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Tirem Kentucky Bluegrass

  • Long-lived, sod forming perennial grass
  • Spreads with rhizomes and is very persistent under heavy grazing
  • High quality pasture that is highly palatable, except when headed out

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Characteristics
VarietyTirem Kentucky Bluegrass
UsePasture
Root HabitSod Forming
Plant TypeBasal
Preferred Growing ConditionsDoes best on well drained highly productive soils
Production PeriodSpring – Fall
Key Features
  • Long-lived
  • Highly palatable
  • Tolerance to flooding and close grazing
  • Qualified as a low water use variety
Limitations
  • Does not tolerate drought
  • Production declines with excessive heat
Approx. Seeds/lb1,400,000
Seeding Rate lb/acre4-6

 

Environmental Tolerances
WinterhardinessExcellent
Drought ToleranceLow to Moderate
Flooding ToleranceModerate
Optimum PH5.5 – 7.5
Acidity ToleranceLow to Moderate
Alkalinity ToleranceLow to Moderate
Salinity ToleranceLow
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