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Mixture of Sun & Shade 

         

1.  Sturdy Sun & Shade --Wetsels Seed

Just as the name implies, blended to take abuse and still look good. This mix has all the qualities and characteristics as Class Act II but includes a small percentage of bluegrass for those homeowners who need or want that type of blend.

It contains various percentages of the following:

  • Shenandoah
  • Pixie
  • Veranda
  • Watchdog
  • Pedastal
  • Kentucky Bluegrass

You can count on this mix for a dense turf with a deep root system that stands up under high traffic situations.   This blend is tolerant to medium shade and adapts well to all types of soils and is known for its drought tolerance.  Sturdy Sun and Shade is blended and recommended by Wetsels Seed and is suitable for lawns from North Carolina to Virginia to Ohio.

Seeding rate:

  • New Lawns: 8-10 lbs./1000 sq. ft. (20 lbs/3000 sq. ft. or 200 lbs./acre for new lawns)
  • Overseeding: 3-5 lbs/1000 sq. ft. (20 lbs/6000 sq. ft)

Germination rate:  10-14 days                                                                          .

(weather, soil conditions, etc. can play a factor)

2.  smallnew.gif (926 bytes)Independence Rebel -Pennington Variety

Independence Rebel is a mixture of Rebel and contains Pennington's  the very popular Plantation. It is suited for high traffic areas and excellent drought and heat resistance.  Rebel  does well in sun and shade, providing a dense, more uniform turf with 30% finer blade texture that is dark green in color.  Rebel is truly a favorite with homeowners and landscapers.

Seeding Rate:

  • New Lawns:  8-10 lbs./1000 sq. ft
  • Overseeding:  4-5 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

 

3.    Plantation  --Pennington Seed

Plantation , experimental designation Pennington 1901, is a high performance, dark green, fine textured tall fescue.  It is a cool season perennial grass that develops an extensive fibrous root system.  Plantation is recommended for use on golf course fairways and roughs, sporting fields, parks and premium home lawns.  Plantation is suited for use by the turf professional as well as the discriminating homeowner. 

Sowing  and Establishment Recommendations:

Sow Plantation turf-type tall fescue in sun or shade in Spring or Fall.  Mid-summer sowing is not recommended except for areas of dense shade that can be well watered.  Lime soil to 6.0 pH and follow soil test recommendations for fertilization.    Maintain adequate soil moisture for proper germination.  Under ideal conditions, germination may begin in as few as nine days.  Full germination may take up to 21 days.  First mowing is suggested when plants reach approximately 7.5 cm. 

Seeding Rates:

  • New Lawns:  30 to 50 grams of Plantation per square meter for new lawns or turf areas.
  • Overseeding:  25 grams of Plantation per square meter.

 

 

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