California Guide to Grasses

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SPORTSFIELDS

ITEM

COMMENTS
Seeding Rate
lbs./sq.ft.
Zones
Appear-
ance
Thatch
Wear-
ability
Recovery from Injury
Drought Toler-
ance
Heat Toler-
ance
Cold Toler-
ance
Estab-
lishment Rate
Degree of Main-
tenance
Mowing Height (inches)
Best
Adapts

MIXTURES AND BLENDS
Pro Sportsfield Excellent combination of quick establishment and durability. Green all year long.
10-12
1,2,3,4
–
E
Little
VG
VG
G
VG
G
E
M
1-2
Pro Sportsfield Elite Same as above with improved Sahara Bermudagrass. Produces denser, tougher turf.
10-12
1,2,3,4
–
E
Little
E
VG
G
VG
G
E
M
1-2
Pro Sportsfield Supreme Our best sports field mixture. Contains Sultan improved Burmudagrass.
10-12
1,2,3,4
–
E
Little
E
VG
G
VG
G
E
M
1-2
Imperial
Rye Blue Mixture		 Best appearance and texture performs best in cooler areas.
10-12
4,5
1,2,3
E
No
G
G
F
F
VG
G
M
1.5-2
Little League
Mixture		 Same as Tuf-Turf, with Bermuda added for better wear tolerance.
10-12
1,2,3
–
F
Little
VG
G
G
VG
F
VG
L
1.5-2
Grand Slam
Turf Type Perennial Rye Blend		 The perfect blend for overseeding either dormant or worn turf, low mowing height.
10-12
1,2,4
3
E
No
VG
F
F
F
G
E
M
1-2

SINGLE SPECIES
Bermuda Grass Outstanding wear tolerance, hybrids are finer texture, goes dormant in winter.
3-4
1,2,4
–
G
Yes
E
E
E
E
P
E
M
1-2
Sahara Bermuda Grass Improved, seeded Bermudagrass with greater density. Produces a tougher, more durable turf.
10
1,2,4
3
G
Yes
E
E
E
E
P
E
M
1-2
Sultan Bermuda Grass Best new improved variety. Better density for increased wear tolerance.
10
1,2,4
3
E
Yes
E
E
E
E
P
E
M
1-2
Perennial Ryegrass
Turf-Type		 Check website for current varieties.
10
1,2,4
3
E
No
VG
F
F
F
G
E
M
1-2
Annual Ryegrass Fast growing, coarse texture, short-lived.
1-2
1,2,4
3
G
No
F
F
F
P
F
E
H
1-2
Kikuyu Improved Variety: AZ-1
1-2
1,2,4
3
EG
Yes
E
E
G
VG
F
VG
L
1-2
KEY: (E) = Excellent, (VG) = Very Good, (G) = Good, (F) = Fair, (P) = Poor, (L) = Low, (M) = Medium, (H) = High

ZONE #

CLIMATE TYPE

1
2
3
4
5

 Southern Coastal and Foothills
Interior Valley
Desert
Northern Coast and Foothills
Mountains


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