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Breeder: Dr. Arden Baltensperger |
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Designation - SWI-7 |
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| Sydney
is a premium turfgrass that was developed from Australian and
domestic germplasms. Sydney has increased turf density and wear
tolerance. It has a lush, dark green color and medium-fine texture. |
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Characteristics:
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Improved turf density |
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Excellent drought tolerance |
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Good wear tolerance |
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Medium-fine leaf texture |
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Good salt tolerance |
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Heat tolerant |
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Good seedling vigor |
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Use: |
Golf
Courses (fairways, tees, roughs), Sports Turf, Parks, and Home
Lawns |
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Zones: |
7,
8, 9, 10, 11 (may not be adaptable to all areas within each
climatic zone) |
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& Maintenance: |
| Sydney
should be planted when soil temperatures are consistently above
65° F (18º C). For best results, plant in full sun
on well-drained soil and maintain soil moisture in the root
zone 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, when 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. It is recommended
that no more than 1/3 of leaf blade be removed per mowing. Dormant
bermudagrass may be overseeded for year round color, but is
not generally recommended on turf less than 6 to 8 months old.
Immature turf may be damaged by the vertical cutting and scalping
process leaving it unable to compete with the overseeded species
during the spring transition. |
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Rates: |
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Turf Applications:
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- 3 lbs/1000 sq ft(1 - 2 kg/100 sq meters) |
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of Existing Turf:
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1/2
- 1 lb/1000 sq ft (1/4 -1/2 kg/100 sq meters) |
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| Quality
Ratings: |
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1B. |
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MEAN
TURFGRASS QUALITY RATINGS OF BERMUDGARASS CULTIVARS
GROWN AT EIGHTEEN LOCATIONS IN THE U.S.
2000 DATA
TURFGRASS QUALITY RATINGS 1-9, 9=IDEAL TURF
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NAME
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QUALITY
MEAN
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PRINCESS
77
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6.4
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SYDNEY
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5.2
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BLUE-MUDA
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5.1
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SUN
DEVIL II
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5.1
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SHANGRI
LA
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5.1
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MIRAGE
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5.0
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ARIZONA
COMMON
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4.6
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LSD
VALUE
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0.2
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MEAN
TURFGRASS QUALITY RATINGS OF BERMUDGARASS CULTIVARS
UNDER DIFFERENT MANAGEMENT SCHEDULES
2000 DATA
TURFGRASS QUALITY RATINGS 1-9, 9=IDEAL TURF
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NAME
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QUALITY
MEAN
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PRINCESS
77
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6.4
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SYDNEY
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5.2
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BLUE-MUDA
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5.1
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SUN
DEVIL II
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5.1
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SHANGRI
LA
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5.1
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MIRAGE
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5.0
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ARIZONA
COMMON
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4.6
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LSD
VALUE
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0.2
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FROST
TOLERANCE OF BERMUDAGRASS CULTIVARS
2000 DATA FROM 1997 TEST
FROST TOLERANCE RATINGS 1-9, 9=NO INJURY
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NAME
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QUALITY
MEAN
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ARIZONA
COMMON
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5.6
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SYDNEY
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5.3
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MIRAGE
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5.3
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BLUE-MUDA
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4.9
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SHANGRI
LA
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4.9
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SUN
DEVIL II
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4.7
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LSD
VALUE
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0.6
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| These examples
represent a few of the 28 varieties tested in the National Turfgrass
Evaluation Program, Progress Report 2000, NTEP No. 01-5 from
the 1997 test. For complete trial data, go to www.ntep.org. |
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