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Primary Uses: |
Forage, Turf |
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Planting: |
Broadcast and packed or drilled to a
depth of 0.125-0.25 inches depth. Best times are early spring
and fall. Germination requires watering over a period of 14
days to ensure uniform stands. |
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Seeding Rate: |
6-12 lbs pure live
seed/acre. |
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Fertility: |
Prefers soils around pH 7.0. Apply
80 lbs N/acre in March and another 50-60 lbs N/acre in September for
forage production. Soil tests should be done to maintain high
levels of P and K. |
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Insects: |
Grubs cause the most serious damage to
pastures. Control is most economically achieved through
grazing and cultural management. Grub damage can also be
reduced by interseeding legumes. Other insects causing damage
include Japanese beetles, May beetles, Green June beetles, and
cutworms. |
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Diseases: |
Common diseases include leaf spot, crown
rot, root rot, rhizome rots, stripe rusts, and powdery mildew. |
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Harvest: |
Kentucky Bluegrass is resistant to
grazing since the growing tips remain close to the ground.
Grazing can begin when 5 inches tall but it should stop when reduced
to 1.5-2 inches. |
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Comments: |
Grows well in early spring and
fall. Spreads by rhizomes. |
