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Contact
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Cimarron Valley Sod
3818 E Riverbend Rd
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 387-2326
(918) 387-4267 FAX
loftis@cowboy.net
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Caring for your Sod
Post-Establishment Care
Watering..
Watering should be done on a daily basis for several weeks after planning. Only the upper 1 to 2 inches of soil need to be moistened until the turf is rooted and spreading. As the turf becomes more established, begin deeper, less frequent irrigations to promote deeper rooting and a hardier turf. However, never allow newly established turf to experience moisture stress.
Mowing..
Begin mowing when the turf foliage reaches the intended cutting height. Mowing as soon as it is needed will promote lateral spread and rooting. Allow your clippings to remain. Doing so will give you better results.
Fertilizing..
A fertilizer application three to four weeks after planting with a nitrogen fertilizer will enhance establishment. Fertilize at a rate of approximately 0.5 pound N per 1000 sq ft.
Weed Control..
In small areas, weed control can be accomplished by hand-pulling. Herbicides should be avoided for at least the first three to four weeks following planting. Only when weed competition is hindering turfgrass coverage should herbicides be considered during establishment. The organic arsenicals (DSMA, MSMA, AMA) are reasonably safe on newly sodded, plugged, or sprigged bermudagrass for the control of emerged summer annual grassy seeds, such as crabgrass and sandbur. Preliminary research indicates that Ronstar, a preemergence herbicide (crabgrass preventer), is safe on newly sodded, plugged or sprigged common-type bermudagrasses. However, 2,4-D and related compounds are not safe when applied at rates that are normally used on established bermudagrass.
(information from OK State Univ Turfgrass Program)
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