TifGrand™ Bermuda grass is scientifically developed to thrive in up to 60% continuous shade. This newly released bermudagrass offers

• superior shade tolerance
• reduced water requirements
• naturally dark green blade
• significantly reduced fertilizer (nitrogen) requirement
• superior quality in full sun

TifGrand™ Certified Bermudagrass sod is grown by Patten Seed Company / Super-Sod in Georgia and South Carolina and available in the eastern US wherever Super-Sod turfgrass sod is sold.

TifGrand™ Bermuda grass sod is recommended for shaded golf course tees, sport fields, in the landscape and other high use and visible surfaces in warm climates.

Characteristics

• TifGrand™ Bermuda performs well in residential and commercial landscapes as well as other areas like shaded golf course tees, public and private parks and recreational sites
• TifGrand™ survives drought conditions similar to other hybrid bermudagrasses like Tifway and TifSport
• tolerant of traffic and wear, and recovers quickly with proper maintenence
• well maintained TifGrand™ bermudagrass will prevent weed establishment but is tolerant to most herbicides approved for weed growth to bermudagrasses in general
• TifGrand™ Bermuda is more resistant to Spring Dead Spot (SDS) than common bermudagrass selections like Celebration bermudagrass
• with adequate nutrition TifGrand™ Bermuda grass performs in full sun and shade similar to levels of grasses like Tifway and TifSport bermudagrass (always fertilize based on soil test)
• TifGrand™ best mowing height is 1 to 2 inches
• TifGrand™ sod grass is only available as Georgia Crop Improvement Association (GCIA) first quality 'CERTIFIED'. Each delivery of TifGrand™ Bermuda grass sod must be accompanied by a GCIA Certificate (see example at right)
• TifGrand™ can be installed when as dormant sod

TifGrand™ (PP21017) was developed and released from the University of Georgia, Tifton Campus, by Dr. Wayne Hanna.

TifGrand™ Bermuda is the first shade tolerant (up to 60% shade) bermudagrass. TifGrand™ Bermuda grass forms a dense lush green lawn with a finer texture and darker green color than Tifway (T-419).

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