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T-1 Creeping Bent Grass
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T-1 creeping bent grass has emarkable genetic color and consistently ranked #1 in NTEP trials for its dark green color. The hue is distinctive. T-1 bentgrass presents a rich, ivy-toned appearance. Even the man who developed the variety wondered if T-1 would be embraced by agronomic traditionalists. ALIST Turf certified.MORE BENT GRASS OPTIONS
T-1 creeping bent grass has emarkable genetic color and consistently ranked #1 in NTEP trials for its dark green color. The hue is distinctive. T-1 bentgrass presents a rich, ivy-toned appearance. Even the man who developed the variety wondered if T-1 would be embraced by agronomic traditionalists. "I thought it would be too dark for people," says Dr. Doug Brede, research director for Jacklin Seed. "But everybody loves it because you can grow it with less nitrogen and have that nice T-1 color. It never really turns pale on you."
Its dark green color is not the only characteristic that T-1 is known for. The plants that went into T-1 excelled at keeping Poa at bay. In fact, they made visible gains against Poa every year. The T-1 variety has been planted on more new golf courses worldwide in the last 5 years than any other bentgrass.
T-1 offers championship quality without championship maintenance. Unlike some earlier bents generations, T-1 was bred and optimized with the mid-budget golf course in mind. T-1 provides tournament quality golf for every golf courses and is forgiving when climate or cultural practices are not ideal. Originating from selections found on 40 to 100-year-old golf course bentgrass stands in the Southern United States, crossed with dwarf-type cultivars found in Oregon, T-1 possesses unique and versatile genetics. These diverse genetics allow T-1 to thrive under varying management practices and provide aggressive stoloniferous growth.
Characteristics
- Tenacious ground coverage – The single biggest factor that sets T-1 apart is ground coverage. T-1 retains ground coverage under some incredibly tough growing conditions.
- Aggressive against Poa – Jacklin Seed (breeder) tests every single bent strain in our breeding program against Poa annua. If it can’t hold up against Poa, we pitch it. All of the plants that went into T-1 excelled at keeping Poa at bay. In fact, they made visible gains against Poa every year.
- T-1 is the "Forgiving Bent" – Unlike some earlier bents, T-1 was bred and optimized with the mid-budget golf course in mind. T-1 provides tournament-quality golf for every golf course.
- Breeding – Half of the breeding lines in T-1 from elite selections in the variety, Putter. The other half of its parent germplasm originated from New England golf course collections. T-1’s breeder block was assembled using clonal rows, similar to how Penncross and Putter were constructed.
- Turf growth habit – T-1 sets a new standard for bentgrass tiller density, providing a rich, luxurious putting surface. Yet it is remarkably easy to manage with very low thatch production. Ordinary masonry sand can be used in topdressing mixes.
Applications
Seeding Rate & Planting Time
- New turf: Sow 1 - 2 pounds of Bent grass putting green seed per 1,000 square feet
- Plant Creeping Bentgrass Penncross seed when soil temperature reaches 55 degrees in spring up until a minimum of 6 weeks before frost in fall
- Cover the Bentgrass seed to a depth not exceeding ¼" and keep seedlings moist until well rooted. Germination will take place in 7 - 15 days depending on soil temperatures, and the first mowing may be expected within 30 days, or when the plants have sufficiently rooted. Mow at a 3/4" height or lower until turf is established. Limited use of the Creeping Bentgrass putting green area can be expected in 6 weeks.
Certification
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 bent 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 bent grass seed is certified!
A-List Turf
T-1 is currently certified with the Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turf. to ensure the integrity and independence of the program, testing is conducted by nationally recognized cooperators and selected on a regional basis to insure environmental adaptability. These cooperators also participate on an advisory board to further influence protocols. Participation in the independent and geographically diverse National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) is strongly encouraged. Universities involved include: Purdue, University of California, North Carolina State, Rutgers, Utah State, University of Wisconsin, Michigan State, University of Connecticut, Virginia Tech, Ohio State, Oregon State, & Iowa State. To learn more, visit their website at: A-listturf.org
Planting Guide
SOWING TEMPERATURE
55+
WHEN TO PLANT
Spring 55F or up to 6 weeks before first frost
AVERAGE GERM TIME
6 - 10 days
DAYS TO FIRST MOWING
21 - 30
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface to 1/8 inch
SOWING METHOD
Broadcast and rake in
MOWING HEIGHT
1/4 - 1/2 inch
ENVIRONMENT
Full Sun
ZONES
4 - 10
Grass Specifications
IDEAL FOR
Lawns, Golf Courses, Putting Greens
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Fine Bladed, Dark Green
ESTABLISHMENT RATE
Moderate to Fast
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
High
ACIDIC SOIL TOLERANCE
Medium to High
SALINITY TOLERANCE
High
COLD TOLERANCE
Low
SHADE TOLERANCE
Poor to Moderate
WEAR TOLERANCE
Low
THATCH TENDANCY
High
FERTILITY NEEDS
High
SEASON
Perennial
Photography compliments of Tee-2-Green
Pure Select Creeping Bentgrass is the product of a rich heritage that includes Penncross and the groundbreaking Penn A's and G's. Pure Select has a dense, upright, and aggressive growth habit. It's wear tolerant and produces less thatch. With exceptionally strong disease, heat, cold, and wear tolerance it's easy to manage. Pure Select gives you quick spring green-up and outstanding turf quality year round. It's an exceptional bentgrass for greens, tees, and fairways. Recommended seeding rate is 1.0 to 1.50lbs./1,000 sq. ft. for a new seeding and 0.50 - 1.0 lb/1,000 sq. ft. for over-seeding. With a dense, upright and aggressive growth habit, it also features an exceptional ability to compete against Poa-annua. If you want to build your own putting green, Pure Select creeping bent grass seed is a great choice!
