Tifgreen,
due to its bright green color and fine textured leaf,
is commonly used on golf courses across the Southern United
States. The grain of the grass is even, lending itself
well for use on putting greens. Tifgreen will also give
the homeowner a very fine textured lawn.
Characteristics
Hot
Weather Tolerance:
Excellent
Shade
Tolerance:
Low
Wear
Resistance:
Excellent
Salt
Tolerance:
Very
Good
Recovery
From Injury:
Excellent
Winter
Color:
Dormant
Mowing
Height:
1/2"
Use:
Putting
Greens
General Care
Fertilization:
Needs
10 lbs. of Nitrogen per 1000 sq. ft. for optimum growth:
two to four times per year.
Watering:
Water
every day, ensuring that 1/2" of soil beneath the surface
is sufficiently soaked.
Mowing:
Needs
to be mowed daily.
Fungicides:
Tolerant
to the following herbicides: 2-4D, MSMA, Dicamba, Triclopyr,
Bromoxynil, Imaxaquine, Siminize, Pennant, Balan, Betesan,
and Prowl
