Ball Park Blend™
Purpose-built blend for high-traffic athletic surfaces, the density and recovery of a fielded park, the color of a broadcast day.
- Baseball & football fields
- Multi-sport parks
- High-traffic recreation
- Blade
- Medium
- Sunlight
- Sun / partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Traffic
- Excellent
- Mow
- ¾ to 1 ¼ in
Ball Park Blend Sod in California
A versatile sod for a variety of uses
This versatile blend of sod species will adapt to a variety of uses and lawn maintenance regimens. We start with a healthy stand of warm-season Hybrid Bermuda and overseed with a blend of cool-season Ryegrass and Kentucky Bluegrass. The Hybrid Bermuda tolerates heavy traffic and high temperatures. The Ryegrass and Kentucky Bluegrass tolerate shade and offer winter color. All three varieties in our Ballpark Mix have a fine leaf texture.
These ratings give a general guideline to help you choose the right sod for your needs. For in-depth questions, contact the farm nearest you.
Watering
For the first 20 days, water as needed to keep the topsoil moist but not soggy to a 3-inch depth. Two or three cycles per day may be needed. After 20 days, water three or more times a week during warm weather. In cooler weather, water once or twice a week. Sandy soil requires more frequent watering than clay soil. Inland areas require more water than coastal areas. Special attention should be paid to slopes and mounds where runoff occurs. More frequent, shorter watering may be necessary. It is best to water between the hours of 4 and 10 AM for less wind evaporation and less risk of disease.
Fertilization
Fertilize in six to eight week intervals, depending on sod color and health. Use an all-purpose fertilizer and follow label directions.
Mowing
Mow seven to ten days after installation. Mow to a height of ¾ to 1 ¼ inches. Ballpark mix can be mowed with either a rotary or reel mower. Never mow more than one third of the blade at any one time as it may injure the plant.
Diseases
Hybrid Bermuda is highly resistant to common disease problems. Ryegrass and Bluegrass are more susceptible to disease in warm, moist conditions. If a brown area appears, closely examine the area several hours after the irrigation cycle. If the leaves are shriveled and the soil is dry, it is probably an irrigation problem. If the leaves have spots or a moist, slimy texture, the problem is probably a disease. Place a sample of the leaf material in a plastic bag and immediately consult your local garden center. If a disease is suspected, apply a broad spectrum fungicide or one recommended by your local garden center.
Weed & Insect
After your new sod has been established at least four weeks, you may begin pesticide or weed applications if needed. Because pest and weed conditions vary from area to area, it is best to follow the recommendations of your local garden center.
Dethatching
Dethatch every one or two years. The preferable time to dethatch is in the spring.
Technical Data
- Common Name
- Ball Park
- Species
- Cynodon dactylon – Hybrid Bermuda (Tifgreen
- 328 or Tifway 419 – varies by farm)
- Poa pratensis – Kentucky Bluegrass
- Lolium perenne – Perennial Ryegrass
- Growth Rate
- Summer 1/2 to 1 1/4 inches per week
- Winter 1/4 to 1 inch per week
- Root Depth
- 2 to 5 feet, depending upon soil type and watering patterns.
Adaptability
- Soils Range
- Fair tolerance to saline soil conditions.
- Amendments are recommended for heavy clay soils to promote drainage.
- Temperature Tolerance
- 10°F. to 110°F.
- ET0
- .5 minimum, .8 preferred
- pH Range
- 5.0 to 8.5, 7.0 optimum
- Shade Tolerance
- Prefers full sun, but adapts to 50% shade.
- Geographic Range
- (Refer to temperature tolerance above.)
Standards and Measures
- Size
- 8 to 10 sq. ft. per piece, depending upon market
- Big Rolls
- 200 to 500 sq. ft.
- Soil Thickness
- 1/2 inch , + top growth
- Weight
- 2,500 to 3,000 lbs. per pallet
- Other
- 100% Weed Free Sod
