Description
Certified Princess is the world's first dense, fine textured hybrid bermudagrass variety to be available in seeded form. Princess is a very dense, dark green, fine textured hybrid bermudagrass that can be established from seed. It is the product of two self-sterile clones that are established vegetatively in certified production fields. It is classified as a true intraspecific hybrid. Only F1 certified seed will be marketed.
Characteristics
FEATURES:
BENEFITS:
Medium fine texture Uniform growth habit
Increased density Comparable to Tifway
Dark green color Increased fertilizer efficiency
Superior drought tolerance Low water requirement
Reduced plant height Reduced mower clippings
Uses
Sportsfields, golf course fairways, tees and roughs, home lawns, parks/playgrounds, cemeteries
Princess may be seeded into established stands of seed bermuda and some vegitative bermudas to improve density and overall performance.
Seeding Rates
New turf: 2-3 pounds per 1000 square feet or 100-150 pounds per acre.
Overseeding: 1-2 pounds per 1000 square feet or 45-90 pounds per acre (Seed in unhulled/coated form).
Establishment
Emergence: 7-21 days. Germination delayed if soil temperatures are below 65°F.
First mowing: Aproximately 21 days (may be longer in cool season). No special mower is required.
First limited use: One week after first mowing depending on rate of establishment.
