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| On a sports field there is a game to be played, a memory to be cherished, and a turf to withstand the wear. RTF® Water Saver® Sod can outplay and outlast
other ordinary tall fescue sods. |
RTF is an advanced generation of turf-type tall fescue that produces a thick rhizome-based root system that supports unparalleled thick, even turf. In fact, RTF is so distinctly advanced from all other tall fescue generations that it has been awarded a patent.
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Of significance to professional turf managers is RTF's ability to self repair. The new RTF rhizome technology will fill in damaged bare spots and produce a more attractive turf area. The rhizome nature of RTF is similar to Kentucky bluegrass. However, unlike Kentucky bluegrass RTF will thrive in the transition zone climate and all other tall fescue turf regions.
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Every purchase includes an RTF Sod Certificate. |
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What RTF® Water Saver® Sod can do to benefit your Sports Turf |
| Common Problems |
RTF Water Saver Sod Solution |
| Damaged Turf, divots, holes |
Self-repairing turf that quickly fills in damaged or open spots with new shoots of grass. Rhizomatus Tall Fescue (RTF) produces rhizomes, which is an underground stem that penetrates through the soil to spread the plant. |
| High Traffic |
High level of traffic tolerance. |
| Durable turf that is still attractive |
Has fine leaves which produce a very dense, uniform sod. |
| Browns out in summer heat |
Strong, deep root system. Ability to draw its moisture from a deep profile. Excellent drought and heat tolerance with less irrigation. |
| Constant overseeding |
Requires less overseeding, has fewer weed problems and prevents "wide-leafed ugly clumps" of tall fescue plants which are common in other tall fescues. |
| Establishment rate/sod useability |
With the aid of rhizomes, anchors itself faster, so water requirements are reduced and turf can be utilized sooner. |
| Weed Problems and weed growth |
A dense turf without open areas prevents weed growth. |
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Fresh cut through RTF |
Self Repairing
Strong, deep
root system and
drought tolerance
Grows great in
sun or shade
Excellent color
and density
Excellent insect and disease resistance
Improved value for the turf professional |
Re-growth after 2 months
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Re-growth after 4 months
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Re-growth after 11 months |
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All other Fescues
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RTF
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Why is RTF Revolutionary
Unlike all other Tall Fescues, RTF
The Only Sod You'll Ever Need!
What is RTF?
Rhizomatous Tall Fescue (RTF®) is an advanced generation of turf-type tall fescue which produces rhizomes. A rhizome is an underground stem that penetrates through the soil to spread the plant. Rhizomes send shoots up to the soil surface while extending new roots downward, forming a new plant. The rhizomatous nature of RTF is similar to Kentucky bluegrass. However, unlike Kentucky bluegrass it will survive the transition zone climate and other tall fescue regions.
Features and Benefits
Self-Repairing Turf
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Quickly fills in damaged or open spots with new shoot of grass
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High level of traffic tolerance
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Dense turf without open areas prevents weed growth
Strong, Deep Root System and Drought Tolerance
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Rapid development of a deep root system
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Excellent drought and heat tolerance with less irrigation
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Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions
Grows Great in Sun or Shade
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Excellent in the transition zone climate and other tall fescue turf regions
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Will not brown out in the intense summer heat
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One of the most shade tolerant cool season grasses
Excellent Color and Density
Excellent Insect and Disease Resistance
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Endophyte enhanced for improved insect, disease and drought tolerance
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Environmentally friendly, reduces chemical and fertilizer inputs
Improved Value for the Turf Professional
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RTF Sod requires less overseeding, has fewer weed problems and prevents "wide-leafed ugly clumps" of tall fescue plants
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Young plants first build the root and shoot system; then concentrate on producing rhizomes. With RTF sod, the rhizomes are already developed
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RTF sod, with the aid of rhizomes anchors itself faster, water requirements are reduced and turf can be used sooner
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