Poa pratensis

Mercury
Mercury Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis) has the high shear strength needed for sports fields and sod production from its father, P-105, combined with the shade and drought tolerance from its Compact America type mother. Fast germination and quick establishment makes it the perfect bluegrass for new stands or overseeding.
Key features
- Excellent shear strength
- Very good summer stress tolerance
- Medium dark green genetic color
- Excellent shade tolerance
- Excellent Summer Patch and Rust resistance
Segment
Turfgrass
Category
Bluegrass
Species
Bluegrass, Kentucky
Sci. Name
Poa pratensis
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
2750000
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
1250000
Seeding Depth (cm)
0.635-1.27
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/4-1/2
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
100-200
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
90-175
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Kg./100 sq. meters)
.5-.75
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
1-1.5
Seeding Rate - New (Kg./100 sq. meters)
1-2
Seeding Rate - New (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
2-4
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Kg./100 sq. meters)
.5-.75
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
1-1.5
Endophyte + (Yes, No)
No
Establishment (Days)
14-21
First Mowing (Days)
21-28
Germination (Days)
6-10
Mowing Frequency (Per Week)
1
Nitrogen Requirement (Low, Med, High)
Low