Poa pratensis

Martha

Martha

Martha (A06-46) Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) is a new Jefferson/Washington type bluegrass. This type of bluegrass is known for superior performance in the Transition zone but Martha excels there and in all zones in the 2011 Kentucky bluegrass NTEP trials. Martha shows superior wear tolerance and recovery with excellent summer patch and stem rust resistance, critical for sports fields and fairways. It qualifies for the A-LIST for Low Input turf with superior drought tolerance and recovery. Martha shows early spring growth and high summer stress tolerance. It has high seedling vigor with rapid establishment for repairs as well as new stands. With low thatch development and high resistance to Poa annua invasion Martha serves all your Kentucky bluegrass needs

Key features

  • Superior Turf Quality – All Regions, Transition Zoneperformance
  • A-LIST for Low Input Turf and Drought Tolerance
  • Superior Summer Patch and Stem Rust Resistance
  • Wear tolerant with Rapid Recovery
  • Early Spring Growth

Ratings

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

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