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Lawn
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Fusarium
Blight/Ring Spot
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Fusarium blight is a turf fungus that has become more common in Minnesota lawns within the last decade. Fusarium blight generally attacks sodded lawns that are 3 to 7 years old, and in some cases older. |
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| Thatch Layer - Never allow the thatch layer to accumulate to over 1/2" thick. If the thach layer is over 1/2" we recommend to power rake or aerate the lawn. It is also a good idea to aerate the lawn every September and overseed fusarium areas with a good quality seed immediately afterwards. | |||
| Water - Try to put down 1" of water on the lawn every other day when the weather is hot and dry or approximately 3" a week minimum. NEVER water at night. Don't allow the lawn to dry out at any time during the season. When seeding, water consistently for six weeks, or until seedings are mature. | |||
| Mowing - Never mow more than 1/3 of the plant blade off at any time during the season. Set mowing height at 2 1/2 - 3" during the hot and dry months. Always keep your mowing blade sharp. Do not mow if the temperature is about 90 degrees. Try to water immediately after mowing. | |||
| Fertilawn - Apply the proper amounts of fertilizer throughout the year to help stop the spread of fusarium. | |||
| Please remember your part is just as important as FERTILAWN's in caring for your lawn. Feel free to call at any time throughout the year with any questions. | |||
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