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Yukon
Bermuda
(Experimental number OKS91-11)
Yukon seeded turf-type bermudagrass is considered one of the best
choices for turf managers needing an exceptional seeded bermudagrass
that is cold tolerant. Developed by Dr. Charles Taliaferro of
Oklahoma State University, in conjunction with the USGA, Yukon is
the most dramatic improvement in seeded bermudagrass varieties to
date.
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Yukon variety exhibits excellent cold
tolerance and superb turf quality. Yukon is the golf course
manager's top choice for excellent tees, fairways and roughs
throughout the transition, tropical and sub-tropical zones.
In trials in Oklahoma it has shown
excellent turf quality and winter hardiness at both 0.5 inch
and 1.5 inch mowing heights.
Highest ratings for turfgrass quality, color, density and
texture as well as excellent winter survival and cold tolerance,
rank Yukon Bermudagrass as one of the best choices for turfgrass
managers. Golf superintendents, parks and sports field managers,
as well as other quality turf professionals will find this
improved turf-type seeded Bermudagrass a high performer on their
projects. The variety has been released to Seed Research of
Oregon and Johnston Seed Co. for seed production, marketing and
distribution. High quality certified seed will be available on a
limited basis in 2000.
YUKON ADVANTAGES
Yukon uses up to 25% less water than other Bermudagrasses, while
maintaining superior turf quality, according to university studies. In Oklahoma,
Mississippi and Arkansas, Yukon has surpassed all other seeded varieties
and many of the vegetative varieties for Spring Dead Spot resistance, Early
Spring Green-up and Winter Survival. Yukon's performance exceeds many sod
or seeded Bermudagrass varieties available today.
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Comparing
YUKON & RIVIERA
for Northern / Transition Area use.
Yukon is also and excellent home lawn choice
and can be used in all WARM Growing areas where
Bermuda is normally planted.
PERFORMANCE
Yukon has expanded the
bermudagrass planting zone - it is the turfgrass
professional's top choice for projects from the
Equator to the Transition zones of the world. In
trials, it has shown excellent turf quality and
winter hardiness at both 0.5 inch and 1.5 inch
mowing heights. Yukon has consistently
outperformed other seeded turf bermudagrasses in
the NTEP trials, as well as other test sites
across the United States and overseas. Golf
superintendents, parks and sports field
managers, landscapers, as well as other quality
turf professionals will find this improved
turf-type seeded bermudagrass an advanced
performer. Yukon can be seeded on new
projects, as well as interseeded into existing
turf of similar quality. Highest ratings for
turfgrass quality, color, density and texture,
rank Yukon Bermudagrass as the best
choice for turf managers, wherever bermudagrass
is grown. Additionally, with its excellent
winter survival and cold tolerance, Yukon
becomes a stand-alone choice for transition zone
plantings.
BENEFITS
- Early Spring Green-up
- Top NTEP ratings for turf
quality
- Higher stolon density
- Uniform, dark green color
- Short internodes
- Ultra dense, ultra fine texture
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- Superb winter hardiness
- Outstanding drought tolerance
- Spring Dead Spot resistance
- Excellent alternative to sprigs
& sod
- Reduced vertical growth
- Increased Fall color retention
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ESTABLISHMENT
- Seed new turf: 2-3 pounds per 1,000
square feet (90-125 pounds per acre)
- Seedling Emergence: 7-10 days
- First Mowing: Approximately 21 days
- Full coverage: 30 days
- First limited use: 60-90 days
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NTEP Trials.
Yukon has outperformed other
seeded turf bermudagrasses in the NTEP trials, as well as
other turf test sites across the United States and overseas.
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Seeded varieties are generally
NOT recommended
for high quality greens - they are fairway quality grasses.
Close-up picture of Yukon Bermuda

National Turfgrass Evaluation Program
Mean Turfgrass Quality Ratings of Commercial Bermudagrass
(seeded) Cultivars
for sites in the Transition Zone
in Illinois (IL), Kansas (KS), Maryland (MD&UB), Nebraska (NE)
and Oklahoma (OK)
1992-1996 data
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IL2 |
KS2 |
MD1 |
NE1 |
OK1 |
UB1 |
| Yukon (OKS91-11) |
4.9 |
7.6 |
6.7 |
6.3 |
6.0 |
6.4 |
| Mirage |
4.6 |
7.2 |
6.2 |
5.2 |
5.9 |
6.4 |
| Jackpot |
5.3 |
6.9 |
3.4 |
5.4 |
5.9 |
6.3 |
| Sundevil |
4.1 |
6.6 |
4.8 |
5.3 |
5.5 |
5.8 |
| Guymon |
3.3 |
6.7 |
6.0 |
4.5 |
5.7 |
5.4 |
| Sultan |
4.8 |
6.6 |
2.9 |
6.2 |
5.9 |
5.4 |
| Numex Sahara |
4.6 |
5.6 |
2.6 |
5.7 |
5.3 |
5.4 |
| Cheyenne |
4.1 |
6.0 |
1.6 |
5.3 |
5.2 |
6.4 |
| Sonesta |
4.2 |
5.8 |
2.1 |
5.5 |
5.2 |
5.0 |
| Primavera |
4.2 |
5.7 |
1.9 |
5.3 |
5.0 |
4.8 |
| Arizona common-seed |
3.9 |
5.8 |
2.2 |
4.8 |
4.8 |
4.5 |
| LSD @ 5% |
0.8 |
0.8 |
1.2 |
1.0 |
0.7 |
1.1 |
YUKON (OKS91-11) - Fine textured turf
bermudagrass variety with increased turf density. Dark
green color, reduced plant height and reduced lateral
growth rate for improved turfgrass performance. This variety
will outrank Tifway 419 under some management systems.
