PRINCESS 77® BERMUDA
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PRINCESS 77 BERMUDA   Certified Princess brand Bermudagrass includes the world's first dense, fine textured, seeded hybrid Bermudagrass variety.  Available in seeded form. <<<< PICTURE OF PRINCESS 77 BERMUDA More pictures at bottom of page. THE GRASS OF THE 2004 & 2005 NFL SUPER BOWLS!

PRINCESS 77 BERMUDA:
Rated #4 out of 29 seeded & vegetative varieties!
As tested by NTEP.org (National Turf Evaluation Program).

Princess 77 rules the Bermuda grass Kingdom!  It will cost you a fraction of what you would pay for sod and it is the first and only true hybrid Bermuda grass available from seeds.  This is because this new grass variety is a break through variety with easily recognizable improvements. Everyone wants this one due to its quite noticeable thicker density and fine turf look.  

• DARK GREEN Color
• Medium fine leaf Texture / High leaf density.
• Outstanding drought tolerance.
• Requires 21% LESS WATER than Tifway and less water than Tif 419 Bermuda.
• Creates a beautiful lawn at much lower cost than sod.
• Excellent fall color retention
• Highest overall turf quality of all commercially available varieties in the US (including vegetative varieties).

Cutting Heights / Very flexible (Possible to use from 3/16" to 3")

• Manageable at 3/16 inch (5mm)... maintains good leaf density at mowing heights under 1.25" when mowed with reel mowers.
• Can be mowed at higher heights for general purpose home lawns (1.25 up to 3 inches) - Rotary mowers are fine for heights above 1.25 inches. - Most home / commercial lawns are best maintained at 1.5 to 2.5 inches for a good overall look.  Rotary mowers can usually be used at heights above 1.5 inches.

LOW MOWING HEIGHTS (Under 1")
Recommended High Input Maintenance Schedule:
1/2 to 3/4 mowing height.
3/4 to 1 lb. N/1000 sq.ft. / per growing month.
Irrigation to prevent visual drought stress.
Mowing frequency of 3-5 times per week.

HIGHER MOWING HEIGHTS (1.5 to 2.5 inches - Home Lawns).
Recommended Normal Lawn Inputs -  Maintenance Schedule:
1.5" to 3" -  mowing height.
1/2 to 3/4. N/1000 sq.ft. / per growing month.
Irrigation to prevent visual drought stress.

Mowing frequency of generally every 5 to 7 days for use in home lawns. Higher the mowing height, the less mowing required.  In order to maintain a good leaf density and color you need to mow whenever the grass has grown 1/3 longer than the normal maintenance height.  For instance if your ideal maintenance height is 3/4 inch, you need to mow when the grass grows to 1".  If the normal maintenance height is 1.5 inches, you need to mow when it reaches 2 inches in height.

Used in Climatic Zones:  8-9-10-11-12*
(*May not be adaptable to all areas within each climatic zone)

READ MORE ABOUT PRINCESS 77

WHAT ABOUT USE OF SEEDED VARIETIES FOR GREENS?
Seeded varieties are generally NOT recommended
for high quality greens - they are fairway quality grasses.
But may make an adequate home putting green.

Certified Princess 77 Bermudagrass is the world's first dense, fine textured hybrid bermudagrass variety to be available in seeded form. Known as experimental variety, SWI-77, Princess is a very dense, dark green, fine textured hybrid bermudagrass that can be established from seed. It is the product of two self-sterile clones that are established vegetatively in certified production fields. The resultingF1 progeny seed is the variety, Princess. Overall Turf Quality: Rated higher than all commercial seeded varieties in US and International testing

• Leaf Texture: Medium Fine

• Leaf Width: 1.8mm

• Leaf Length: 24.00 mm

• Leaf Density: High, comparable to Tifway (419)

• Shoot elongation Rate: Low, comparable to Tifway (419)

• Spring Greenup/Fall Color Retention: Moderate

• Color: Dark Green

Recommendations:
Usage: Golf course fairways and tees, manicured home lawns and well maintained areas of sports turf and parks.

Seeding Rate:
1 to 3 pounds of seed per 1000 square feet (1 kg/100 square meters) of Certified seed, Penkoted (registered) -- Time to Plant: When soil temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees F (18 degrees C).

Where to Plant: In full sun on well drained soil. Proper drainage is essential for successful establishment and the development of mature healthy turf.

Planting Method: Do not cover the seed with too much soil - no more than 1/4" (.6cm) covering over the seed is recommended. Water: Soil moisture around the seed must be maintained for about 1-2 weeks.  Days to Germinate: Under ideal conditions, germination may begin within 7 days. Allow 4-18 days for completion. Plant when soil temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees and all danger of freeze / frost is past.   Plant from spring to late summer for best results.  Read more tips and recommendations on planting Bermudagrass

Establishment Time: Under ideal conditions, full coverage may be attained between 4-6 weeks. If planting is occurring late or early in the season, allow longer for establishment.  Generally expect full coverage in 8-12 weeks.

PRINCESS 77 PICTURES:

Above: Princess 77 mowed at higher heights.

Above: Princess 77 mowed at 3/16 inch.

Above: Princess 77 up-close.

Princess TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Courtesy of www.penningtonseed.com

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