SOD SPECIFICATIONS:
MEDALLION 100% IMPROVED TALL FESCUES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Medallion Tall fescue closely parallels bluegrass in its general form and growth habits, but Tall fescue foliage has a slightly coarser texture, and Medallion also requires considerably less water than bluegrass or blue/rye mixes. Lawns planted with Medallion are green year round and durable.They look their best when mowed at heights of 2 inches or more.
RECOMMENDED USES: Medallion is recommended for a wide variety of uses including residential, commercial, and industrial landscapes, as well as parks and recreation areas.
COMPOSITION: Medallion tall fescue is a superior blend of the top rated improved, turf-type tall fescue varieties which are adaptable to California's varied soil and climate conditions. It is grown in a controlled cultural environment, resulting in healthy sod which is virtually free of weeds, disease, and insect infestations.
MEASUREMENTS: Medallion is harvested by machine to a uniform thickness of 5/8 of an inch, plus or minus 1/4 inch, plus top growth. In Southern California and Nevada, Medallion is harvested 15 inches wide by 48 inches long and contains five square feet of sod. In Northern California it is harvested 18 inches wide by 72 inches long and contains 9 square feet of sod.
SHIPPING STANDARDS: Prior to harvesting, Medallion is mowed uniformly to a height of between 1 1/2 to 2 inches for shipment. It is rolled/folded with the soil facing out to protect the grass from damage, and the sod is stacked on pallet. Each pallet contains approximately 500 square feet of sod. Medallion is shipped dry for transportation and handling, yet moist enough to facilitate installation. It should be installed immediately after delivery.Shipping pallets are the property of Pacific Sod. Should pallet pick-up be required, please make the arrangements with the office from which the sod was ordered.
TEMPERATURE TOLERANCE: Medallion has higher temperature tolerance than bluegrass, blue/rye mixes, and tall fescue/blue mixes. With its deep, extensive root system, Medallion grows well in a wide range of temperatures with very little problem.
WEAR RESISTANCE: Medallion is more wear tolerant than bluegrass and blue/rye mixes. It is suitable for light to moderate recreation and traffic areas, and exhibits good wear recovery.
SHADE TOLERANCE: Medallion prefers a full sun location, but will perform well in light shade situations. Medallion is more shade tolerant than tall fescue/blue mixes, bluegrass and blue/rye mixes.
COLOR: Medallion has a deep green color which remains fairly consistent throughout the year when properly maintained.
TEXTURE/DENSITY: Established Medallion is coarser and more open in nature than tall fescue/blue mixes, bluegrass, and blue/rye mixes.
SMOG TOLERANCE: Medallion exhibits normal resistance to smog, and will suffer ill effects only if subjected to extreme smog conditions over prolonged periods of time.
SALT TOLERANCE: Medallion has fair tolerance to saline soil conditions, and will suffer no ill effects if the soil was properly amended before the sod was installed.
 
ESTABLISHMENT & MAINTENANCE
WATERING: Newly planted Medallion should be watered daily and soaked thoroughly for the first 10 to 14 days to avoid drying out, and to enable the root system to penetrate its new soil environment. Once the sod has been established, watering frequency may be reduced. Due to varying soil and climate conditions, it is difficult to recommend a definite schedule. However, because of its deep and extensive rooting system, a twice-a-week soaking generally is considered adequate in most summer weather situations.
MOWING: Medallion should be mowed regularly with a rotary mower with a grass catcher attachment, and the clippings should be removed. It should be mowed at a height of between 2 to 3 inches, depending on individual preference. Never remove more than one-third of the top growth at any one mowing.
FERTILIZATION: To maintain its beauty, dense appearance, and rich color, Medallion requires a consistent fertilization schedule. In most cases, a good complete fertilizer is required twice a year, with the most beneficial applications being made in the spring and fall. All other fertilizer applications may be made with a straight nitrogen product such as ammonium sulfate. During the spring, fall, and winter months, Medallion should be fertilized at regular 4-6 week intervals with 1/2 to one pound of actual nitrogen applied to each 1,000 square feet of lawn. During the hot summer months, fertilizer rates may be reduced.
WEED, INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL: Medallion is guaranteed to be free of weeds, insects, and disease when it is delivered. However, in some lawn installations, weed and insect infestations may occur from close proximity to neighboring lawns which have these problems. Various cultural practices may be used to eliminate these problems; however, should chemical controls be required, they should be used in accordance with the written instructions provided by the manufacturer.
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