types (Amendments are recommended for heavy clay soils to promote drainage.)


Temp. Tolerance:

pH Range:

ECe Range:

Shade Tolerance:


	25°F to 110°F.

	5.0 to 8.5, 7.0 preferred.

	Tolerant to 8.0, 0 to 4.0 preferred.

	50% filtered or 50% daylight hours.

Geographic Range:


	Coastline, inland valleys, and deserts. Avoid mountain areas above 4000 ft. due to sustained cold.


	Standards and Measures:

	Sod

	100% Weed Free

	Size:


	5 Sq. Ft. (15 in. x 48 in.) Soil Thickness 1/2 in. ± 1/8 in. 500 Sq. Ft. per Pallet


	Weight:


	25 Lbs. per 5 Sq. Ft. Piece, 2500 Lbs. per Pallet.


	Shipping Temp:


	In order to ensure shipping life and an installation time of at least 24 hours, sod shall be refrigerated to the following temperatures prior to shipment:


			50°F in Winter 40°F in Summer

	Seed


	100% Weed Free


	98% Purity (2% Inert Maximum) 90% Minimum Germination 225,000 Seeds per Lb.


	Seed Establishment:

Seed Rate:


	10 to 12 Lbs. per 1000 Sq. Ft.

Germination:

7 to 14 Days


	Maintenance:

Water:

2 to 3 Times per Week at 80% ETo Optimum, 60% ETo Minimum.

Mowing:


	Spring, Summer, Fall - Weekly.

Fertilization:

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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