Penncross
Creeping Bentgrass
Description
Penncross is a forgiving bentgrass that establishes rapidly and recovers quickly from injury and divots. Good heat and wear tolerance.
Characteristics
FEATURES:
- Uniform, fine leaf texture
- Dark green color
- Uniform growth habit
- Higher tiller density
- Higher heat tolerance
- Low mowability
BENEFITS:
- Improved overall appearance
- Lower fertilizer requirement
- Even putting surface
- Improved playability
- Improved summer density & appearance
- Putting green use
Uses
Primarily for the professional user: Golf Courses, Greens, Tees, Fairways
Seeding Rates
New turf: 1 pound to 1000 square feet.
Overseeding: up to 1 pound per 1000 square feet as needed.
Establishment
Emergence: 10-14 days.
Adaptability & Care
It is recommended that bentgrass be fertilized with 4 1/2 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. An annual program would call for spring feeding of 1 1/2 pounds each in the spring, summer and early fall. Supplementary applications would be as color and growth dictate, but normally at a rate of no more than 1 pound per 1,000 square feet.
Quality Assurance
“Penncross” is a distinct variety of creeping bentgrass registered in the Oregon State seed certification program and protected by PVP.
Ingredients & Specifications
Penncross CREEPING BENTGRASS
99% Minimum purity.
90% Minimum germination.