Elite Plus™
A premium tall-fescue blend engineered for year-round color across California's climates, deep roots, rich green, adaptable.
- Residential lawns
- Commercial landscapes
- Parks & municipal
- Blade
- Medium
- Sunlight
- Sun / partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Traffic
- Good
- Mow
- 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 in
ElitePlus™ Sod: Fescue and Bluegrass
A cool-season, drought-tolerant sod
Our most popular cool-season sod is a blend of improved fescue and bluegrass which has year-round dark green color. The “Plus” is that it will gradually repair minor damage over time without the need for reseeding. It has a medium leaf blade, disease resistance, partial shade tolerance and a deep root system for drought tolerance. This variety makes for easy lawn care and adapts well to the varied climates and soils of the West.
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 to a 3-inch depth. 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.
Fertilization
Fertilize 7 days after installation and in six to eight week intervals, depending on your lawn’s color. Light green is an indication that your lawn needs fertilizer. Use an all-purpose fertilizer, and follow label directions. Applying a fertilizer with Nitrogen in the heat of summer will increase the potential for disease. Instead, apply a fertilizer consisting primarily of Iron at four to eight week intervals during the summer.
Mowing
Mow seven days after installation. Mow to a height of 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches. Weekly mowing recommended except in cold weather, when mowing may be less frequent. Never mow more than one third of the blade at one time; it may injure the plant.
Diseases
A-G Elite Plus is highly resistant to common disease problems. The appearance of brown spots may be a result of a watering problem. If brown spots remain after adjusting your watering routine, a disease may be present. Consult your local garden center as soon as possible.
Weed & Insect
After your new sod has been established at least four weeks, you may begin pesticide application for insect control, if necessary. Because pest and weed conditions vary from area to area, it is best to follow the recommendations of your local garden center or the extension specialist for your area.
Technical Data
- Common Name
- A-G Elite Plus
- Species
- Dwarf Tall Fescue/Bluegrass Blend
- Growth Rate
- Summer 3/4 to 1 1/4 inches per week
- Winter 1/4 to 3/4 inches per week
- Root Depth
- 2 to 4 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
- .6 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 chart above.)
Standards and Measures
- Size
- 5 to 10 sq. ft. per piece, depending upon market
- Big Rolls
- 200 to 500 sq. ft.
- Soil Thickness
- 1/2 inch +/- 1/8 inch + top growth
- Weight
- 2,500 to 3,000 lbs. per pallet
- Seed Rate
- 10 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.
- Other
- 100% Weed Free Sod
- Grown from 100% Weed Free seed – 98% purity (2% inert maximum)
- 93% by weight Dwarf Tall Fescue
- 7% by weight Bluegrass
- 90% minimum germination