This Certified bermuda variety is very suited to use on
golf course projects, as well as sports fields, parks, schools
and home lawns. Developed in Oklahoma, this variety is noted for
increased cold tolerance and winter survival, as well as
high levels of resistance to Spring Dead Spot.
Certified seed readily available
Bermudagrass Turf Data 1997
University of Arizona Maricopa Agricultural Center-Maricopa, AZ
Turf Trial
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Greenup |
Color |
Color |
Color |
Density |
Density |
| Variety |
March 14 |
April 10 |
June 4 |
August 5 |
June 4 |
August 5 |
| Yukon (OKS91-11) |
6.3 |
6.7 |
8.0 |
6.7 |
7.7 |
7.3 |
| SWI-10 |
4.3 |
5.3 |
4.0 |
6.0 |
5.3 |
5.7 |
| Princess 66 |
6.0 |
5.3 |
6.0 |
5.3 |
8.0 |
6.7 |
| Guymon |
4.7 |
5.7 |
7.0 |
6.7 |
6.0 |
4.0 |
| Sultan 6 |
4.0 |
6.7 |
5.0 |
6.0 |
5.3 |
6.7 |
| Yuma |
4.3 |
5.3 |
3.7 |
6.0 |
5.0 |
6.0 |
| LSD@ 5% |
1.4 |
1.6 |
1.4 |
1.3 |
1.4 |
1.2 |
MORE COMPARISONS
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Quality 1 - 9, 9 = best |
| Variety |
June 4 |
August 5 |
1997 Mean |
| Yukon (OKS91-11) |
7.3 |
7.0 |
6.2 |
| SWI-10 |
6.7 |
7.0 |
6.0 |
| Princess 66 |
6.7 |
7.0 |
6.0 |
| Guymon |
7.7 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
| Sultan 6 |
5.7 |
6.7 |
5.8 |
| Yuma |
5.3 |
6.3 |
5.6 |
| LSD @ 5% |
1.7 |
1.6 |
0.9 |
| 1997 Mean is based on data
from April 10, June 4 and Aug. 5, 1997. |
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YUKON - Cold tolerance / winter kill tolerance |
National Turfgrass Evaluation Program
Percentage of Winter Kill
Ratings of Commercial Bermudagrass (seeded) Cultivars
Kentucky (KY), Maryland (MD&UB), Nebraska (NE), Oklahoma (OK),
Virginia (VA)
1992-1996 data
| Variety |
KY1 |
MD1 |
NE1 |
OK1 |
UB1 |
VA1 |
Mean |
| Yukon (OKS91-11) |
3.0 |
83.3 |
53.3 |
15.7 |
31.7 |
11.7 |
33.1 |
| Guymon* |
8.3 |
76.7 |
73.3 |
3.3 |
56.7 |
10.0 |
38.1 |
| Mirage |
2.3 |
97.0 |
86.7 |
87.3 |
91.7 |
15.0 |
63.3 |
| Jackpot |
5.7 |
99.0 |
93.0 |
94.3 |
97.0 |
15.0 |
67.3 |
| Sultan |
21.7 |
98.7 |
96.0 |
95.3 |
98.7 |
38.3 |
74.8 |
| Sundevil |
5.0 |
98.3 |
93.0 |
98.0 |
98.0 |
56.7 |
74.8 |
| Primavera |
55.0 |
98.7 |
90.0 |
98.0 |
99.0 |
42.0 |
80.4 |
| Sonesta |
71.3 |
99.0 |
93.0 |
98.0 |
99.0 |
55.0 |
85.9 |
| Numex Sahara |
67.3 |
98.7 |
93.0 |
98.0 |
99.0 |
70.0 |
87.7 |
| Cheyenne |
75.0 |
98.7 |
99.0 |
97.7 |
78.3 |
80.0 |
88.1 |
| Arizona common-seed |
94.0 |
98.3 |
96.0 |
98.0 |
99.0 |
66.0 |
91.9 |
| LSD @ 5% |
31.6 |
8.1 |
19.7 |
10.8 |
31.8 |
26.7 |
9.6 |
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*Guymon is a lower turf quality pasture variety
with high cold tolerance.
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