Royal Bengal Turf-Type Bermudagrass was developed with high turf quality and unique genetics to increase the adaptation of Bermudagrass in the United States and the world. It featured high turf-quality ratings in NTEP trials. Product Information Application or Use: Lawn, Turf, Golf Course, Athletic Fields Germination Time: 7 - 14 days, under optimal conditions Growing Locations: Warm Season & Transition Zone Height: 0.5 - 1.5 inches Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results Advantages: Developed with high turf quality and unique genetics to increase the adaptation of Bermudagrass in the U.S. When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost.   Product Detail Very dark green color Fine texture with smaller leaves for higher turf density Excellent seeding vigor and early establishment Aggressive lateral growth for wear tolerance and recovery Moderate winter hardiness and spring green up  Product Information The Bermudagrass genus has centers of origin in Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and China. Most cultivars originate from African germplasm, with a few recent ones tracing back to China. Royal Bengal uniquely comes from material selected in the Indian subcontinent (from Bangladesh). Its unique genetic source allows for higher genetic diversity. Royal Bengal exhibits high turf quality across a range of environments. It has shown good performance in climates from tropical to arid and up to the Transition zone. It has shown moderate cold tolerance and good resistance to spring Dead Spot. It tolerates high heat, drought, and saline conditions. Royal Bengal has high density with aggressive stolons and rhizomes. The high density helps prevent weed invasion.  Royal Bengal can be used for sports fields, home lawns, parks, schools, and golf course tees and fairways. Its rapid establishment makes it excellent for repairing damaged areas in seeded or vegetative Bermudagrasses. It has improved Fall color retention (similar to Yukon, Princess 77, and Riviera). Germination of this grass typically occurs in 5-7 days under ideal conditions with the first mowing at 18-21 days, depending on usage. Full coverage should be in 4-6 weeks under ideal conditions. Click here to view tech sheet for this seed.  *Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.