Sydney Bermuda Grass Seed

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Sydney Bermuda is NO LONGER SOLD by Seedland Individually Sydney IS NOW INCLUDED IN BERMUDA TRIANGLE GRASS SEED BLEND

Breeding History:  Sydney was developed by Seeds West, Inc. at the Plant Science Center of the New Mexico State Agricultural Experiment Station.

SYDNEY Plant Breeder: Seeds West, Inc., Dr. Arden Baltensperger.
Experimental Designation: SWI-7

The initial poly-cross of seven Australian and domestic (US) clones was made in 1988. Parent clones were chosen for prostrate dense growth, narrow leaf width, short leaf length, short inter-node length and dark green color.

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.

Sydney Recommended Use:  For premium turfgrass applications such as golf courses (fairways, tees and roughs), sports turf (baseball, football and soccer), parks and lawns where fine textured, dark green Bermudagrass with increased turf density and durability is needed.

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 ? 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.

Sydney TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Courtesy of www.penningtonseed.com