Poa pratensis
Armada
Armada Kentucky Bluegrass (PSG 366) combines the spring and fall growth, high density, and shade tolerance of Compact-America type bluegrasses with quick germination and excellent rhizome formation. It has demonstrated excellent performance under a broad range of conditions from home lawns to golf fairways. It is highly recommended for those areas where stem rust during establishment has become an issue. Armada is particularly well adapted to medium and lower maintenance situations. It is a very dense, low growing variety with a dark green color and mediumfine leaf texture.
Key features
- Excellent Shade Tolerance
- Superior Turf Quality
- High Salt and Drought Tolerance
- Early Spring Greenup
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