Six
Vredo Compact DZ214.075 overseeders have been used in-between matches at the
2018 World Cup in Russia because of their exceptionally high germination rate.
In-between
the moments where the world is watching are the times where Vredo’s precision
comes to the fore.
Simply
put, the machines are being used because they guarantee germination, and this
was a deciding factor for Russian dealer Unisaw.
The
Dutch manufactured 1.4-meter-wide machines place seed directly into the ground
with 7.5cm spacings and use a unique Double V-shaped disc system, is supplied
in the UK through Campey Turf Care Systems. The decision to use the machine at
the biggest competition in world football was made in co-operation with Russian
dealer Unisaw with the reputation of the machine playing a big part.
Having
the machines at a World Cup is a source of pride for Vredo export manager,
Pieter Teunis Hoogland, who worked closely with Igor Rudakov from Uniclaw to
complete the deal.
“The
best field managers in the world are familiar with the detailed development of
the Vredo Overseeders and they don’t want to take any risks during the World
Cup because of the importance of the tournament to Russia and the world,”
Pieter said.
“The
venues opted to go for certainty and no-nonsense machines, and Vredo is ahead
of its game for this target group.”
The
pitches at Samara, Saransk, Ekaterinburg, Rostov-on-Don, Volgograd and
Kaliningrad are all being overseeded with the Vredo Compact DZ214.075. The
surfaces at these stadiums vary between hybrid and natural grass and Vredo’s
track record on both surfaces was another factor that made them the perfect
option.
Overseeding
hybrid fields with a Vredo seeder has proven to be a successful combination for
many years. For instance, the hybrid fields of the Gelredome Arnhem, Real
Madrid, Manchester United and Borussia München Gladbach are effectively
overseeded by Vredo Overseeders with perfect play turf.
The
precise nature of the machine comes from the V-shaped disks that place the seed
directly in the ground at a pre-set depth, which can be adjusted between 5mm
and 25mm deep. Once the seed is in direct contact with the soil the slit is
closed by the compaction roller, re-establishing a level surface and providing
the conditions for maximum germination.
