Poa pratensis

Astral

Astral

Astral Kentucky Bluegrass(Poa pratensis) (DLFPS-340/3549) is a Shamrock-type Kentucky bluegrass. Astral is a bright medium green, fine textured Kentucky bluegrass with fast establishment. It has superior rapid rhizome development for excellent traffic tolerance and quick recovery. Its high shade tolerance makes it suitable for all areas of home lawns, parks, sports fields and golf course fairways and roughs. Superior Rust Resistance and general good disease resistance make Astral appropriate for all uses.

Key features

  • Very wear tolerant
  • Bright medium green color
  • Fine bladed
  • Exceptional persistence
  • High plant density

Ratings

Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

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Segment Turfgrass
Species Kentucky Bluegrass
Sci. Name Poa pratensis
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
Germination (Days) 6-10
Mowing Frequency (Per Week) 1
Nitrogen Requirement (Low, Med, High) Medium