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paysagement

sod

In French: tourbe

Definition

In Quebec, the everyday word for sod: strips of farm-grown turf with a thin layer of soil and roots, sold in 2 ft by 5 ft rolls (10 ft²) and on pallets of 70 rolls. In standard French, "tourbe" means peat; "gazon en plaques" avoids the confusion.

Also called

  • turf
  • sod rolls
  • rolled lawn

Other names in French

  • gazon en plaques
  • gazon en rouleaux
  • plaques de gazon

Sources

  1. A roll measures 2 ft by 5 ft and covers 10 ft²; a pallet of 70 rolls covers 700 ft².

    FAQ · Pavés Concept

  2. BNQ 0605-300 sets quality requirements for sod sold in Quebec (paid standard).

    BNQ 0605-300, Produits de pépinières et de gazon · Bureau de normalisation du QuébecPaid standard: cited, never reproduced