Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass
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Probably the most outstanding feature of Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass is its unusually dark blue-green color, making it the darkest bluegrass available. Its high tiller density provides a thick carpet that will stand up to the abuses of high traffic, usually associated with parks and athletic fields. Sod producers and homeowners enjoy Midnight's dwarf growth characteristics, which result in fewer mowings and reduced maintenance costs. In recent university trials, this cultivar has shown good resistance to Leaf Spot, Stem Rust, Stripe Smut, and Dollar Spot, as well as demonstrating good heat and drought tolerance.
This product is highly recommended for golf courses (fairways, tees and roughs), sod farms, athletic fields, parks, and home lawns.
Depending on Season, this product may be substituted for Kentucky Granite Bluegrass.
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Climate Zone(s)
Cool Season
Transition Zone
Depth
1/4 in.
Fertilizer
3 - 5 lbs. N / 1,000 sq. ft.
120 - 165 lbs. / acre
Ideal pH
5.5 - 8.0
Maturity
6 - 8 weeks
Seeding Rate
2 - 3 lbs. / 1,000 sq. ft.
80 - 100 lbs. / acre
Soil Type
Tolerant
When to Plant
Spring - Summer
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Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass, like all Bluegrasses, requires 2 - 3 weeks for complete germination. Color may be observed before that time, but in good growing weather—where soil temperatures are above 65º F (18º C)—expect 8 to 10 weeks for a complete stand of grass.
The first mowing may be expected in about six weeks. Midnight possesses good mowing qualities and can be maintained at a cutting height ranging from 1/2 inch to 2 inches (12 - 50 mm).
Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass does well in sand or heavy clay soils and, like all bluegrasses, performs best in soils with a pH of 5.5 to 8. Three to five pounds N per 1,000 square feet, per year, is adequate in most areas of the United States. However, because of Midnight's dark genetic color, lower fertilizer rates will produce an acceptable color.
Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass
"Midnight" is an apt description of the dark blue-green color that one can expect from Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass, as it's one of the darkest varieties available. It has dwarf growth characteristics, which results in less need for mowing. This variety also stands up well to heavy foot traffic associated with recreational areas.
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Probably the most outstanding feature of Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass is its unusually dark blue-green color, making it the darkest bluegrass available. Its high tiller density provides a thick carpet that will stand up to the abuses of high traffic, usually associated...
Probably the most outstanding feature of Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass is its unusually dark blue-green color, making it the darkest bluegrass available. Its high tiller density provides a thick carpet that will stand up to the abuses of high traffic, usually associated with parks and athletic fields. Sod producers and homeowners enjoy Midnight's dwarf growth characteristics, which result in fewer mowings and reduced maintenance costs. In recent university trials, this cultivar has shown good resistance to Leaf Spot, Stem Rust, Stripe Smut, and Dollar Spot, as well as demonstrating good heat and drought tolerance. This product is highly recommended for golf courses (fairways, tees and roughs), sod farms, athletic fields, parks, and home lawns. Depending on Season, this product may be substituted for Kentucky Granite Bluegrass.
Climate Zone(s)
Cool Season
Transition Zone
Depth
1/4 in.
Fertilizer
3 - 5 lbs. N / 1,000 sq. ft.
120 - 165 lbs. / acre
Ideal pH
5.5 - 8.0
Maturity
6 - 8 weeks
Seeding Rate
2 - 3 lbs. / 1,000 sq. ft.
80 - 100 lbs. / acre
Soil Type
Tolerant
When to Plant
Spring - Summer
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Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass, like all Bluegrasses, requires 2 - 3 weeks for complete germination. Color may be observed before that time, but in good growing weather—where soil temperatures are above 65º F (18º C)—expect 8 to 10 weeks for a complete... Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass, like all Bluegrasses, requires 2 - 3 weeks for complete germination. Color may be observed before that time, but in good growing weather—where soil temperatures are above 65º F (18º C)—expect 8 to 10 weeks for a complete stand of grass. The first mowing may be expected in about six weeks. Midnight possesses good mowing qualities and can be maintained at a cutting height ranging from 1/2 inch to 2 inches (12 - 50 mm). Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass does well in sand or heavy clay soils and, like all bluegrasses, performs best in soils with a pH of 5.5 to 8. Three to five pounds N per 1,000 square feet, per year, is adequate in most areas of the United States. However, because of Midnight's dark genetic color, lower fertilizer rates will produce an acceptable color.
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