Advantages:  Sydney has increased turf density combined with medium fine texture and dark green color.  Sydney has greater turf density than Sultan and Yuma.  It's leaf texture is much finer than NuMex SAHARA.

Area of Adaptation:  Across the tropical and sub-tropical climate zones of the world where Bermudagrass is currently grown.

Establishment & Maintenance:

Sydney should be planted when soil temperatures are consistently above 70 F. in full sun on well drained soil.  Proper drainage is essential for successful establishment and the development of mature healthy turf.

Plant 2-3 pounds of Sydney per 1000 square feet (1 kg/100 square meters).  Care must be taken not to cover the seed with too much soil – no more than ¼ inch of soil covering the seed is recommended.  Soil moisture around the seed must be maintained for about 1 to 2 weeks.

Sydney has very good seedling vigor.  Under ideal conditions, germination may begin within 10 to 14 days.  Allow 14 to 18 days for completion.  Full coverage may be attained in 4 to 6 weeks.  If planting is is occurring early or late in the season, more time may be needed for establishment.

After most of the grass has filled in and when the blades of grass are 1/3 taller than your desired mowing height, you are ready for your first mowing.  It is recommended that no more than 1/3 of the leaf blade be removed per mowing.

Winter overseeding of dormant Bermudagrass may be done for year round green color, but is not generally recommended on turf less than 6 to 8 months of age.  Immature turf may be damaged by the vertical cutting and scalping procedures, leaving it unable to compete with the overseeded species during the spring transition.