Johnston Seed Riviera Bermuda Grass Seeds, 1 lb - Pail

Johnston Seed Riviera Bermuda Grass Seeds, 1 lb - Pail

• Riviera Bermuda Grass Seed is a highquality turf grass seed developed through the intercrossing of three parental clone plants
• Features a moderately fine texture and medium dark green color, providing an attractive lawn
• Offers good resistance to Bermudagrass pests and sufficient cold hardiness for use in parts of the US transition zone with minimal risk of winter kill
• Developed by Oklahoma State University Turfgrass Development Team with support from the United States Golf Association
• Establishes quickly from seed and has improved resistance to spring dead spot
• Ranks first overall for winter kill resistance, drought tolerance, color, greenup, and percent of living ground cover in spring
• Ideal for use on golf courses, sports fields, home lawns, and commercial landscapes
• Significantly more cold tolerant than other Bermuda grass varieties, making it suitable for the transition zone
• Well adapted to various soil types, from heavy clays to deep sands, and tolerates both acid and alkaline conditions
• Drought tolerant and withstands colder temperatures, though it has a high nitrogen requirement for optimal turf quality
• Recommended planting rate is 2 to 3 pounds of seed per 1000 square feet, with a planting depth of no more than 1/4 inch
• Requires full sunlight and soil temperatures of at least 65°F (18°C) for optimal germination, with seedlings emerging in 10 to 14 days