Princess 77 & Sultan High Quality Bermuda Grass Seed

Certified SM Seed bermuda grass seed is Pennington Seed's latest blend of Princess 77 and Sultan. Good quality turfgrass with excellent color and superior early spring green up! This blend is coated for faster establishment, easier spreading, and better viability. Princess 77 Bermuda grass is the first dense, fine textured F1 hybrid Bermuda grass variety to be available in seeded form. Princess 77 seed is produced much like hybrid seed corn, but instead of two inbred parent lines, two self-incompatible but cross-fertile parent clones are planted in alternating rows. The specific combining ability of these two elite parent clones is what makes Princess 77 the first seeded Bermuda grass that is competitive with the vegetative hybrid Bermuda grasses for turf grass quality, leaf texture, color, and density. Higher overall turf quality than all commercial seeded varieties in U.S. and International tests.

Establishing Princess 77 - Princess 77 should be planted when soil temperatures are consistently above 65º F (18º C). For best results, take a soil sample and follow fertility recommendations prior to planting. Care must be taken not to cover the seed with too much soil; no more than 1/8 inches (3 mm) covering over the seed is advised. After seeding, soil moisture in the root zone must be maintained for about 1 to 2 weeks, germination may begin within 7 to 10 days. After the new turf is established, less frequent, deep watering is desirable.

Sultan bermuda grass is an improved turf-type Bermuda grass. This warm-season grass boasts a high tolerance against foot traffic making it an excellent option for golf courses, sports fields, parks, and public land. Sultan Bermuda grass requires low water and offers an impressive density, color, and texture.

Why A Princess 77/Sultan Bermuda Grass Blend

When To Plant:

Soil Temperature - Plant when average soil temperatures are above 65 degrees.

Time Before Frost - Plant when you can ensure there will not be a frost in the next 6 weeks

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Soil Preparation:

Soil Aeration - Apply LazyMan Soil Doctor to aerate soil and improve germination. This replaces mechanical aeration and adds beneficial microbes to the soil.

Raking - Rake the area to remove any debris that would prevent the seed from contacting soil.

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Water Requirements:

Germination - Keeps seeds moist until germination and then reduce watering frequency and increase watering duration.

After Establishment - Water 1 to 1.25 inches on a weekly basis to retain its color during summer

Golf course fairways and tees, manicured home lawns and well maintained areas of sports turf and parks.

• Bermuda Grass Seeding Rate: 2 - 3 pounds of coated seed per 1000 square feet of certified seed, hulled, coated form. Coated seeds are easier to spread and retain moisture better which improves germination.
• Time to Plant: Plant Bermuda Grass seed when soil temperatures are consistently above 65° F
• Where to Plant: In full sun on well drained soil. Proper drainage is essential for successful establishment and the development of a mature, healthy putting green.
• Planting Method: Do not cover the bermuda seed with too much soil - no more than 1/16 inch.
• Water: Soil moisture for this putting green seed must be maintained for about 1-2 weeks or until germination.
• Days to Germinate: After planting Arden 15 bermuda seed, with ideal conditions, germination may begin within 7 days. Allow 10 to 14 days for completion for bermudagrass seed.
• Establishment Time: Under ideal conditions, full coverage may be attained between 4 to 6 weeks. If planting the putting green seed occurs early or late in the season, more time may be needed for establishment.
• First Mowing: When grass is 3 inches tall. It is recommended that no more than 1/3 of the leaf blade be removed per mowing.
• Mower/Mowing Height/Frequency: For a Arden 15 putting green the reel mower recommended/minimum height is manageable at 3/16 inch (5mm). It maintains good leaf density at mowing heights under 1.25 inch when mowed with reel mowers. Can be mowed at higher heights for general purpose home lawns (1.25 up to 3 inches) - Rotary mowers are fine for heights above 1.25 inches. Most home / commercial lawns are best maintained at 1.5 to 2.5 inches for a good overall look. Rotary mowers can usually be used at heights above 1.5 inches.
• Winter Over-seeding: May be done for year round green color, but not generally recommended on Bermudagrass less than 6 to 8 months of age. Immature turf may be damaged by the verticutting and scalping procedures, leaving it unable to compete with the over-seeded species during the spring transition.
• Maintenance: This hybrid is dense. Periodic verticutting may be required under high maintenance conditions.

The Grass Seed Certification program establishes the genetic purity and germination of varieties, blends, and mixtures. The certification process begins with the proper field history before production and continues through the bagging of a grass seed lot with every step independently verified by Seed Certification personnel. Each bermuda grass seed lot to be certified is sampled by Certification personnel and tested in the state seed laboratory, so the grass seed you buy is the seed that was tested If even one standard in this process failed, the lot is uncertified. You can rest assured that your bermuda grass seed is certified!