Kentucky Bluegrass - Midnight w/ OptiGrowth
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Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass seed is used by turf professionals and home owners alike. Kentucky Bluegrass turf grass forms a thick carpet that will stand up to the abuses of athletic fields and high traffic. Not only is a Midnight Bluegrass lawn durable, but it is equally as beautiful with dark, blue-green, fine leaf blades. Allow about 4 - 5 weeks for establishment when growing Kentucky Blue grass seed.
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I've been using the Kentucky Bluegrass seed - Midnight from Outsidepride for…
I've been using the Kentucky Bluegrass seed - Midnight from Outsidepride for three years now for my autumn overseeing in my lawn. It is a beautifully dark blue/green grass that makes my lawn look very nice and healthy even when we have been experiencing some dry weather. It turns brown in the winter here in Maine, but springs back beautifully as soon as the snow melts and the temperatures rise in the Spring. The germination on this seed appears to be really good as it comes in nice and thick after the overfeeding in the Autumn. I would recommend this seed to anyone that lives in the right zones for a cool weather grass.
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We have bought the Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass seed twice. All we can say is we put it down, it grew nicely and it looks great. So happy we found Outsidepride.
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I've been buying my grass seed from Outsidepride, for quite a few years, and I have been overly satisfied with the product, which is your Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass. Even my neighbors want to know, what grass seed I use, and where they can purchase it, so I do provide them with the information.
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First off shipping is very quick. Some of the best cultivars of Kentucky bluegrass around. The midnight Kentucky bluegrass looks amazing.
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Easy to find what I wanted from the website. The grass seed that I ordered was excellent. KBG usually takes a few weeks to get going. The Supreme came right up within days. The Midnight is taking a bit longer. The price was what I expected for KBG, however the shipping from Oregon to Kansas was a bit much. I have bought seed from other companies, and I will certainly buy from Outside Pride again, even if the shipping is a bit high.
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Hello Outsidepride,We love our Midnight Kentucky bluegrass seeds and plants and fruits package arrived in good condition we love your timely shipping of products. Thank you. Best Regards Garry Baker New Jersey
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Quality Kentucky Bluegrass Midnight Seed, I only purchase from here. Very quick shipping. Thank you.
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First off shipping is very quick. Some of the best cultivars of Kentucky bluegrass around. The midnight Kentucky bluegrass looks amazing.
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Very simple, great product. I ordered Midnight Kentucky Blue Grass from Outside pride several years ago. I over-seeded 1/2 my lawn with 50lb (1 acre) of Midnight Kentucky Blue Grass. The other half, (1 acre) I used Scotts Kentucky Blue Grass. There was a noticeable difference. The Outside pride performed much better than the Scotts. It is so easy to order. So this time I ordered two separate 50lb bags of the Midnight Kentucky. The only comment would be that the shipping was cheaper to order the bags separately than if I ordered them together. But I guess that is a FedEx issue.
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Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass is the most Popular Blue Grass In America. The images above of Midnight Kentucky bluegrass from customers and aroundtheyard.com illustrate how beautiful Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass is. It is a unique compact-type variety grown in the plush Willamette Valley in Oregon to be distributed across the United States. Growing Kentucky Blue grass from seed can truly be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, giving you a Bluegrass lawn that is as durable as it is lovely. Homeowners and professionals alike turn to Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass lawn seed for the excellent turf qualities that it produces.
Why Is Midnight The Most Popular Bluegrass In America?
Those qualities include:
- A very dark blue-green color
- Dwarf growth habit
- Very high tiller density
- Drought tolerance
- Strong overall disease resistance
- Good tolerance to close mowing
- More than 15 years of proven performance!
Probably the most outstanding feature of Kentucky Bluegrass Midnight is its unusually dark blue-green color giving it a rich color even under low maintenance conditions. A Bluegrass lawn with high tiller density provides a thick carpet that will stand up to the abuses of athletic fields and high traffic. Sod producers and homeowners alike will enjoy Midnight's dwarf growth characteristics which result in fewer mowings and lower maintenance costs. Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass is an outstanding cultivar that shows good resistance to leaf spot and stem rust, stripe smut and dollar spot. University trials have documented Midnight's heat and drought tolerance.
Uses
Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass seed is recommended for use on athletic fields, golf courses, sod blends, parks, professional landscapes, and home lawns areas where Kentucky Bluegrass is adapted. It is compatible in blends with other darker green, lower growing Bluegrasses and in mixtures with strong creeping red fescues and improved “II” and “III” series of turf-type perennial ryegrasses.
Soil, Climate and Fertility Requirements
A Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass lawn will perform in sandy or heavy clay soils. Like all Bluegrasses, it performs best in soils with a pH of 5.5 to 8.0. Three to five lbs. N/1000 sq. ft./year is adequate in most areas of the United states. However, because of Midnight’s dark genetic color, lower fertilizer rates will yield acceptable color. A balanced fertilizer of 3:1:2 ratio of NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) with sulphur is recommended in most geographic locations.
Stand Establishment
Midnight, like all Kentucky Bluegrasses, requires about 3 weeks for complete germination. Color may be observed before that time, however, in good growing weather where soil temperatures are above 65 degrees F., expect 3 to 4 weeks for a complete stand of grass. Kentucky Bluegrass turf grass has good mowing qualities and can be maintained at a cutting height of 1/2 to 2 inches.
Seeding Rate & Planting Time
- New turf: Sow 2 - 3 pounds Midnight KBG seed per 1,000 square feet or 80 - 120 lbs per acre
- Over-seeding: Sow 1 - 1 1/2 pounds Midnight Bluegrass seed per 1,000 square feet or 40 - 60 lbs per acre for broadcast over-seeding
- Plant Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass lawn seed when soil temperature reaches 55 degrees in spring up until a minimum of 8 weeks before frost in fall
Planting Guide
SOWING TEMPERATURE
55F+
WHEN TO PLANT
Spring 55F or up to 8 weeks before first frost
AVERAGE GERM TIME
12 - 35 days
DAYS TO FIRST MOWING
28 - 35 days
PLANTING DEPTH
1/8 - 1/4 Inch
SOWING METHOD
Broadcast or Drill
MOWING HEIGHT
2.5 - 3 inches
ENVIRONMENT
Full Sun
ZONES
3 - 9
Grass Specifications
IDEAL FOR
Lawns, Golf Courses
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Fine to Medium Bladed, Dark Green
ESTABLISHMENT RATE
Slow
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Moderate to High
ACIDIC SOIL TOLERANCE
Medium
SALINITY TOLERANCE
Moderate
COLD TOLERANCE
High
SHADE TOLERANCE
Poor
WEAR TOLERANCE
Medium to High
THATCH TENDANCY
Medium
THATCH TENDENCY
FERTILIZER NEEDS
FERTILITY NEEDS
Medium
SEASON
Perennial