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Rugby Pitch

Maintenance

Cutting

November to March will be as per grass growth and weather conditions. April to October a total of 21 cuts at 75mm.

Fertilisers

April and September. A 9N:7P:7K application in April and a 4N:12P;12K application in September

Renovations

Worn areas in April

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

Replacing divots

September to March as per game

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