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Gaelic Pitch

Maintenance

Cutting

November to March will be as per grass growth and weather conditions. Cutting height at 50mm in winter. April to October a total of 22 cuts at 50mm.

Fertilisers

April and June for first two years. Two applications of 9N:7P:7K

Renovations

As per worn areas

Marking

As per game

Veemow

April

Weed Control

Type of weed control depends on most dominant weed present

Spiking

October to March as per good weather conditions.

Disease control

Treat as per problem

Pest control

Treat as per problem

Over seeding

April as per worn areas

Pitches

Sown at a rate of 250kg/ha
50% 'Loretta', 'Manhattan' or 'Sprinter' Perennial Ryegrass
20% 'Baron' Smooth stalked Meadow grass
20% 'Frida' Chewings fescue
10% Highland Browntop Bent