Improving Turfgrass Through Research Seed Research of Oregon Kentucky Bluegrass Mary Beth Menard

Improving Turfgrass Through Research Strengths Long lived turf Rhizome formation - recuperative Attractive – fine textured, dark color Adaptative – wide range of genetic diversity Ky Bluegrass

Improving Turfgrass Through Research Weaknesses Slow to moderate germination Weed pressure Slow spring green-up Possible dormancy and color loss during hot, dry spells Ky Bluegrass

Improving Turfgrass Through Research Classifications: Compact, Compact-Midnight, Compact-America, Aggressive, BVMG, Shamrock, Julia, Bellevue, Mid-Atlantic, CELA, Cheri, Other, Common Ky Bluegrass

Improving Turfgrass Through Research Alpine Ky Bluegrass Compact type Very dense turf – high sod strength Excellent cold tolerance Perfect for use with low-growing fine fescue and perennial ryegrass Resistant to leafspot, patch, dollar spot, powdery mildew

Improving Turfgrass Through Research Argos Ky Bluegrass Compact type Aggressive growth habit Early spring green-up Heat and drought tolerant High apomictic – very uniform appearance Disease resistant including leaf spot, summer patch, stripe smut, dollar spot, etc.

Improving Turfgrass Through Research Cheetah Ky Bluegrass Aggressive – high sod and shear strength Extensive lateral growth habit – recuperative Extremely fine textured and dense – takes to low cutting heights Adaptative – excellent ratings from coast to coast Excellent disease resistance to typhula blight, powdery mildew, downy mildew, rust, stripe smut Wear tolerant

Improving Turfgrass Through Research Ulysses Ky Bluegrass Julia type Excellent wear tolerance – perfect for sports application Shorter germination period High density in all seasons Shade tolerant Excellent disease resistance, ie, powdery mildew, brown patch, rust.

Improving Turfgrass Through Research SRO Versatility We offer a comprehensive program: Compact – Argos, Alpine Compact Midnight – Arcadia, Quantum Leap Compact America – Kingfisher, Showcase, SR 2284 Aggressive – Cheetah, Orfeo Shamrock – SR 2100 Julia – Ulysses, Rampart

Improving Turfgrass Through Research Ky Bluegrass A successful mix contains: Genetic diversity – avoid the beauty queen approach Suitability to the region – consider environment, disease pressures, etc. Suitability for specific use – sod vs. homeowner The elements to make your customer look good – see above!