BERMUDAGRASS
BENTGRASS
ST. AUGUSTINE
Dynasty is a vegetative bermudagrass introduced by Mountain View Seeds for 2019. Dynasty was entered in the 2013- 2017 NTEP bermudagrass trial as breeder code JSC 2-21-18-V. Major characteristics are bulleted below:
• Top-rated mean turf quality grown at all locations 2013-2017
NTEP bermudagrass
• Rapid establishment • Excellent drought tolerance • Improved disease resistance
Dynasty vegetative stock is now available. Mountain View Seeds
• Top-rated recoverability from divots at Fayetteville, AR, 2016 NTEP bermudagrass
Macdonald (DLFPS-AP/3018 or AP18 creeping bentgrass is a versatile variety with excellent turf quality for greens, tees or fairways. This variety has superior dollar spot, anthracnose, brown patch and pink snow mold resistance for reduced inputs. It is very high density but with low thatch potential and high resistance to Poa annua invasion. The early spring green-up and cool temperature growth also contribute to less Poa annua and better ball mark repair. High seedling vigor and fast establishment enable it to be used for interseeding and repair as well as new seedings. DLF Pickseed
Rio is a top-rated seeded bermudagrass variety developed by the Johnston Seed Company and marketed through Mountain View Seeds. Rio was entered in the 2013- 2017 NTEP trial as breeder code JSC 2009-6-S. Rio is dark green and fine- bladed creating a very dense turf and it is drought and heat tolerant. Other major characteristics are bulleted below:
• Excellent turf quality • Superior cold and frost tolerance • Early spring greenup
• Good wear tolerance and recovery
• Top-rated establishment 2013 NTEP bermudagrass
Rio seed is available now. Mountain View Seeds
MatchPlay creeping bentgrass, Landmark Turf & Native Seed’s latest generation release is more versatile and compatible by avoiding extremes in color, density and texture, in the cool-season and transition areas. Heat tolerance and wide based genetics ease its adaptability to fairways, tees and greens applications. Early spring activity and greenup extend the season for play. MatchPlay’s moderately aggressive genetics make for quicker divot and ball mark recovery. Landmark Turf & Native Seed
S1 creeping bentgrass was rated #1 in the 2014 NTEP trial for bentgrass cultivars grown on a green under drought stress. All LESCO varieties are carefully selected for the highest performing turf traits. S1 is extremely durable and establishes quicker than most other bentgrass cultivars. S1 demonstrates excellent dollar spot resistance and will perform in tees, greens and fairways! S1 creeping bentgrass will be available for the first time in the spring of 2020! SiteOne Landscape Supply
CitraBlue™ St. Augustine is the first grass in a decade launched by the University of Florida’s Turfgrass Breeding Team led by Dr. Kevin Kenworthy. The development of CitraBlue has been a collaborative effort between the Florida Foundation Seed Producers, the Turfgrass Producers of Florida, and Sod Solutions under a Sponsored Research Agreement with the University of Florida. Twenty-four farm members of the Turfgrass Producers of Florida supported the research effort. This grass was developed for resistance to disease, drought tolerance, improved shade tolerance and overall toughness. CitraBlue has shown an enhanced level of resistance to damaging diseases: grey-leaf spot, take-all-root-rot, and large patch. It has an elevated drought persistence and features a distinct, blue color. Research data and early farm performance mark CitraBlue as a promising new variety. Grower reports and evaluation show CitraBlue to require less mowing than other varieties and it has excellent resistance to several herbicides making weed control easier. Major expansions are anticipated in 2019 and 2020 across the warm-season sector as interest from growers has been significant. For more information regarding CitraBlue, please visit
CitraBlue.com. For licensing inquiries outside of Florida, email
info@sodsolutions.com or
jlane@sodsolutions.com. Sod Solutions
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