Poa pratensis
Estrella
Estrella Kentucky Bluegrass is a high-quality turfgrass known for its medium dark green color and exceptional turf density. This variety offers excellent seedling vigor and rapid establishment, ensuring a quick transition to a lush, healthy lawn. Estrella is well-suited for both residential and commercial landscapes, providing a uniform and dense turf that enhances aesthetic appeal and functionality.
One of Estrella's standout features is its superior traffic tolerance, making it ideal for areas with heavy foot traffic such as parks, sports fields, and high-use lawns. It also exhibits excellent shade tolerance, thriving in areas with partial to full shade where other grasses may struggle. Furthermore, Estrella Kentucky Bluegrass is highly resistant to stem and crown rust, ensuring a healthy and vibrant lawn even in challenging conditions. With its combination of durability, aesthetic qualities, and disease resistance, Estrella is an excellent choice for a variety of turf applications.
Key features
- High turf quality
- Medium dark green
- Excellent seedling vigor and establishment
- Superior traffic tolerance
- Excellent resistance to stem and crown rust
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