CHARACTERISTICS:
Warm season grass with fine to medium texture and dark green color. Vigorous growth along with extensive root system combine to produce a dense hardy turf that is tolerant to most stress conditions.
TEMPERATURE TOLERANCE:
Exhibits excellent heat and cold tolerance if properly managed. Cold temperatures of winter will cause grass to go dormant but green up in spring is quick.
SHADE TOLERANCE:
Very poor shade tolerance; requires full sun for most of the day to grow properly.
WEAR RESISTANCE:
One of our most wear resistant turfs. Can withstand moderate foot traffic without much damage. Recovers very quickly is damage has occurred.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Can survive with very little irrigation. However, in order to maintain good quality turf, waterings of approximately 1/2 - 3/4 inch two to three times a week depending on soil type may be required.
DISEASE AND INSECT SUSCEPTIBILITY:
Bermuda is susceptible to numerous diseases and insects. Proper detection and management can prevent any widespread damage.
RECOMMENDED USAGE:
Bermuda can produce a very high quality turf if proper management is provided. It can also function as low maintenance turf for areas that will receive little care or irrigation. Because of this wide area of adaptation, it is utilized on everything from golf greens to roadsides.
VARIETIES:
There are numerous varieties available which can produce a quality turf. The improved varieties should be established from sod and include:
- U-3 Select Common
- Tifway 419
- Texturf 10
