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Seed Research of Oregon

Kentucky Bluegrass. Seed Research of Oregon. Mary Beth Menard. Ky Bluegrass. Strengths • Long lived turf • Rhizome formation - recuperative • Attractive – fine textured, dark color • Adaptative – wide range of genetic diversity. Ky Bluegrass. Weaknesses

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Seed Research of Oregon

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  1. Kentucky Bluegrass Seed Research of Oregon Mary Beth Menard

  2. Ky Bluegrass • Strengths • • Long lived turf • • Rhizome formation - recuperative • • Attractive – fine textured, dark color • • Adaptative – wide range of genetic diversity

  3. Ky Bluegrass • Weaknesses • • Slow to moderate germination • • Weed pressure • • Slow spring green-up • • Possible dormancy and color loss during hot, dry spells

  4. Ky Bluegrass • Classifications: • Compact, Compact-Midnight, Compact-America, Aggressive, BVMG, Shamrock, Julia, Bellevue, Mid-Atlantic, CELA, Cheri, Other, Common

  5. 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 Alpine Ky Bluegrass

  6. 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. Argos Ky Bluegrass

  7. 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 Cheetah Ky Bluegrass

  8. 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. Ulysses Ky Bluegrass

  9. 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 SRO Versatility

  10. 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! Ky Bluegrass

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