FOOTBALL
Trying to explain to him that the installation of necessary additional secondary drainage,
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coincided with one of the longest periods of
Sixteen days after seeding
organic fertilisers at full rate (Lebanon 20:0:5 and Myco 2) and cultivated down to a depth of 75mm, mixing the new Fibresand and fertiliser with the existing rootzone. Once cultivated, we ‘wheeled in’ the pitch to consolidate and started the process of re- grading using a Blec stone rake. We passed over the pitch area four times to achieve levels and consolidation that we were happy with and then seeded using Limagrain MM60 at 50g/m2
as well as applying a 9:7:7
pre-seed fertiliser prior to a final roll. All was finished by the Saturday afternoon. The race was now on to get the seed germinated and up as quickly as possible, and the latter part of the following week, we were looking out for the first green shoots to come through. By the Friday, we could see them emerging, but by the Monday there were two areas on the pitch, primarily both wings, which showed no germination at all. The weather had well and truly turned hot
drought, didn’t seem to wash, so we weren’t off to the best of starts
and dry and it was apparent that our irrigation system wasn’t reaching these two areas. We had to go and buy a couple of hundred metres of ½” hose and four small sprinklers that we could operate from taps in each corner under the stands to supplement our irrigation system by moving these up and down the wings. Finding these items involved trips to five different garden centres as the shelves had been stripped
Fibresand®
rootzone
It’s what’s underneath that gives groundstaff
and players a helping hand
A Fibresand durable rootzone created byMansfield Sand is the playing surface of choice of leading professional sports arenas in the UK.
•Mansfield Sand’s Fibresand is the original and unique polypropylene reinforced silica sand rootzone that provides extra stability and durability.
• Groundstaff appreciate it because it’s durable, free-draining and offers flexible maintenance options.
• Players love it because it’s a true evenly sprung playing surface that’s kind to their body and helps prevent injuries.
For more information call us today on:01623 622441
www.mansfield-sand.co.uk
PC October/November 2018
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