Pure Dynasty Paspalum
Seeded Pure Dynasty Paspalum
Description
“Pure Dynasty” Paspalum is the first improved seeded seashore paspalum available. Perhaps saltgrass or siltgrass is a more recognizable name for this species. Seashore paspalum is a warm season, salt-loving grass that can be found in coastal areas and can be grown in inland and desert locations. “Pure Dynasty” Paspalum exhibits a medium-fine texture similar to common bermudagrass. It grows by stolons and rhizomes making it an excellent choice for golf courses and sportsfields.
Characteristics
- Among the most salt tolerant grasses available
- Very good wear tolerance
- Moderate shade tolerance
- Low water needs
- Wide pH range 3.5 to 10.2
- Moderate drought tolerance
- Hypoxia (‘wet feet’) tolerance
- Disease resistance
- Low fertility requirement
Uses
“Pure Dynasty” Paspalum is useful for golf course greens, tees, fairways and roughs as well as sports turf situations. It will provide a low input, low maintenance turf compared to other grasses.
Seeding Rates
50 pounds per acre or 1 pound per 1,000 square feet.
Sow seed in spring-summer when soil temperatures are 65-80 degrees.
Frequent daily waterings with fresh water are necessary for establishment.
Normal germination period is 14-21 days.
Establishment
Irrigation: Moderate irrigation in warm weather.
Mowing: Mowing height can range from 0.125 inches for putting greens to a maximum of 1.5 inches. To reduce incidence of scalping avoid sudden reduction in mowing height and mow on a regular basis. Rotary mowers are acceptable, reel mowers give best appearance especially at low mowing heights.
Fertilizing:Use fertilizers that are low in nitrogen.
Ingredients & Specifications
‘”Pure Dynasty” Seashore Paspalum
(Paspalum vaginatum)
98% Minimum purity
80% Minimum germination
830,000 seeds per pound.