THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

20% Lolium perenne (Derby or Manhattan perennial rye)
@ 2 1b/1000 square: feet.

Comment: This mixture will not work in the lower mainland as it is : he Be
. for a much warmer climate. Where it is suggested that we i Bo i
use 80% Alta Fescue, «this was in fact tested some seven
or eight years ago at the Abbotsford Research Centre and
: was found to be unsuitable for this area. The mix which
: we are using is presently being utilized by several lower i ; ee
mainland municipalities that we checked with and, further- po : en
i more, one of the major seed manufacturers recommends very . f
i ; we highly the mixture that we use.

Our mixture is:

| 35% Manhattan (Rye)
45% Bristol Kentucky Blue
| 20% Geronimo Kentucky Bluegrass

It is suggested that the mix be overseeded during regular spring and
fall renovations of the fields.

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Comment: We presently overseed during the spring and fall.

B. It is recommended that athletic fields be aerated at leest one time

4 per month during periods of heavy use.

- Comment : It was felt that: the present aeration procedure used by the
Parks Department was sufficient. We. presently do aerate
the fields twice every spring and fall.

c.. It is recommended that increased.organic matter be applied to ‘the turf

areas in order. to reduce soil compaction and improve drainage.

Comment : We are investigating several possibilities in this area. ;
7 . ; Bram.is investigating the possibility of utilizing "sludge"
PO ; on, the fields. He will be contacting Doug McKay, G.V.R.D. .
ne _ in regard to the use of sludge from the Iona Disposal Plant.
Aye The Committee does agree that we should increase the organic !
matter on our turf areas. :

D. To determine fertilizer needs, it is recommended that a soil fertility
test be taken for each athletic field at least every other year. :

Comment: : This will. be done.

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