Stover Medallion Blend

Turf Type Tall Fescue Blend


A select blend of premium tall fescue varieties. These varieties are among the ones used to grow the famous Medallion sod. The varieties used in this blend have been tested by the USDA, the University of California and in Pacific Sod research trials in Camarillo California. These grasses have proven to be among the best tall fescues for California and Nevada lawns.


FEATURES:	BENEFITS:

Medium leaf texture	Attractive, uniform appearance
Deep root system ( 1 1/2 - 3 ft.)	Improved drought tolerance
Heat tolerant	Better summer performance than ryegrass
Moderate shade tolerance	Only one grass needed for entire landscape
Grows in wide range of soils	Reduces soil preparation costs
No thatch buildup	Reduced maintenance costs
Durable leaf blades	Withstands moderate use
Improved disease resistance	Lower maintenance costs and improved turf
Newest varieties	Better appearance over old varieties

Traffic areas where appearance and low maintenance are important. Lawns, Playgrounds, Parks, Cemeteries, Commercial developments, Golf Courses. "Medallion" is an excellent choice in hot inland valleys where it will maintain its deep green color year round.


New turf: 10-12 pounds per 1000 square feet (400-500 pounds per acre). Overseeding: 8-10 pounds per 1000 square feet (300-400 pounds per acre).


Germination: 10-14 days with proper irrigation. Slower in cooler weather and shade areas. First mowing: Approximately 3-4 weeks. First limited use: Approximately 6-8 weeks. Longer in cooler weather and shade areas.


Climatic Conditions: All (except high altitude) Soils: All types pH range: 5.5 to 6.5 preferred, 4.7 to 8.5 tolerated Fertilization: 2 to 4 pounds of actual nitrogen per year in a balanced fertilizer Mowing height: 2 to 3 inches in warm seasons, 1-1/2 to 2 inches in cool seasons.

“Medallion” is a registered trademark of Pacific Sod. The seed mixture is produced and packaged under license for sale by Stover Seed Company and is available only from Stover Seed, Pacific Sod, or an authorized dealer. The turf varieties used in this mixture are exclusively distributed by Stover Seeed and represent some of the most recent developments in turfgrass breeding. All grasses used in this mixture are protected from reproduction under the Plant Variety Protection Act. Accept no substitutions.


2nd Millennium Tall Fescue Focus Tall Fescue Bingo Tall Fescue	98% Minimum purity 90% Minimum germination 230,000 seeds per pound

National Tall Fescue Test
Turf Quality Ratings 1-9; 9=ideal turf
2005 Data, Southwest Region

Chipper (#1 rank)
Focus*
Bingo*
Jaguar 3
2nd Millennium*
Barlexas
Olympic Gold
Endeavor
KY-31 E

LSD Value

7.1
6.9
6.9
6.8
6.7
6.7
6.7
6.7
5.2

0.2

National Tall Fescue Test
2005 Data, Brown Patch Ratings
1-9; 9=no disease

Magellan (#1 rank)
Focus*
Jaguar 3
Avenger
2nd Millennium*
Bingo*
Barlexas
Tulsa II
Lancer

LSD Value

6.3
5.9
5.9
5.8
5.6
5.2
5.1
4.7
3.1

.09

To determine whether a cultivar's performance is truly different from another, subtract one entry's mean from another entry's mean. If this value is larger than the LSD value, the observed difference in cultivar performance is significant and did not happen by chance. Complete tables available at www.ntep.org.
* Denotes varieties used in Medallion. First and last scoring varieties are listed.

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