One issue that has been an ongoing problem for the improved varieties of bermudagrass is the chance that a selected improved variety may revert back to its genetic parents and lose its improved characteristics. The hybrid bermudagrass varieties are generally developed by crossing two bermudagrass species for varietal production rather than simply by natural selection.
Because of these interspecies crosses, the hybrid bermudagrass varieties produce sterile seed, and therefore must be propagated through vegetative means being sprigging, sodding or plugging.
Hybrid bermudagrass is typically used on sports fields, golf courses, and highly maintained lawns. The management inputs needed to maintain an acceptable hybrid lawn is significantly more than that needed for a common or improved common bermudagrass lawn.
With proper cultural practices implemented, the hybrid bermudagrass varieties will produce a higher quality lawn with fewer disease problems than in the other bermudagrasses. Within the hybrid bermudagrass family there are also differences in growth habits. For example, Tifway has an upright growth habit making it ideal for sports fields and golf course fairways.
These grasses are also easier for the home lawn enthusiast to manage. Bermudagrasses used as golf course greens are termed as dwarf or ultra-dwarf varieties. These grasses are established for very specific uses and can be much more difficult to maintain unless expensive reel-type mowing equipment is used. Under the high management program needed for the dwarf bermudagrass varieties, pest problems may also occur, which requires the turf manager to be well versed in pest management control.
Several readily available common and improved common bermudagrasses that can be seeded are listed below. However, this is not an inclusive listing of bermudagrass varieties available. Its dense texture and good color, coupled with low mowing heights make it a popular choice for warm season areas of the Southern US states for sports fields, parks, stadiums, golf fairways and home lawns.
Yukon: Yukon bermudagrass is a new highly ranked certified turfgrass that also has good cold tolerance. It exhibits excellent cold tolerance and superb turf quality. It also is excellent as a lawn or turfgrass for home owners. It grows well from Florida to North of Tennessee. Yukon is highly ranked in the NTEP trials. Riviera: Riviera Bermudagrass is a certified turfgrass that produces a superior turf quality bermudagrass with excellent winter hardiness.
Riviera bermudagrass establishes fast from seed and has improved resistance to spring dead spot. Highest quality-rated Riviera bermudagrass ranks first overall for resistance to winter kill, drought tolerance, color, spring green-up, and percent of living ground cover in spring.
LaPaloma: LaPaloma exhibits short plant height, which is a distinguishing characteristic among available seed propagated varieties. This bermudagrass is noted for good stolon length and for rapid cover and fill in on planting sites.
This can be important for earlier opening and use of planted areas. LaPaloma has a finer leaf texture than most bermudagrass varieties, improved cold tolerance, and has shown better persistence under low light conditions caused by overcast, cloudy conditions, or shade from trees and structures. It is good for golf tees, fairways, roughs, sports fields and high quality lawns. Sahara SR : Sahara is a dense turf with beautiful green color. The grass is less dense, but since it is resilient to most of the diseases that affect the leaves, the Ormond variety stands out because it requires very low maintenance.
These are usually used in playgrounds and stadiums, or sports fields. Most golf courses also make use of the Ormond Bermuda grass variety. If you, however live in a harsh weather condition, then you may want to avoid this grass. A true blend of functionality and style, the Jackpot Bermuda grass offers low density and moderate leaf thickness.
It makes the ground look fancy, and in case someone falls in a garden covered with this Bermuda grass type, then they would not be injured or wounded. This is the reason why most baseball fields grow the Jackpot Bermuda grass. You must be careful about sourcing the grass from a reliable place because that will affect the quality of growth. This is a seeded Bermuda grass variant that, when matures, reflects an emerald hue.
The grass finds use in golf courses. The grass tolerates full exposure to the sun and does not need a lot of water. Its growth is stunted, which means that you do not have to prune and mow it continuously.
The variety can be grown from its seeds but also from its sod that makes the growth easier and faster. Its leaf texture is fine, which gives the garden a luxurious look. The Oasis blend is a low-maintenance Bermuda grass variant that can bear huge amounts of stress caused by pedestrians moving on it. If you wish to grow your garden in a short period, then this is the go-to turf variant. Even after excessive foot traffic, the grass continues to shine. This is the reason why most sports grounds and playgrounds use this grass variety.
