^La PRIMA - A bermuda grass blend - is the best choice for your high profile project where fast germination, rapid establishment and excellent turf performance are required in full sun areas. It is the first Certified blend of improved, turf-type seeded bermudagrass varieties including: La Paloma bermuda grass seed and SR9554 bermuda grass seed..

The high performance varieties in ^La PRIMA were chosen for their individual benefits and characteristics: to provide an extremely high quality turfgrass surface in a shorter time, at less expense to the consumer and with easier maintenance requirements. ^La PRIMA will outperform single seeded varieties in most situations. You can always count on ^La PRIMA Turf-Type Bermuda grass blend to consist of the best bermuda varieties available.

WORLD RENOWNED

Bermuda grass is the primary turfgrass for much of the temperate and tropical world. Originating in Africa and India, this grass has the ability to withstand extremes in climatic and growing conditions around the world. "Common" bermuda grass seed has been used for many years as a preferred turf surface for uses as diverse as professional sports fields, parks and home lawns. In recent years, plant breeders have devoted considerable efforts to improving the overall turf quality and performance of the seeded bermuda grass species, cynodon dactylon, in order to provide turfgrass managers with an economic alternative to the high cost of installing and maintaining hybrid bermuda grass sod.

USES AND APPLICATIONS

This scientifically formulated blend of the top performing seeded turf-type bermuda grass varieties, delivers excellent results throughout the temperate, subtropical and tropical regions of the world. Recent research has also shown ^La PRIMA to be an excellent resource for the transition zone turfgrass manager. ^La PRIMA is especially designed for new plantings and use on golf course fairways, roughs and tees, municipal parks, commercial landscapes and all types of sports fields. This top quality turf-type bermuda grass product is easily planted from seed, allowing for much faster and far less expensive turf-grass establishment, when compared to the popular vegetative bermuda grass varieties. Certified ^La PRIMA may be overseeded into stands of common or other seeded bermuda grass varieties to improve density, turf quality and overall turfgrass performance. When a healthier, easier to maintain turf is desired, ^La PRIMA may be overseeded into existing stands of medium textured hybrid or vegetative bermudas.

BENEFITS of ANNUAL SPRING / SUMMER BERMUDA OVERSEEDING

Increased Bermuda Population - new seedlings will establish and contribute to a higher quality mature turf appearance. Improved Summer Transition - correct interseeding practices will reduce ryegrass competition and increase soil temperature for faster bermuda recovery. Reduced Weed Infestations - more completely covered soil surface will reduce weed seed germination and establishment in summer months. Improved Stress Tolerance - seeded turf-type bermudas are generally more salt, heat, drought, disease and insect tolerant than popular vegetative varieties.

TURF QUALITY

• Genetically stable turf
• Very uniform growth
• Medium to fine texture
• Increased salt tolerance
• Fast germination & establishment
• Increased turf density
• Dark green color
• Consistently high quality turf
• Durable, wear tolerant turf

• Tolerates poor quality & effluent water
• Higher fertilizer efficiency
• Withstands variable soil conditions
• Certified Seed
• Easy to maintain
• Rotary or reel mowers
• Disease and pest resistant
• Diverse genetic origins
• Drought tolerant

Seeding Rate & Planting Guide:

• New turf: 3 - 4 pounds per 1,000 square feet or 120 - 160 lbs per acre.
• Plant when soil temperature reaches 65 degrees in late spring/summer in full sun areas.
• Plant shallow (1/4 inch or less). Seeds need light to germinate.
• Germination time: 7 - 10 days to emerge and 14 - 21 days until completion.
• Establishment time: 6 - 8 weeks for full establishment
• Mowing Heights: 1/2" to 2" - 1st mowing at 3 - 4 weeks.
• Winter overseeding: not recommended for a newly established stand of bermuda. Established bermuda can be overseeded with ryegrass, poa trivialis, tall fescue, etc.
• Year round turf: In sub-tropical and tropical areas you will have year round turf. In other areas, must overseed for winter color.
• Fertilization: Only fertilize the young lawn if the early growth is weak or yellow. Approximately four weeks after seeding, apply a complete, balanced fertilizer to the newly established turf area. For faster coverage during the establishment year, a rate of 1 1/2 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet is recommended every month during the growing season.