Triple Crown
Tall Fescue Blend
Central Park, Rancho Cucamonga
Description
A blend of three elite turf-type tall fescues specifically selected for California. “Triple Crown” exhibits outstanding dark green color and fine texture with improved mowability and is one of the most drought and wear tolerant of cool season grasses.
Characteristics
FEATURES:
- Medium-fine texture
- Deep root system ( 1 1/2 – 3 ft.)
- Heat tolerant
- Shade tolerant
- Grows in wide range of soils
- No thatch buildup
- Durable leaf blades
- Improved disease resistance
- Newest varieties
BENEFITS:
- Attractive, uniform appearance
- Improved drought tolerance
- Better summer performance than ryegrass
- Only one grass needed for entire landscape
- Reduces soil preparation costs
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Withstands heavy use
- Lower maintenance costs and improved turf
- Better appearance over old varieties
Uses
Traffic areas where appearance and low maintenance are important:
Lawns, Playgrounds, Parks, Cemeteries, Commercial developments, Sportsturf.
“Triple Crown” is an excellent choice in hot inland valleys where it will maintain its deep green color year round.
Seeding Rates
New turf: 10-12 pounds per 1000 square feet (400-500 pounds per acre).
Overseeding: 6-8 pounds per 1000 square feet (250-350 pounds per acre).
Establishment
Germination: 10-14 days with proper irrigation.
First mowing: Approximately 25 days.
First limited use: Approximately 40 days.
Adaptability & Care
Climatic Conditions: All (except high altitude)
Soils: All types
pH range: 5.5 to 6.5 preferred, 4.7 to 8.5 tolerated
Fertilization: 2 to 4 pounds of actual nitrogen per year in a balanced fertilizer
Mowing height: 2 to 3 inches in warm seasons, 1-1/2 to 2 inches in cool seasons.
Quality Assurance
“Triple Crown” is a registered trademark of Stover Seed Company and is available only from Stover Seed or an authorized dealer. The ingredients used in “Triple Crown” are exclusively distributed by Stover Seed and represent the latest improvements in turfgrass breeding and development.
Accept no substitutions.
Ingredients & Specifications
Millennium Tall Fescue
Aztec II Tall Fescue
Bosai 2000 Tall Fescue
98% Minimum purity
90% Minimum germination
Recent Planting Sites
Antelope Valley Junior College
Corona Norco USD
City of Santa Clarita
Moreno Valley High School
Roosevelt High School, Los Angeles
Cal State, Los Angeles
Riverside Community College
Compton College
Paso Robles USD
University of California, Riverside