The La Prima is a seeded Bermuda grass. It has a fine leaf texture and is resilient to diseases. The grass is cheap to purchase and grows fast. For us to not be confused about what it looks like, here are some pictures of the Bermuda grass. As have been mentioned, Bermuda grass has more species and cultivars than you could imagine.
But in a nutshell, it could only boil down to two types: seeded and hybrid. This Bermuda grass type was introduced two decades after the Bermuda grass was introduced in the USA. Then and now, it has gained a good reputation over the years because of the existence of new cultivars that are as dense and as useful as the hybrid type.
The main upside of seeded Bermuda grass is that they are as functional and as tough at a cheaper cost, in all aspects.
And new cultivars have developed winter hardiness. As the term implies, hybrid Bermuda grass is cultivated and grafted to have more coveted grass characteristics that are not natural to seeded Bermuda grass such as higher shade tolerance, more compact growth, deeper green color and resistance to diseases. The only downside to hybrid Bermuda is that of course, they cannot produce seeds and as such, you will have to plant some again when blank spots and damage in the turf appears.
Bermuda types with the name Tif on it are the most common varieties of hybrid Bermuda grass. We just made the starkest comparison but you will find out that classifying Bermuda is trickier than you would imagine. You would find out that some seeded Bermuda are developed cross-genetically with other Bermuda types but they cannot be considered as hybrids.
You would also find that some hybrids do not generally mean easier to grow and easier to maintain. It is very important for you to know the cultivars of common Bermuda grass because one way or another, you might find yourself wanting to use them as turf grass and ground cover. For that reason, we will do some profiling of the most common Bermuda grass cultivars and they are as follows. It is one of the best ground covers for athletic fields, specifically baseball fields.
The major downside to this variant is that its grass quality can really be dependent in terms of the location where it is grown and it really is high maintenance. In way warmer temperatures like Arizona and Georgia, it could have poorer growth quality. This is the most famous, sought-after sports ground cover for the last four decades.
It is dense and has high recuperative potential. It is also very tough considering that it will only go dormant after being exposed to repeated winter frosts but will turn green again as soon as the temperature reaches 45 degrees. It is fast in everything: root establishment, growth rate, and spreading.
It is one of toughest hybrid Bermuda out there. This hybrid is a cross between Tifton 68, one of the best pasture grasses with high cold tolerance and PI , a drought tolerant Bermuda. In contrast with other Bermuda grass hybrids, it is taller, a darker green in color, larger stems and roots and broader leaves.
It is more preferred for larger pasture lands because of these characteristics. It was engineered with a gamma mutant from its cousin Midiron. It is known for its high tolerance to cold that will produce dense and thick turf good for tree lines and fairways. It cannot be produced with seeds, only through vegetative propagation. It is a Tifway mutant known to be more frost and nematode tolerant. Of course, it is easily confused with only this one having more seed heads and an increased shoot density.
It will thrive well in many soil types but it will require different watering intervals. While it is very attractive, it is also high maintenance. If you need low-cost Bermuda seed grass that is good for large lawns and sports fields and good pasture grass, this is one of the most popular choices.
It produces a dense, dark green turf that is resistant to wear and drought. It also has a low thatching rate. Watering Keep watering your Bermudagrass lawn with 1 inch of water per week. Gradually reduce watering as dormancy approaches. Soil Amendments Amend your soil based on soil test recommendations. Lime restores nutrient availability in overly acidic soils. Gypsum helps loosen heavy clay soil and enhance root growth. Leaf Management Rake or mulch fall leaves so Bermudagrass gets plenty of air and sun.
Mow green overseeded lawns to maintain cool-season ryegrasses at 2 inches tall. Watering Water dormant Bermudagrass lawns only if needed to prevent desiccation during dry periods. Tool Maintenance Sharpen mowers and clean lawn tools to reduce the risk of lawn disease and be prepped for spring. Winter Weed Control Spot-treat green winter weeds. They're easy to spot against a dormant Bermudagrass backdrop. Yard Patrol Keep your lawn free from winter debris, such as stones and sticks.
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