Yukon Bermuda Grass Seed - Yukon Bermuda Grass is a seeded turf type bermuda grass is the best choice for turf managers who need a seeded bermuda grass, no matter what bermuda growing zone they are in, world-wide! Developed by the Oklahoma State University Turf grass Research Team, in conjunction with the USGA, Yukon’s five parental plants were selected in 1990 from a cold hardy study, based on their high turf quality. Yukon is the most dramatic improvement in seeded bermuda grass varieties to date.
Yukon Bermuda Grass Advantages
Yukon bermuda grass uses up to 25% less water than other bermuda grasses, while maintaining superior turf quality. In multiple locations and over a decade of use Yukon bermuda grass has surpassed all other seeded varieties and many of the vegetative varieties for spring Dead Spot resistance, early spring green-up and winter survival.
Yukon Bermuda Grass Performance
Yukon has expanded the bermuda grass planting zone! Yukon Bermuda is the turf grass professional’s top choice for projects from the Equator through the transition zones of the world. In trials, it has shown excellent turf quality and winter hardiness at both 0.5 inch and 1.5 inch mowing heights. Yukon can be seeded on new projects, as well as interseeded into existing turf of similar quality. With highest ratings for turfgrass quality, color, density and texture, Yukon Bermuda grass seed is the best choice for turf managers, wherever bermuda grass is grown. Additionally, with its excellent winter survival and cold tolerance, Yukon Bermuda seed becomes a stand-alone choice for transition zone plantings. Yukon blends well with other turf-type bermuda grasses.
FEATURES
High cold tolerance
Excellent spring Dead Spot resistance
Early spring green-up
Short internodes for higher density
Outstanding drought tolerance
Excellent choice for golf course tees and fairways, sports turf, parks and landscapes
BENEFITS
Superb winter hardiness
High stolon density
Uniform dark green color
Reduced vertical growth
Increased fall color retention
SEEDING RATES
Seeds per lb: 1 - 2 million
New Turf: 2 - 3 lbs per 1,000 sq ft 90 - 125 lbs per acre
Repair of existing turf: 0.5 - 1.5 lbs per 1,000 sq ft
ESTABLISHMENT
Germination: 7 - 10 days
First mowing: Approximately 21 days, depending on usage
Full coverage: 30 days
First limited use: 60 - 90 days
