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Turfgrass selection is arguably the most important factor in developing and maintaining a high quality, problem-free turf. Selection should be based on hours of sunlight, the environment, expected turf use, and the expected management intensity.
NG Turf offers an excellent selection of turfgrasses to meet the diverse needs of the home, landscape, sports field and golf markets.
Turfgrasses are divided into two large categories – cool season and warm season.
Warm season grasses include Bermuda, Centipede, and Zoysia. These species go dormant in the winter months and the turf turns brown. The growing season is generally from about April through September. Maximum turf growth is in the warmest months.
Cool season grasses such as Fescue maintain their green color all year although they grow very little during the coldest and hottest months of the year. These grasses will thin out when temperatures are above 90°F and will need reseeding in the Fall to maintain maximum turf density. The turf type Fescue used in this climate is a blend of several species that have been chosen to withstand our hot, humid weather in Georgia.
Georgia Turfgrasses Selection & Adaptation
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Bermuda |
Zoysia |
Centipede |
Fescue |
| Shade Tolerance |
Very Poor |
Good |
Fair to Good |
Excellent |
| Cold Tolerance |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Excellent |
| Heat Tolerance |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Poor |
| Drought Tolerance |
Good |
Excellent |
Fair |
Excellent |
| Recuperative Ability |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
Fair |
| Wear Resistance |
Very Good to Excellent |
Excellent |
Poor |
Poor |
| Maintenance Level |
Medium to High |
Medium |
Low |
Medium to High |
| Fertility Requirement |
High for Hybrid; Medium for Common |
Medium |
Low |
Medium |
| Establishment Rate |
Very Fast |
Fast |
Moderate |
Very fast |
| Mowing Height (inches) |
0.5-1
0.125 on Greens |
0.5-2 |
1-2 |
2-4 |
| Leaf Texture |
Fine to Medium |
Fine to Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Many of the varieties grown by NG Turf are Georgia Crop Improvement Association (GCIA) ”blue tag” certified turfgrasses. Certification assures the customer that the grass has been subjected to a rigorous standard of inspection criteria designed to promote high quality, true to variety, weed and disease free turfgrass.
NG Turf offers the following certified turfgrasses:
Non-certified grasses include:
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Bermuda |
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El Toro Zoysia |
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Rebel Supreme Fescue |
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