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Breeder: Dr. Arden Baltensperger |
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| Experimental
Designation - FMC-6 |
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| Certified
Sultanbrand (Variety FMC-6) bermudagrass represents the new
generation in the development of seeded turf-type bermudagrasses.
Sultan exhibits superior turf quality compared to older seeded
bermudagrass varieties, producing a turf that is significantly
denser, finer textured, darker green and more uniform. |
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Characteristics:
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Improved Turf Quality " Increased Density |
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Medium Fine Leaf Texture " Excellent Ball Support |
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Improved performance on low soil pH " Greater Durability
& Wear Tolerance |
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Moderate Cold Tolerance " Quick Rate of Recovery from Damage |
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Dark Green Color " Good Drought Tolerance |
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Use: |
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Golf
Courses (fairways, tees, roughs, driving ranges), Sports Fields,
Home Lawns |
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Climatic
Zones: 6, 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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should be planted when soil temperatures are consistently above
65º F (18º C). For best results, take a soil sample
and follow recommendations prior to planting. Plant in full
sun on well-drained soil in temperate, sub-tropical and tropical
climates. Care must be taken not to cover the seed with too
much soil; no more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) covering over the seed
is advised. After seeding, soil moisture in the root zone must
be maintained for about 1 to 2 weeks. After the new turf is
established, less frequent, deep watering is desirable. Under
ideal conditions, germination may begin within 7 to 10 days.
Allow 14 to 21 days for completion. Under ideal conditions,
full coverage may be attained in 4 to 6 weeks. More time may
be needed if planting is done early or late in the season. Mowing
may begin approximately 3 weeks after seeding, depending on
conditions at time of establishment. Recommended mowing height
is ½ to 2 inches (12 to 50 mm). Fertilize with ¾
to 1 lb/1,000 sq ft actual N (0.38 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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| Seeding
Rates: |
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New
turf areas:
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2
to 2 ½ lbs/1,000 square feet(1.0 to 1.3 kg/100 square
meters) |
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For
repair of existing turf:
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½
to 1 pound/1,000 square feet(0.25 to 0.50 kg/100 square meters) |
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| The following
data are from the National Bermudagrass Test -1992, Final Report
1992-1996, NTEP No. 97-9. For the complete Report go to: www.ntep.org. |
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In
the above graphics, Sultan (Variety FMC-6) as tested
with the following seeded bermudagrass varieties, and
experimentals: |
Scalping
Ratings
Variety
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4 Yr. Avg. New Mexico
Rating 1-9; 9=None
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Arizona
Common FMC 3-91 Primavera
Cheyenne FMC 5-91 Sonesta
Guymon Mirage Sundevil
J-27 NuMex Sahara
Jackpot OKS 91-1
FMC 2-90 OKS 91-11 (Yukon)
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Guymon
Sultan
Mirage
Yukon
Jackpot
Tifway
Midlawn
LSD
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7.7
7.3
6.7
6.7
5.3
3.7
3.3
(0.05) 2.5
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