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Seashore paspalum4/18/2023 Trimec Classic, Trimec Southern (2,4-D + dicamba + MCPP)Ĭelsius ( thiencarbazone + iodosulfuron + dicamba) Trimec Southern, Trimec Classic (2,4-D + dicamba + MCPP) SpeedZone S.Augustine (2-4D, MCPP, Dicamba, Carfentrazone) Most herbicides that can be effectively used on bermudagrass are phytotoxic on paspalum.Ĭheck the general turf use labels or warm season grass labels of all pesticides used on seashore paspalum for legality of use: Herbicides Labeled for Seashore Paspalum Read labels carefully for their general use on warm season grasses. Weed species differ in their susceptibility to herbicides and other weed control strategies. On golf courses, goosegrass (Eleusine indica) and other weeds disrupt the uniform surface of putting greens and interfere with ball roll.Įffective turfgrass weed control strategies are dependent upon correctly identifying the problem weed, its life cycle and preferred habitat. Weeds species such as lawn burweed (Soliva pterosperma) and khakiweed (Alternanthera pungens) produce fruit with sharp-tipped spines and can cause injuries to humans. Additionally, weeds detract from the natural beauty of turfgrasses due to differences in color, size, shape, and growth habit. Weeds compete with turfgrasses for growing space, sunlight, soil moisture, and plant nutrients. With faster grow-in times over vegetative products in many circumstances, seeding can lead to quicker project completion and reduced interference with playing times.Weeds are the major pests on many turfgrass sites. Lower transportation costs and on-demand planting reduce costs and allow for greater flexibility. Seeded paspalum offers even further cost savings. While all turfgrasses require quality water for irrigation during grow-in, established paspalum is uniquely able to be irrigated with saline or sodic water sources without necessitating extra maintenance practices.ĭue to its rapid establishment and faster grow-in, planting rates can be lower for paspalum than zoysiagrass and many bermudas, reducing the number of sprigs needed to plant an area.įall color retention can reduce or eliminate the need for overseeding. In areas where water usage is monitored or purchased, paspalum provides significant savings through effluent water irrigation. Reductions in planning time and labor requirements needed for multiple varieties translate to additional cost savings. The need for separate equipment or frequent equipment cleaning to avoid contamination with other varieties is eliminated. Some paspalums can be grown tee-to-green allowing for simplified maintenance. Paspalums generally cost more per meter or square foot than most bermudagrasses and are comparable to zoysias however, paspalum’s versatility and myriad advantages translate to cost savings over other varieties in many ways. With rapid recovery due to dense rhizomes with horizontal growth, divots in paspalum grow back faster than in bermudagrass or slow-growing zoysia. Paspalum’s strong, dense canopy and resulting durability provide exceptional wear tolerance, allowing it to hold up to excessive foot traffic on sports fields and cart traffic on golf courses. Low light tolerance also makes paspalum the preferred natural grass choice for stadiums where parts of the field receive limited sunlight. Geographic regions with heavy cloud coverage and periods of minimal sunlight find paspalum to be the ideal turfgrass solution. The low light tolerance of paspalum, superior to bermudagrass and most zoysias, allows it to thrive in conditions where many other turfgrasses fail. The environmental benefits of these advantages are a major reason for paspalum’s popularity with projects focused on sustainability. Research supports these claims as well as resulting reductions in fertilizer requirements. Due to the wax load on shoots (which also gives paspalum its shiny dark green color), one pass of the mower shows striping patterns distinctively while it takes two or more mower passes on bermudagrasses or zoysiagrasses.Īppropriately maintained, paspalum requires less nitrogen than other turfgrasses, with bermudagrass requiring the most, followed by zoysia. Paspalum’s unique advantages when it comes to striping are a distinct advantage for sports fields and golf courses.
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