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Why Rolawn turf is the very best
Identification
- The selection of the best turf seed.
- The best soil in Britain.
- The secret seeding process.
- How we produce the turf.
- Modern harvesting process.
- Care in transport.
- How do you know you have purchased genuine Rolawn turf?
General Information
The information in this turf fact will describe the Rolawn process for producing the finest turf in the United Kingdom. The consistent, supreme quality that is a trademark of Rolawn turf is not an accident, it is the result of years of refining and modernising the production of turf. Rolawn staff travel throughout the world in search of better techniques to produce their turf. The result is that the turf you purchase from them will be in excellent condition and they will stand behind their product. The description of how they consistently produce excellent turf will reassure you that by selecting the best turf you will have the finest lawn.
Rolawn studies and selects the seed they use
Each year Rolawn's staff study new research reported in the U.K., the rest of Europe and the U.S.A. They select the cultivars to be used based on how fast they grow, their colour, disease resistance, wear tolerance and leaf shape. Next, they consult with turfgrass experts in the U.K (The Sports Turf Research Institute www.stri.co.uk), Europe and the U.S.A. to ensure that the seed they decide to purchase is the best. Finally, they test each batch of seed they buy for purity and germination. Rolawn then experiment on their own production fields to learn which mixtures of different types of seed will form the best turf. Finally, they select the seed and the mixtures that they feel will best meet your needs. You will notice that the cost of the seed is not a major factor. If a turf producer buys cheap seed, he will produce cheap turf.
Selection of the best soil
If you look closely at the soil on your new turf, you will see that it is a rich brown colour and crumbles when you rub it between your fingers. This soil was identified by Rolawn as the ideal soil for turf production. It drains well, is rich in nutrients, and permits the turf to form dense root systems. The thin layer of soil on the turf allows for the fastest rate of turf rooting after you lay it.
Rolawn's secret seeding process
After the soil is cultivated and levelled, the blended seeds are drilled into the ground using a multi-directional pattern to ensure that there are no weak spots in your turf. After the seed is placed in the ground, a special fertiliser is spread onto the soil. This fertiliser gives the young turf plants a boost and encourages them to grow fast and strong. You can tell the fertiliser works by looking at brilliant, dense, green Rolawn turf when you unroll it.
Producing Rolawn turf
After seeding, the young turf plants emerge out of the ground in a week or so. They are fertilised and mown for up to 14 months. Some types of grasses take longer to grow together and form a turf than others. The turf is inspected and cared for on a daily basis. Weeds, insects or other pests are controlled so they do not damage the turf. The turf is mown regularly, sometimes more than twice a week, to train it to grow upright. The grass is vacuumed to ensure that no debris remains in the turf. When the turf is strong enough to be carried as you might do when you lay it, it is ready for harvest, but it is not harvested until you order it.
Modern harvesting
A unique feature of the Rolawn process is their ability to transport fresh, healthy turf when you need it. Rolawn never leaves turf sitting around waiting to be sold. Turf that sits will soon start dying. The day the turf is to be harvested for you it is mown, vacuumed and inspected. Modern, automatic harvesting machines are used to harvest the turf. Any defects will result in the turf being rejected. It is this degree of care that makes Rolawn turf the healthiest turf in the U.K.
Care in transporting turf
Shortly after the turf is stacked on a pallet it is loaded onto a lorry, and transported to your location. Often, the lorries leave the fields at dawn. The reason for this is to ensure that the turf is harvested cold. Cool turf will transport without damage.
How do you know you have received genuine Rolawn turf?
Your Rolawn depot manager keeps a record of all sales, and you can telephone and ask. If your turf was installed by a landscaper, ask them who they bought the turf from. Ask to see the receipt/invoice. If in doubt, contact Rolawn. Rolawn has taken the time and invested funds to ensure that you can identify their superior products.
Remember:
Rolawn takes a lot of pride in their product and you deserve the best. Always make sure you ask for Rolawn turf.
