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Table
17
Genetic Color Ratings of Kentucky
Bluegrass
Cultivars Grown under Low Input
NTEP 1997 Data
Turfgrass Quality Ratings 1-9; 9=Ideal
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Name
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Mean
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Blue
Star
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6.6
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Caliber
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6.0
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Baronie
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6.0
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Kenblue
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5.8
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LSD Value
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0.3
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Variety
Description:
BlueStar
Kentucky Bluegrass is a hybrid variety possessing good disease
tolerances and a rich green color. This variety has
improved resistance to leaf spot, stripe smut, fusarium
blight, leaf and stem rust, and dollar spot.
Blue Star's low growth habit and fine
textured leaves produce a high quality turf even when grown
under low to moderate fertility levels. It is moderately
tolerant of shade and is a strong component of turf mixtures
for areas of combined sun and shade conditions. It is an
aggressive variety with good rhizome and tiller development,
and is persistent when used at recommended seeding rates. Blue
Star has shown good disease tolerances and performs well
at mowing heights ranging for 1" to 2 1/2".
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Blue Star can be used as a monostand
but performs best in combination with similar Kentucky
Bluegrasses, perennial ryegrasses, tall fescues, and fine
fescues.
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BLUE STAR
Kentucky Bluegrass
Currently NOT available
From Seedland |
Stand Establishment:
Blue Star , like all Kentucky Bluegrasses,
requires about 3 weeks for complete germination. Color may be
observed before that time, however, in good growing weather
where soil temperatures are above 65 degrees, expect 3-4 weeks
for a complete turf stand. First mowing may be expected within
six weeks. Blue Star possesses good mowing qualities
and can be maintained at heights ranging form 1 inch to 2 ˝
inches. Blue Star does well in sand or heavy clay
soils, and like all bluegrasses, performs best in soils with a
pH of 5.5 to 8.
Seeding Rates:
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Golf Course Fairways
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100 lb./acre
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Sod Farms
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Athletic Fields
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80-100 lb./acre
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Parks
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Renovated Fairways
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25-30 lb./acre
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Park Renovation
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Golf Course Tees
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2-3 lb./1000 sq ft.
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Home Lawns
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