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About This Guide | Mixtures & Blends | Overseeding | Turfgrass Facts | Parks & Cemeteries
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LAWN AND TURF
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ITEM
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COMMENTS
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Seeding Rate
lbs./sq.ft.
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Zones
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Appear-
ance
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Wear-
ability
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Fertilizer Require-
ment
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Drought Toler-
ance
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Disease Resis-
tance
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Heat Toler-
ance
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Cold Toler-
ance
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Shade Toler-
ance
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Degree of Main-
tenance
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Mowing Height (inches)
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Best
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Adapts
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MIXTURES AND BLENDS
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Millenia
Advanced Tall Fescue Blend |
Our best fescue blend. Contains the newest and best varieties available. |
10-12
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1,2,4
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3
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E
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E
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L
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VG
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E
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VG
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VG
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VG
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L
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1-3
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Triple Crown
Turf Type Tall Fescue Blend |
Contains 3 top rated, improved varieties, tolerates poor soils, sun or shade. |
10-12
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1,2,4
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3
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VG
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E
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L
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VG
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VG
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VG
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G
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VG
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L
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2-3
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Triple Crown ’Dwarf‘
Tall Fescue Blend |
Same quality as Triple Crown, lower growing. |
10-12
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1,2,4
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3
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VG
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E
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L
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VG
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VG
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VG
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G
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VG
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L
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1.5-2
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Fineturf
Fescue-Blue Mixture |
Similar to Triple Crown Dwarf with 10% Bluegrass to fill in thin lawn areas. |
10-12
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1,2,4
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3
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VG
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E
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M
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VG
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G
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VG
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G
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VG
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M
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2-3
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Imperial
Rye Blue Mixture |
Fine texture, quick establishment, sun or shade. Contains all improved varieties. |
10-12
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1,4,5
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2
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E
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G
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M
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F
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F
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F
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VG
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G
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M
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1.5-2
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Grand Slam
Turf Type Perennial Rye Blend |
The perfect blend for overseeding and turf renovation, also for new turf, quick establishment. |
10-12
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1,2,4
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3
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E
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VG
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M
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VG
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F
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F
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G
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F
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M
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1-2
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Royal Blue
KY Bluegrass Blend |
The ultimate in appearance. Contains all improved varieties. High maintenance in hot climates. |
4-6
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4,5
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1,2
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E
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G
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M
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F
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F
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F
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E
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F
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H
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1.5-2
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Tuf-Turf
Mixture |
All Purpose, Coarse Texture |
12
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1,2,4
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3
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F
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G
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L
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F
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VG
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VG
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G
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F
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L
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2-3
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Shady Lawn
Mixture |
Shade Tolerant Grasses, Fine Texture |
8-10
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1,2,4
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1,2
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E
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F
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M
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F
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P
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P
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VG
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E
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M
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1.5-2
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Landscape
Mixture |
All Purpose |
10-12
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1,2,4
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3
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F
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G
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L
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F
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G
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G
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G
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F
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L
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2-3
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SINGLE SPECIES
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Bermudagrass
Cynodon dactylon |
Warm season, dormant in winter, thatch, variety. Sultan is denser with finer texture, low-growing. |
3-5
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1,2,4
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–
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G
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E
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H
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E
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E
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E
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P
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P
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M
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1-1.5
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| Dichondra |
A broad-leafed ground cover. |
2-3
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1,2,4
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–
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VG
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P
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H
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P
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F
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G
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G
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VG
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H
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.5-1
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Tall Fescue
Turf-Type |
Improved color & texture. Check website for current varieties. |
10-12
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1,2,4
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3
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VG
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E
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L
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VG
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VG
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VG
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G
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VG
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L
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2-3
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Matador
Dwarf Fescue |
Outstanding variety. Popular for sod production. |
10-12
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1,2,4
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3
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E
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E
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L
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VG
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VG
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VG
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G
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VG
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L
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1-2
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Bonzai 2000
Double Dwarf Fescue |
Improved, new Bonsai variety. Dwarf growth habit means less mowing. |
10-12
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1,2,4
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3
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E
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E
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L
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VG
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VG
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VG
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G
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VG
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L
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1-2
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St. Augustine
Stenotaphrum secundatum |
Warm Season – Shade tolerant |
No Seed
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F
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G
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M
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F
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F
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VG
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P
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E
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M
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2-3
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Perennial Ryegrass
Turf-Type |
Fine texture, ideal for overseeding. Check website for current varieties. |
10-12
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1,2,4
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3
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E
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VG
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M
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VG
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F
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F
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G
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F
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M
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1-2
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| Kikuyu |
Improved Variety: AZ-1 |
1-2
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1,2,4
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–
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G
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E
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L
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VG
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E
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E
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G
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VG
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L
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1-2
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KEY: (E) = Excellent, (VG) = Very Good, (G) = Good, (F) = Fair, (P) = Poor, (L) = Low, (M) = Medium, (H) = High
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ZONE #
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CLIMATE TYPE
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1
2
3
4
5
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Southern Coastal and Foothills
Interior Valley
Desert
Northern Coast and Foothills
Mountains
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