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RIO
RIO BERMUDAGRASS
EXCELLENT
TURF QUALITY
 
SUPERIOR COLD &
FROST TOLERANCE
 
EARLY SPRING
GREENUP
 
GOOD RECOVERY
& WEAR TOLERANCE
 
#1 NTEP RATED FOR
ESTABLISHMENT

Rio is a top-rated seeded bermudagrass variety developed by the Johnston Seed Company. Rio exhibits excellent cold and frost tolerance as well as early spring greenup making it a great choice for not only the southern zone but also areas in the transition zone where bermudagrass is used. Rio germinates quickly and was the #1 NTEP rated variety in establishment. Rio has excellent turf quality and good wear tolerance. Rio is dark green and fine-bladed creating a very dense turf. Rio is drought and heat tolerant and can be used in a number of different applications.

Rio Lawn

“Rio is a very fast establishing variety. The color is very dark and the density and overall quality last much longer than other seed varieties. Rio compares to the vegetative varieties I have worked with.”

— Sandro Luperto
IL. Photo Research Center • Padua, Italy
Polo Field

“Rio’s density, durability, and recovery rate provide a world-class playing surface. I can say without hesitation that RIO is a critical part of what makes our club a premier destination for polo.”

— Hermo Greseth
Hermosa Polo Club • Santa Ynez, CA
Golf Course

“Once Rio grows in, it is hard to tell it was grown from seed. I have fairways right next to it that were sprigged, and they are not as dense as RIO in spots.”

— Jon Christensen
JC Golf • San Marcos, CA

ESTIMATED COST OF SOD VS SPRIGGING VS SEED

  Sod 1 Acre Sprigging 1 Acre Seeding 1 Acre
D.I.Y.
Cost Range
$17,700–$39,000
Sod, Delivery and Basic Prep
$3,878–$10,534
Sprigs, Delivery, Equipment and Basic Prep
$2,700–$8,132
Seed, Delivery, Equipment and Basic Prep
Professional
Cost Range
$39,500–$82,600
Sod, Delivery, Basic Prep and Professional Installation
$8,134–$23,302
Sprigs, Delivery, Basic Prep and Labor
$4,928–$14,616
Seed, Delivery, Basic Prep and Labor

Variables — Costs could be higher with extensive site prep, prices vary by location

Rio Bermudagrass — Developed by Johnston Seed Company