Rescape® Seashore Paspalum Grass
Seashore paspalum blend
Description
Seashore paspalum grass is a warm season, salt-loving grass that thrives in coastal climates but is also suited for inland and desert climates. It has a fine texture similar in appearance to bermudagrass and grows by stolons and rhizomes making it an excellent choice for sports fields and golf courses. Seashore paspalum grass has tremendous salt tolerance and adaptability making it one of the few grasses that can successfully be grown along the beach. Being a warm season grass it has very good heat and drought tolerance due to its deep root system. Rescape is a blend of improved, seeded cultivars of Seashore paspalum grass.
What is seashore paspalum grass used for?
Seashore paspalum is commonly used for residential lawns, golf courses, sports fields, and coastal landscaping. Its salt tolerance makes it ideal for beachfront properties and areas irrigated with reclaimed water.
Why Choose Seashore Paspalum Grass?
Seashore paspalum is a preferred turf option for areas where traditional grasses struggle. It offers:
- Excellent performance in saline soils and coastal environments
- Strong wear tolerance for sports and recreational areas
- Compatibility with reclaimed or effluent water
- A dense, attractive turf with a fine texture
This makes it ideal for both residential landscapes and professional turf applications.
Characteristics
- Very high salt tolerance
- Excellent heat and drought tolerance
- Rhizomatous and Stoloniferous growth habit
- Medium–fine texture
- Moderate shade tolerance
- Grows in wide range of soil conditions
- Can grow at beach and takes effluent water
- Meets water conservation goals
- Outstanding wear tolerance and recovery Uniform growth habit
- Only one grass needed for sun and shade Improved adaptability
Uses
Seashore paspalum grass can be grown successfully as turf on:
* Residential Landscaping
* Playgrounds
* Parks
* Erosion Control
* Sportsfields
* Commercial Developments
* Shoreline Restoration
Seeding Rates
New turf: 2 to 3 pounds of coated seed per 1,000 square feet or 85 to 130 pounds per acre.
Overseeding existing turf: 1/2 to 1 pound of coated seed per 1,000 square feet or 22 to 43 pounds per acre.
Establishment
Warm season grasses such as Seashore paspalum grass should be seeded when nightime air temperatures are consistently 77 degrees or greater (generally between the months of April and October). Germination is delayed if soil temperatures are below 65 degrees F. Emergence can be anywhere between 14 and 21 days. The higher the soil temperature, the quicker the germination as long as there is adequate moisture (irrigation). Establishment in 8 to 10 weeks depend-ing on date of planting.
Specifications
RESCAPE® Seashore paspalum
45% Pure Seed
52% Pure Coat™ Seed Coating
60% Minimum germination
415,000 seeds per pound, coated seed
Rescape is coated for increased performance. Protecting the seed during establishment, Rescape’s coating promotes water absorption and survivability.
Rescape is a registered trademark of Pure-Seed Testing, Inc.
FAQs:-
How is paspalum grass different from bermudagrass?
While both grasses have a similar appearance, paspalum grass offers superior salt tolerance and performs better in coastal environments. Bermudagrass, on the other hand, is typically more suited for inland areas with lower salinity.
How long does Seashore paspalum take to establish?
Seashore paspalum typically germinates within 14–21 days and fully establishes in about 8–10 weeks under optimal warm-weather conditions.