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RIO BERMUDAGRASS

Cynodon dactylon

Rio Bermudagrass Tech Guide

Summary

Rio is a top-rated seeded turf type bermudagrass variety developed by the Johnston Seed Company. Rio exhibits excellent cold and frost tolerance as well as early spring green-up making it a great choice for not only the southern zone but also areas in the transition zone where bermudagrass is used. Rio germinates quickly and was the #1 NTEP rated variety in establishment. Rio has excellent turf quality and good wear tolerance. Rio is dark green and fine-bladed creating a very dense turf. Rio is drought and heat tolerant and can be used in a number of different applications.

Plant Characteristics
Taxonomy

Zone

Regional Growing Zone
1 - Northwest Coastal, 2 - California Coastal, 3 - Southern Mountain, 4 - Mountain, 5 - Midwest, 6 - Northeast Lakes, 7 - Great Lakes South, 8 - Appalacia, 9 - Southeast, 10 - South Florida, 11 - South Texas, 12 - Southwest
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Temperature Zone
Warm, Transitional

Plant Characteristics

Leaf Color
Green
Growing Cycle
Perennial
Growth Habit
Rhizomatous
Sun Requirement
Full Sun

Plant Information

Planting Season
Spring - Summer
Plant Depth
.125"
Minimum Soil Temp for Germination
65° F
Establishment
Easy

Seed Information

Seed Treatment
Coated
Seeds Per Pound
1,500,000
Kingdom
PLANTAE
Subkingdom
TRACHEOBIONTA
Super Division
SPERMATOPHYTA
Division
MAGNOLIOPHYTA
Class
LILIOPSIDA
Subclass
COMMELINIDAE
Order
CYPERALES
Family
POACEAE
Genus
CYNODON
Species
CYNODON DACTYLON

Coverage Area & Available Sizes

COVERAGE: 2-3 LBS PER 1,000 SQ. FEET

AVAILABLE SIZES:

How to Use & Apply

ESTABLISHMENT: Rio should be planted in areas of full sunlight when soil temperatures reach a consistent 65 F (18 C) and are on the rise. Plant 2 to 3 pounds of seed per 1000 square feet (1 to 1.5 kg/100 square meters) in a well-prepared firm seedbed. Cover seed with no more than 1/4 inch (6 mm) of soil. Maintain adequate soil moisture around seed using frequent but light irrigation for optimum germination. Seedlings should emerge in 10 to 14 days. As seedlings develop, decrease frequency of irrigation but increase the amount of water applied. As turf matures, follow recommended turf watering guidelines for your growing region.

MAINTENANCE Rio can be maintained at mowing heights from 0.4 inches (1.3 cm) to 1 inch (5 cm). Applying 3 to 5 pounds of nitrogen per 1000 square feet (1.5 to 2.5 kg/100 square meters) per growing season is adequate. Do not remove over 1/3 of the leaf blade per mowing for healthy turf. More frequent mowing at shorter heights will result in a finer, more dense turf.

Applications

Sports Turf

45-135 LBS PER ACRE

Golf Turf

45-135 LBS PER ACRE

Lawn

2-3 LBS PER 1000 FT SQ.

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