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
- Good Leaf Spot, Dollar Spot, and Red Thread resistance
- Ideal for sod, athletic fields,playgrounds, parks, and lawns
                    Segment
                    
                        Turfgrass
                    
                
                
                    Species
                    
                        Kentucky Bluegrass
                    
                
                
                    Sci. Name
                    
                        Poa pratensis
                    
                
                
                    Approx. Seeds/Kg.
                    
                        2750000
                    
                
                
                    Approx. Seeds/Lb.
                    
                        1250000
                    
                
                
                    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
                    
                
                                         
                                 
                                    