SPORTSFIELDS
ITEM |
COMMENTS |
Seeding Ratelbs./1000 sq.ft. |
Zones |
Appear-ance |
Thatch |
Wear-ability |
Recovery from Injury |
Drought Toler-ance |
Heat Toler-ance |
Cold Toler-ance |
Establishment Rate |
Degree of Maintenance |
Mowing Height (inches) |
|
Best |
Adapts |
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MIXTURES AND BLENDS |
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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 |
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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 #
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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 |