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Transcontinental
Improved Bermudagrass Blend for Sportsfields
Description & History
Transcontinental is an improved, turf-type bermudagrass that exhibits improved color, texture and density. Transcontinental
has consistently ranked among the best performing bermudagrass varieties in all major areas of turfgrass characteristics.
Transcontinental was developed by Pure Seed Testing, Inc and traces its origin to 13 parents, several of which came from
the southwestern US. Transcontinental was tested under the experimental designation PST-R69C and is a sister variety to the
variety “Savannah” which came from the same breeding program. The first seed for commercial use was released in 2002.
Characteristics
Features
*Medium fine texture
*Increased density
*Dark Blue Green Color
*Superior Drought Tolerance
*Low in Thatch
*Reduced Plant Height
Benefits
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*Uniform growth habit
*Increased durability and wear tolerance
*Increased fertilizer efficiency
*Low water requirement
*Lower mowing heights with less scalping
*Reduced mower clippings
Uses:
High Traffic Areas including:
*Golf Courses
*Cemeteries
*Commercial Developments
*Sport fields
*Parks
*High Traffic Residential Lawns
Transcontinental is ideal in mixtures with Perennial Ryegrass and may be seeded into established stands of seeded
bermuda and some vegetative bermudas to improve density and overall performance.
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Seeding Rate:
New Turf 4 pounds per 1000 square feet (175 pounds per acre)
Overseeding: 1-2 pounds per 1000 square feet (45-90 pounds per acre).
(Seed in Hulled/coated form)
Sold only as certified seed.
Establishment:
Germination: 10 – 14 Days with Proper Irrigation
First Mowing: Approximately 21 Days, No special mower is required.
First Limited Use: One week after first mowing depending upon rate of establishment. Note that
grass that actively grows from April-October.
Bermuda is a warm season
Adaptability & Care:
*Climate Conditions: All (Except for High Altitude)
*Soils: Sandy to Heavy Clay Not good for extremely wet or shaded areas.
*PH Range: 5.5 to 8.5
*Fertilization: 1 pound of actual nitrogen per 1000 sq. ft./month during the growing season (AprOct). Use a balanced with a 3:2:1 ration of NPK with Sulphur
*Mowing Height: Minimum recommended mowing height is 3/8 inch.
Quality Assurance:
Transcontinental is a certified variety of bermudagrass protected under U.S. Plant Variety Protection Act. Sale of noncertified seed is prohibited by federal law.
Accept no substitutes.
Ingredients & Specifications: 30%
100% Improved Transcontinental Bermudagrass
98% minimum Purity
90% minimum Germination
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Test Data:
2002 National Bermudagrass Test, Seeded
Cultivars
2004 Data, Southwest U.S.
Overall Turf Quality 1-9; 9=ideal turf
2002 National Bermudagrass Test, Seeded
Cultivars
2004 Data, Avg of 19 U.S. Locations
Leaf Texture Ratings 1-9; 9=very fine
Princess (#1 rank)
Riviera
Yukon
Transcontinental
Panama
Sultan
Mohawk
Numex Sahara
6.3
6.1
6.0
5.8
5.8
5.6
5.4
5.4
Princess (#1 rank)
Yukon
Transcontinental
Riviera
Sultan
Panama
Mohawk
Numex Sahara
6.3
6.2
6.0
6.0
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.5
LSD Value
0.3
LSD Value
0.3
To determine whether a cultivar's performance is
truly different from another, subtract one entry's
mean from another entry's mean. If this value is
larger than the LSD value, the observed
difference in cultivar performance is significant
and did not happen by chance. Complete tables
available upon request.
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**Complete tables available at www.ntep.org
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