Sahara Vs Blackjack Bermuda

Posted By admin On 07/04/22

Because bermudagrass' ideal mowing height is 3/4 inch to 1 1/2 inches and because it grows so quickly, you may need to mow between one and three times each week. This group of turf also requires more frequent fertilizer applications; apply 1/2 to 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet three weeks after the lawn turns green and sometimes two.

Blackjack Bermudagrass offers a deep dark green color, strong drought tolerance, and quick traffic recovery. This low maintenance bermudagrass provides a carpet like density and once established has good cold tolerance. Tifdwarf Bermudagrass offers a fine blade and its putting surface can be compared to that of Bentgrass greens. It is very adaptable to heat, brackish soils, heavy traffic and low mowing. Because of it’s over seeding and transitions characteristics, it is highly effective for year-round play in areas where summer temperatures reach and exceed.

Improved lawn type, darker green, finer leaf and lower growing than common. Increased drought, durability and wear tolerance. Sahara was one of the first attempts to find a genetic pure Bermuda. After over 40 years of production Common had changed with differences even in the production fields. These differences mean that not all Common Bermuda is genetically the same and for turf use Sahara offers a consistent product and is recommended over common for a Turf.

Should be planted when soil temperatures are consistently above 60 F. It requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to do well and typically does best when mowed between 1.5 and 2 inches in height. Bermuda grass thrives on fertilizer. After your lawn is established you should apply fertilizer to Bermuda two to three times during the growing season.