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Breeder: Dr. Arden Baltensperger |
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| Certified
NuMex Sahara was the first seeded bermudagrass to be developed
exclusively for turf. Sahara was released in 1988 after over
20 years of research. Compared to common bermudagrass, Sahara
is more uniform, has increased density and improved summer green
color. Sahara is superior in drought tolerance to common and
many other bermudagrass varieties. |
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Characteristics:
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Improved overall turf performance |
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Increased durability and wear tolerance |
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Reduced plant height |
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Increased density |
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Low in thatch |
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Lower mowing heights with less scalping |
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Medium-fine texture with dark green color |
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Use: |
Golf Courses (fairways & roughs), Home Lawns, Sports Turf,
Parks, Playgrounds, Erosion Control, Cemeteries |
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7,
8, 9, 10, 11 (may not be adaptable to all areas within each
climatic zone) |
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| Establishment
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| Sahara
should be planted when soil temperatures are consistently above
65°F (18ºC). Plant in full sun on well-drained soil.
Soil moisture must be maintained for at least 1 to 2 weeks after
planting. Under ideal conditions, germination may begin within
7 to 10 days. Allow 10 to 21 days for full germination. Full
coverage may be attained in 4 to 6 weeks. If planting early
or late in the season, more time may be needed for establishment.
Mowing may begin when grass is 1/3 taller than desired mowing
height. Sahara performs best at mowing heights of ¾ -
2 ½ inches (19 - 64 mm). Fertilize with ½ to 1
lb/1,000 sq ft actual N (0.25 to 0.5 kg /100 sq m) per month
of growing season for optimum performance, fertilization may
be reduced by ½ if clippings are returned. |
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Turf Applications:
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- 2 ½ lbs/1,000 sq ft. (1 - 1.3 kg/100 sq meters) |
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of Existing Turf:
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- 1 lb/1000 sq ft.(0.25 - 0.5 kg/100 sq meters) |
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has been tested for more years at more locations than any other
improved seeded bermudagrass, in test after test it consistently
outperforms common bermudagrass. The performance characteristics
of Sahara are what make it the distinguished choice over common
bermudagrass. |
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1986
National Bermudagrass Test - 6 Year Averages for selected
Turfgrass Characteristics.
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Quality
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Color
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Density
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Thatch
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9=Most Desirable------------------
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6.6
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7.4
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7.3
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19.8
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| Tifgreen |
6.5
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6.2
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7.7
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7.9
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18.8
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Sahara |
4.9
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6.1
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5.6
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5.5
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15.2
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| Guymon |
4.4
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6.1
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5.1
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3.9
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16.8
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Common |
4.4
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of Locations reporting data |
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For
complete report go to: www.ntep.org, National Bermudagrass
Test - 1986, Final Report 1986-91, NTEP No.93-1.
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1992
National Bermudagrass Test - 4 Year Averages for selected
Turfgrass Characteristics.
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Quality
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Color
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Density
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Texture
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Thatch
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6.1
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6.2
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7.4
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7.8
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4.3
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| Tifway |
6.0
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7.2
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6.8
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5.3
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| Guymon |
5.0
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6.1
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4.9
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4.4
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9.3
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| NuMex
Sahara |
4.6
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6.0
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5.5
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5.1
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11.7
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Common |
4.2
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5.5
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5.0
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5.0
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20.3
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(0.05) |
0.2
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0.5
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0.2
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2.8
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of Locations reporting data |
25
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For
complete report go to: www.ntep.org, National Bermudagrass
Test - 1992, Final Report 1992-96, NTEP No.97-9.
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1997
National Bermudagrass Test - 2000 Data for selected Turfgrass
Characteristics.
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Quality
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Density
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Texture
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Thatch
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6.5
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5.1
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| Tifgreen |
6.1
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5.8
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7.6
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7.5
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6.9
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| Mirage |
5.0
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5.9
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5.6
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5.1
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5.8
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| NuMex
Sahara |
4.9
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6.2
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5.6
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5.0
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6.3
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Common |
4.6
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3.9
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5.2
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4.8
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of Locations reporting data |
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For
complete report go to: www.ntep.org, National Bermudagrass
Test - 1997, Progress Report 2000, NTEP No.01-5.
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