Seed Research of Oregon

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Seed Research of Oregon
Kentucky Bluegrass
Mary Beth Menard
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Ky Bluegrass
Strengths Long lived turf Rhizome
formation - recuperative Attractive fine
textured, dark color Adaptative wide range
of genetic diversity
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Ky Bluegrass
Weaknesses Slow to moderate germination
Weed pressure Slow spring green-up
Possible dormancy and color loss during hot, dry
spells
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Ky Bluegrass
Classifications Compact, Compact-Midnight,
Compact-America, Aggressive, BVMG, Shamrock,
Julia, Bellevue, Mid-Atlantic, CELA, Cheri,
Other, Common
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Alpine Ky Bluegrass

• Compact type
• Very dense turf high sod strength
• Excellent cold tolerance
• Perfect for use with low-growing fine fescue and
  perennial ryegrass
• Resistant to leafspot, patch, dollar spot,
  powdery mildew

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Argos Ky Bluegrass

• Compact type
• Aggressive growth habit
• Early spring green-up
• Heat and drought tolerant
• High apomictic very uniform appearance
• Disease resistant including leaf spot, summer
  patch, stripe smut, dollar spot, etc.

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Cheetah Ky Bluegrass

• Aggressive high sod and shear strength
• Extensive lateral growth habit recuperative
• Extremely fine textured and dense takes to low
  cutting heights
• Adaptative excellent ratings from coast to
  coast
• Excellent disease resistance to typhula blight,
  powdery mildew, downy mildew, rust, stripe smut
• Wear tolerant

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Ulysses Ky Bluegrass

• Julia type
• Excellent wear tolerance perfect for sports
  application
• Shorter germination period
• High density in all seasons
• Shade tolerant
• Excellent disease resistance, ie, powdery mildew,
  brown patch, rust.

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SRO Versatility

• We offer a comprehensive program
• Compact Argos, Alpine
• Compact Midnight Arcadia, Quantum Leap
• Compact America Kingfisher, Showcase, SR 2284
• Aggressive Cheetah, Orfeo
• Shamrock SR 2100
• Julia Ulysses, Rampart

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Ky Bluegrass

• A successful mix contains
• Genetic diversity avoid the beauty queen
  approach
• Suitability to the region consider environment,
  disease pressures, etc.
• Suitability for specific use sod vs. homeowner
• The elements to make your customer look good
  see above!