An outstanding blend of the newest and most drought-tolerant Tall Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass varieties available. These varieties represent advances in turf quality in addition to being a qualified TWCA Turfgrass product. TWCA approval means that these grasses have successfully met a stringent set of criteria that have been documented and have proven water conservation benefits.
This mixture is similar to seed mixtures used by many professional sod growers.
CLICK HERE to download Fineturf Extreme Platinum Quality technical data sheet as seen below.
Grass Type |
Cool Season |
Turfgrass Climate Zones (see picture)
|
1-2 and cooler parts of Zone 3
|
Exposure |
Full Sun |
Establishment |
Fast |
Leaf Texture |
Medium |
Drought Tolerance |
Excellent |
Seeding Rate per 1,000 sq ft. |
8-10 |
FINETURF EXTREME Spreading and Drought Tolerant Turf Mixture
- Best heat and drought tolerance
- Rapid tillering, spreading growth habit
- Brown patch resitance
- Improved disease resistance
- Fast establishment
Uses:
Playgrounds, Parks, Commercial Sites, Cemeteries, Lawns, Sod Production
Seeding Rates:
New turf: 8-10 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
Overseeding existing turf: 6 to 8 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
Establishment:
Emergence: 5-7 days under optimum temperature range between 68-86 degrees, longer under cooler temperatures.
First mowing approximately 21 days after emergence (may be longer under cooler temperatures).
First limited use approximately 28 days after emergence.
For instructions on seeding and care: Establishment and Care of Turfgrasses
Specifications:
FINETURF EXTREME™ TURFGRASS SEED MIXTURE
45% 4th Millenium SRP Tall Fescue
45% Titanium 2LS Tall Fescue
10% Bewitched Kentucky Bluegrass
Platinum Quality (Exceeds Certified Quality Standards)
- 98% Minimum Purity
- 0.0% Crop and Weed Seed
- 90% Minimum Germination
- 307,000 seeds per pound
- Origin: Oregon/Washington
4th Millennium SRP Tall Fescue: Outstanding variety with excellent density, color and brown patch disease resistance. Was rated the highest in NTEP trial for overall turf quality.
Titanium 2LS Tall Fescue: Dark green, very dense with excellent wear tolerance. High NTEP ratings in several turf categories and an A-List rating for low-input sustainable turf.
Bewitched Kentucky Bluegrass: Excellent color and density with good disease resistance. Rated #2 in NTEP trial for overall turfgrass quality and #1 for wear tolerance. Exceptional drought tolerance.
Note: Depending upon availability, alternate varieties of equal quality and standards may be substituted.
Turfgrass Testing Programs Listed
NTEP: National Turfgrass Evaluation Program www.ntep.org
TWCA: Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance www.tgwca.org
A-LIST: Alliance for Sustainable Turf www.a-listturf.org