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| El Toro |
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| Description |
El
Toro Zoysia is green colored and a medium texture. It
is a particularly tolerant to drought conditions, resistant
to diseases, and fall army worms. It stands up to wear
exceptionally well and is a good choice for both commercial
and residential. It can be planted year round from solid
sod, however - similar to Tif 419 - sprigging should be
performed between April 15 and October 15. |
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| Characteristics |
| Hot Weather
Tolerance: |
Excellent |
| Shade
Tolerance: |
Low to
Medium |
| Water
Resistance: |
Very
Good |
| Salt
Tolerance: |
Very
Good |
| Recovery
From Injury: |
Very
Good |
| Winter
Color: |
Dormant |
| Mowing
Height: |
3/4" to
2" |
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Use: |
Residential, Commercial, Drought Prone Areas. |
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| General Care |
| Fertilization: |
1
1/2 lbs to 2 1/2 lbs. of nitrogen to per 1000 sq ft. twice
per year: early spring and August. |
| Watering: |
Water
as needed (observe stress or wilting), ensuring that 1/2"
of soil beneath the surface is sufficiently soaked. |
| Mowing: |
Needs
to be mowed about every 7 to 10 days during the growing
season. |
| Fungicides: |
Tolerant
to Balan, Betasan, Prowl or Lesco Pre-M and atrazine.
Some yellowing may occur using atrazine. |
*Source: Texas Turfgrass
Research |
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