*Planting Instructions:
PennCross Creeping Bentgrass
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PennCross competes with Poa annua on putting
greens, tees and fairways. PennCross breeding began with 156
vegetatively propagated bentgrasses and was later reduced to 21. These were
crossed for turf performance, and the components were tested under a wide
variety of locations in the U.S. and Canada. Results show that PennCross has
wide adaptability, tight, upright growth characteristics and fine leaf
texture.
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Climatic Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (may
not be adaptable to all areas within each zone)
(These are not USDA zones, these are zone number
provided by Pennington Seed, please use their map below for correct location
for these zones)
Establishment & Maintenance: Plant the seed to make good seed to soil
contact and keep seedlings moist until well rooted. Germination will take place
in 7 - 15 days, depending on soil temperatures, and the first mowing may be
expected within 30 days, or when the plants have sufficiently rooted. Mow at a
3/4 inch (19.1 mm) height of cut or lower until turf is established. Limited use
of the area can be expected in 6 weeks. PennCross performs best in soils
with a pH of 5.5 to 8. It has a moderate nitrogen requirement with 1 - 2 pounds
of actual N per 1,000 square feet per year, adequate in most situations. Optimum
greens mowing height for PennCross is 3/16 - 5/16 inch (4.8 - 7.9 mm) but
can be adjusted higher or lower depending upon maintenance practices and
intended use. PennCross performs best on sandy soils and tolerates clay
soils with adequate drainage. Bentgrasses do not perform well in wet areas;
however, PennCross can tolerate saturated soil conditions for short
periods of time.
