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APRIL 2016 NEWS

Grass Seed Germination

Grass Seed Germination

Grass seeds will germinate successfully in normal soils when the surface temperature of the soil does not go below 50 degrees, and where the daytime soil temperature exceeds 60 degrees. Grass seeds also need adequate moisture and adequate sunlight. The best time to plant, therefore, is when the daily soil surface temperature exceeds 60 degrees, and when there is adequate soil moisture to keep the soil moist throughout germination.


Turfgrass Species/Optimum Soil Temperatures for Seed Germination

Turfgrass Species Optimum soil temperatures for seed germination
Creeping bentgrass 59-86
Annual bluegrass 68-86
Kentucky bluegrass 59-86
Rough bluegrass 68-86
Tall fescue 68-86
Red fescue 68-86
Sheep fescue 59-77
Chewings fescue 69-77
Perennial ryegrass 68-86

If you would like to keep track of our current soil temperatures visit:
United States: www.greencastonline.com
Illinois: www.isws.illinoise.edu


Typical Grass Seed Germination Time Periods

Grass Type Number of Days to Germinate
Bentgrass 10-15
Bermuda 10-30
Bluegrass 20-30
Buffalo Grass 14-28
Centipede 14-21
Fescues 7-15
Rye Grass 5-10

Gameday complete infield mix

Open House

Baseball Infield Mix and Pro's Choice® Infield Conditioner Combined Into One Product.

  • Save on Time and Labor
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  • Let us do the mixing for you!

Available in full truckloads—approximately 19 cubic yards per truckload. Also available in 1 cubic yard totes.

Call your sales rep for more information.

NEW ARBORJET® PRODUCT line

ArborJet

ArborJetNational Seed is pleased to announce we are now a distributor of Arborjet products. For 15 years, Arborjet has focused on developing the leading tree injection equipment and formulations to protect trees. This addition compliments our full line of fertilizers, chemicals and injection products for tree care professionals. Please contact Kevin if you would like more information:

Kevin.Spiller@natseed.com / Mobile 630-903-5240

SPRING IS A GREAT TIME TO FERTILIZE TREES

PHC for TreesPHC for Trees 27-9-9

PHC for Trees 27-9-9 combines a standard fertilizer with complete micronutrient package,biofertilizer system, and a proprietary soil surfactant specifically selected to promote uniform distribution and improve solubility. PHC for Trees is less abrasive to injection equipment, requires less tank agitation, and provides both short-term and long-term continuous replenishment of mineral nutrients in the soil.

Kevin.Spiller@natseed.com /
Mobile 630-903-5240


Contact your sales rep for more information

Tom.Breier@natseed.com (630) 417-9054

Tim.Breier@natseed.com (630) 417-9056

Dan.Breier@natseed.com (630) 417-9055

Mark.Breier@natseed.com (630) 417-9057

Kevin.Spiller@natseed.com (630) 903-5240


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