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Management Of Hybrid Bluegrass (Poa Arachnifera Torr. X Poa Pratensis L.) In The Transition Zone, Travis Charles Teuton

Doctoral Dissertations

Dura Blue™ and Thermal Blue™ hybrid bluegrass (Poa arachnifera Torr. x Poa pratensis L.) have been selected for increased heat and drought tolerance and offer an alternative to traditional Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue in the transition zone. Dura Blue and Thermal Blue were compared to Apollo™ Kentucky bluegrass, Dynasty™ tall fescue, and Kentucky 31 tall fescue. All turfgrass species tested were acceptable for use in the transition zone. Thermal Blue should be seeded from 50 to 150 kg seed/ha. Thermal Blue should be seeded in September for highest quality and most rapid turf cover. However, January and April …