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Pitch Perfect at Morecambe
FL League Two
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Club , Morecambe is celebrating the condition of their pitches after adopting the Grow-In Programme from Origin Amenity Solutions ( OAS ).
Football Club with the OAS Grow-In Renovation Programme
Head of Grounds Rob Davidson comments , “ I am over the moon with this year ’ s pitches . I am incredibly proud of the results .”
Rob joined the club in 2021 following the renovation period and during the first year he struggled to keep coverage on the shaded area of the pitch .
During a visit to Origin Turf , Science and Technology Centre , Rob had the opportunity to review the research data comparing tetraploid and diploid grass seed mixes .
For his first renovation Rob selected R140 grass seed mix from the R range because of the tetraploid content . He remarks , “ Since using R140 at the stadium we have seen improvements in coverage , density , colour and over all turf health , especially in the shaded areas of the pitch . The germination and establishment could not have been better this year .”
42 GroundskeepingJournal . co . uk | January / February 2023