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Lisa

Red Hen’s Kentucky Bluegrass Sod vs. Red Hen’s Fescue Sod

Did you know that Red Hen Turf Farm produces and sells two different kinds of sod?
Since 2018, we have carried both our flagship Red Hen 100% Kentucky Bluegrass Sod (aka “Bluegrass Sod“), and more recently Red Hen’s “Fescue Sod.”
Both types are cool-season turf grasses that thrive — with proper care — in our Midwest region.

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Lisa Courtney

Picking Up Red Hen Turf Farm Sod – Safety Tips, and Renting Trucks & Trailers

While Red Hen will deliver 500 Sq. Ft. (1 standard pallet) or more of sod, if you have the means of picking sod up, it’s always worth getting quotes for both scenarios.

When you pick sod up at Red Hen Turf Farm during our loading hours, we will always prefer to load your sod on the pallet, by using one of our forklifts. … CLICK TO READ MORE …

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FAQ
Lisa

Got Mushrooms?

We do.  Mushrooms this time of year are pretty normal, especially in over-watered lawns, after lots or rain, or during humid conditions.  Common mushrooms are

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29435 Darden Rd        New Carlisle, IN 46552   574-232-6811

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Red Hen Turf Farm Announces:​

Our 2025 Sod Harvest Season will TYPICALLY BEGIN – WEATHER PERMITTING –AROUND MARCH 1st

HOWEVER, SOME YEARS WE CAN HARVEST SOD a bit EARLY.

FOR EXAMPLE:  

If we have our Pre-Season Maintenance & Planning far enough along, & we have NO SNOW, & we have ENOUGH DRYNESS, & it’s WARM ENOUGH TEMPERATURES for at least a few Days

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WONDERING if purchasing sod is possible? A quick call will confirm our DAILY SOD HARVEST FORECAST– 574-232-6811 – is the number to call

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