Pure Select bent grass seed is perfect for DIY outdoor putting greens! These Bentgrass varieties are different and do not require the tedious management that the other varieties do. Pure Select bent grass seed produces a green that requires less fertilizer, less water, less babying than the old bents varieties that you may be accustomed to. Growing Bentgrass greens has never been easier or less worrisome. This Pure Select Creeping Bentgrass requires different management, but overall, the management is actually easier than what many are accustomed to. The end result is a very high quality putting green surface that thrives on low mowing and culminates in a near perfect putting surface with no grain and no extraordinary practices.
For the home golf green, the first mowing should be when there is uniform turf coverage with a height from 1/4 to 3/8 inch and definitely not more than a 1/2 inch. The mower should have a smooth front roller. It has been reported that some people have used grooved rollers too early. Bentgrass clippings should not be caught early on as this will help build a biomass or padding that will protect the plant from damage. During the early stage it is important to do a weekly light top dressing. This will cover the clippings and smooth any roughness in the surface as well as accelerate the filling in of the turf grass canopy. It is possible to get to the desired mowing height within 6 to 7 weeks after the first mowing if not sooner with this bent grass. The Pure Select golf grass is being maintained by most facilities at 5/32nd or 9/64th for greens.
It is important to irrigate Creeping Bentgrass greens only when necessary. When required, fill the soil profile to field capacity or try to flush salts from the soil profile. This could be a 30 to 40 minute cycle depending on the type of irrigation used or time of year. Stretch the time between irrigation cycles as long as possible. Again, this will vary from the time of year, it is possible to go at least 4 to 10 days longer, with only needing to hit hot spots if required.
Top Dressing
Top dressing varies depending on management style from light weekly applications to once a month when verticutting. As with all bent grasses it is important to get as much top dressing into the canopy as possible. This can only be accomplished if the canopy is opened up by the use of groomers, verticutting, grooving, or spiking.
Seeding Rate & Planting Time
- New turf: Sow 1 - 1 1/2 pounds of Creeping Bentgrass seed per 1,000 square feet
- Plant Pure Select Creeping Bent grass seed when soil temperature reaches 55 degrees in spring up until a minimum of 6 weeks before frost in fall.
Certification
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 bent 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 bent grass seed is certified!
Planting Guide
SOWING TEMPERATURE
55F+
WHEN TO PLANT
Spring 55F or up to 6 weeks before first frost
AVERAGE GERM TIME
6 - 10 days
DAYS TO FIRST MOWING
21 - 30 Days
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface to 1/8 Inch
SOWING METHOD
Broadcast or Slit
MOWING HEIGHT
1/4 - 1/2 Inch
ENVIRONMENT
Full Sun
ZONES
4 - 9
Grass Specifications
IDEAL FOR
Lawns, Golf Courses, Putting Greens
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Fine Bladed, Dark Green
ESTABLISHMENT RATE
Moderate to Fast
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
High
ACIDIC SOIL TOLERANCE
Medium to High
SALINITY TOLERANCE
High
COLD TOLERANCE
Low
SHADE TOLERANCE
Poor to Moderate
WEAR TOLERANCE
Low
THATCH TENDANCY
High
FERTILITY NEEDS
High
SEASON
Perennial
Photography compliments of Tee-2-Green
PC2.0 pays homage to the past while looking toward the future. Its dense, upright and aggressive growth habit competes exceptionally well against Poa annua, while displaying a stunning medium-green color and very fine leaf texture.
Aggressiveness, vigor, and wear tolerance make PC2.0 Penncross Creeping Bentgrass seed a natural for greens, tees, and fairways. The ability for PC2.0 Bent grass to perform under a wide range of conditions makes this putting green seed adaptable virtually worldwide. Golf course architects have specified PC2.0 Bentgrass seed for areas of extreme cold and heat, and PC2.0 Penncross Creeping Bent has survived humidity where bermuda grass used to be the standard.
PC2.0 Penncross Bent grass is designed for extensively managed golf greens and tees and lawn bowling surfaces. Penncross performs best in soils with a pH of 5.5 to 8. It has a moderate nitrogen requirement with 1-2 pounds of actual N per 1,000 square feet per year adequate in most situations. Optimum mowing height for Creeping Bentgrass putting greens is 3/16 to 5/16 inch but it can be adjusted higher or lower depending upon maintenance practices and intended use. Creeping Bent grass performs best on a sandy soil and tolerates clay soils with adequate drainage. Most Bentgrass varieties do not perform well in wet areas, however, Penncross can tolerate saturated soil conditions for short periods of time. Growing Bentgrass is a rewarding and enjoyable experience, and this golf greens seed is a great choice for the DIY home putting green.
Creeping Bent grass can be seeded from 1-2 pounds per 1,000 square feet depending on the application. Cover the Bentgrass seed to a depth not exceeding ¼" and keep seedlings moist until well rooted. Germination will take place in 7-15 days depending on soil temperatures, and the first mowing may be expected within 30 days, or when the plants have sufficiently rooted. Mow at a 3/4" height or lower until turf is established. Limited use of the Creeping Bentgrass putting green area can be expected in 6 weeks.
Seeding Rate & Planting Time
- New turf: Sow 1 - 2 pounds of Bent grass putting green seed per 1,000 square feet
- Plant Creeping Bentgrass Penncross seed when soil temperature reaches 55 degrees in spring up until a minimum of 6 weeks before frost in fall
Certification
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 bent 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 bent grass seed is certified!