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| 609 BUFFALO |
"when it really does matter"
Description 609 buffalograss has a fine texture, excellent color, a low growth habit and can stay greener later into the fall than most other warm seasoned grasses. It is drought tolerant and resistant to most turfgrass insects and diseases. It requires less fertilizer, less mowing, less water and less pesticides than both the cool and warm seasoned grasses being used. Buffalograss should not be planted in shady sites or to sites that receive heavy traffic. Characteristics Hot Weather Tolerance: Excellent Shade Tolerance: Poor Wear Resistance: Good Salt Tolerance: Good Recovery From Injury: Excellent Winter Color: Dormant Mowing Height: 2" Medium Disease, Weed & Insect Resistance: Because 609 performs best in a drier environment, weed germination should be minimal. 609 is resistant to most turfgrass insects and diseases. If needed, MSMA may be applied for grassy weeds on sod that has been established for more than two months. Use: Residential, Commercial, and other low maintenance areas such as roadways, golf course roughs and parks General Care Soil and Fertilizer Needs: On low maintenance sites, a minimum of 1 lb. of nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. in an even blended form should be applied in the fall and spring. In areas where maximum color is critical and higher maintenance is practiced, additional applications during the year can be applied if necessary. Watering: After planting, irrigate one day per week for a month. Irrigation after the first 8 weeks will vary depending on factors such as slope, soil texture, and climatic conditions. Allow established sod to perform in a dry environment. 1” of water per 7-10 days is adequate to maintain a green buffalograss lawn. If sod was laid on a compacted soil, more frequent irrigation may be necessary due to shallow rooting. Mowing: Mowing height and frequency depend on the use of the site. In home lawns, buffalograss can be mowed at heights of 2-3”. Fungicides: Tolerant to Barricade, Dacthal, Ronstar G, Surflan, Atrazine, Simazine and Dimension. |
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