BlueMuda Turfgrass

BlueMuda is a blend of Yukon Bermudagrass and Kentucky Bluegrass. It is medium-to-dark green in color and has medium-fine blades and high density. Similar to Bermudagrass in almost all aspects, a main advantage is its increased cold tolerance and earlier green up.

APPLICATION

This bermudagrass bluegrass blend is recommended for athletic fields, home lawns, and commercial landscapes. Very good drought resistant grass.

COLOR & TEXTURE

It is characterized as having a dark green color with medium fine textured leaves. It is dense with a bare-foot soft feel. This variety was designed to extend the spring and fall color to a warm-season grass.

SOIL TYPE

Grows well in all types, from heavy clay to sandy soils. Displays an above average tolerance to acidic, alkaline, saline and poorly drained soils.

MOWING

Mow to a height of .5 to 2.75 inches. Frequency is once to twice a week with a Rotary or reel mower.

WATERING

To avoid dry out, all newly planted turf should be watered daily and soaked thoroughly to a depth of 3 inches for the first 10 to 14 days. After that initial period, water deeply and infrequently whenever grass is showing signs of dehydration. This will be a very good low water use grass.

FERTILIZATION

0.5 to 1 pound of actual nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. per growing month when combined with recommended phosphorous and potassium. A good rule of thumb is to apply slow release fertilizers around the holidays (Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor day and Halloween) Good slow release fertilizer can be applied around each of these holidays. If you want to cut water requirements substitute Iron or micronutrients for the July application. Good balanced fertilizer 21-14-5-3F or 20-10-10-3F. Halloween application should be a good quality winterizer.