Tifway (T-419)
A standard since the mid 1960's a hybrid bermuda grass. This
medium textured, dark green selection provides good color and wear tolerance.
Tifway is recognized as having a dark green color and leaves that are
fine-medium textured. Tifway hybrid bermuda grass is course with a medium to low
growth habit. This variety is a vigorous grower and thus establishes quickly at
planting.
Commonly used on golf course fairways and tees, sport fields,
in the landscape and other high use and visible surfaces in warm
climates.
Characteristics
Grows best in hot climates and may become dormant
after frost but recovers quickly when temperatures warm
Recovers well from traffic and wear with proper
maintenance
Drought tolerant
Provides the fast recuperative rates from
traffic and wear with proper maintenance
Exhibits dense growth and competes well with
weeds when properly maintained,
Recovers well from insect damage
pH is between 6.5 and 7.2.
Generally not recommended for home lawns due to
mowing requirements (at least twice a week)
Tifway (T-419)
Maintenance Requirements
