Pennington Sahara II Bermuda Grass
Penkoted Grass Seed
Certified Sahara Bermudagrass is a very drought tolerant variety that is bred to grow greener and finer than common bermudagrasses. It offers excellent tolerance to foot traffic and is a great choice for a warm season, sunny lawn.
- Grows best in sunny areas
- Excellent heat, drought, disease and insect resistance
- Produces a dense, dark green, fine-bladed,self-repairing turf
- 99.9% weed free
- Traffic Tolerant
- Resists Scalping
- Reduced Plant Height
- Low in Thatch
Planting information
Climatic Zones: 2,3,5,8,9,10,11,12
Seeding Rates: 0.75-2 lb/1000 sqft (New Turf Applications)
Soil: Well drained to clay; pH of 5.5-8.
Temperature: 65°F or greater (equals 80 degrees F or more consistent day highs in temperature)
Sowing Time: Summer
Planting Depth: 1/16 inch
Fertilizer: 0.5-0.9 lb. Nitrogen/1000 sqft
Germination: 10-14 Days
Water: Keep moist until grass is 3 inches tall
First Mowing: When grass is 3 inches tall
Maintenance:
- Height: 1.5-3 inches
- Fairway Height: 0.5 inches (increases management requirements)
- Fertilizer: 3-5 lb Nitrogen/1000 sqft a year. Apply during active growth (Summer)
- Mowing Frequency: 2 times/week during active growth and remove no more than 1/3 of the leaf per mowing
