Marathon II Sod carries a One Year Free Replacement Guarantee contingent upon proper installation and minimum level of maintenance.

• Color: Dark green year-round.
• Growth Rate: Summer, 5/8″ – 1″ per week.    Winter, 1/4″ – 1/2″ per week.
• Texture: Leaf width ranges from 1/16″ – 3/16″ mixed.  Within the range, leaves tend to average narrower in winter and wider in summer.
• Density: Approx. 60 leaves per 1-1/2″ diameter core.
• Height: Summer, 1-3/4″ mowing height recommended. Winter, 1-1/2″ mowing height recommended.
• Root Depth: To 6 feet.

Adaptability:

• Soils Range: All types (Amendments are recommended for heavy clay soils to promote drainage.).
• Tolerance: 25°F – 110°F.
• pH Range: 5.0 – 8.5, 7.0 preferred.
• ECe Range: Tolerant to 8.0, 0 – 4.0 preferred.
• Shade Tolerance: Up to 25 % shade.
• Geographic Range: Coastline, inland valleys, and deserts. Avoid mountain areas above 4000′, due to sustained cold.

Standards and Measures:

Sod

• 100% Weed-Free.
• Size: 5 Sq. Ft. (15″ x 48″). Soil Thickness 1/2″ ± 1/8″. 500 Sq. Ft. per Pallet.
• Weight: 25 Lbs./5 Sq. Ft. Piece, 2500 Lbs./ 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.
• 200,000 Seeds/Lb.

Seed Establishment:

• Seed Rate: 10 – 12 Lbs./1000 Sq. Ft.
• Germination: 7 – 14 Days.

Maintenance:

• Water: 2 – 3 Times/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./1000 Sq. Ft. prior to installation.  Use Marathon All Season® (24-2-4) at 6-week intervals, at a Rate of 4 Lbs./1000 Sq. Ft. during Fall, Winter, and Spring.