Description:
Marathon III is Southland Sod's most advanced dwarf tall fescue and represents the latest release in a fifteen-year progression of breeding development.  Marathon III is more dense, darker green, finer leafed, and slower growing than previous generations.  Marathon III 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 Southland's proprietary variety developed through a cooperative research program.

Guarantee:
Marathon III Sod carries a 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
  

Characteristics:

• 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.).
• Temp. 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® (25-5-5) at 6-week intervals, at a Rate of 4 Lbs./1000 Sq. Ft. during Fall, Winter, and Spring.