Tifway 419 Bermuda is a very dense and fine textured hybrid bermuda grass. It is low growing and spreads rapidly. Its density, fine texture and soft blades provide a soft cushion in which to walk and play. Although not required, for those willing to devote extra time in maintenance, Tifway 419 will provide an extremely high quality turfgrass. Easton Sod Farms now has Certified Tifway 419 available. Recommended for residential and commercial landscapes, golf courses, parks and athletic fields.

 

 

 

 

SHADE TOLERANCE:
Has high light requirement-requires full sunlight most of day. Should not be used in shady areas.
HEAT/COLD TOLERANCE:
Has excellent heat tolerance. Not as cold tolerant as other turf type bermudas. See shaded portion of map below for suggested areas of use.
DORMANCY:
Enters dormant stage in winter months. Stops growing when temperatures drop below 50F for sustained period, turns tan winter color. Requires 65F ground temperature for significant growth. Slightly slower green-up in spring than other turf type bermudas.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Will tolerate sustained periods of drought if well established. However, responds well to irrigation during dry conditions if higher quality turfgrass desired. Should be kept moist during sustained periods of extreme cold.
WEAR RESISTANCE-RECOVERY:
Very good wear resistance and will withstand heavy traffic. Very good injury recovery-spreads rapidly by rhizomes in warm season.

RULES OF THUMB MAINTENANCE:

The amount and frequency of watering, mowing and fertilizing depends upon the desired appearance of your turfgrass. Guidelines for maintenance procedures are offered below as good rules of thumb to follow on an as needed basis in maintaining healthy turfgrass with an attractive appearance.

WATERING:
Apply 1/2 to 1 inch water in a single application about once per week during hot and dry conditions. To promote a deep, durable root system, deep soaking water applications are preferred over short and frequent shallow watering applications. Caution against dry winter freeze.

MOWING:
For a high quality appearance keep mowed height 114 to 314 inch. Mow regularly with a reel or rotary mower allowing clippings to remain. Irregular mowing practices may result in high buildups of thatch, which will require verticutting, mulching and or removal. Suggested not removing more than 1l3 of the leaf growth during a single mowing.

FERTILIZING:
Apply 112 to 1 Ibs per 1000 SF of a full analysis fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphate and potassium; such as 28-13-13 in mid-April and 9-24-24 in midSeptember. To maintain a deep green color, nitrogen may be applied monthly at a rate of 1 Ibs per 1000 SF May thru August. Suggest obtaining a soil test for specific fertilizer requirements.

WEED CONTROL:
Weed growth competes with turfgrass growth. Good maintenance practices help eliminate weed problems. However, it may be necessary even under the best of care, to apply herbicides to maintain weed free turfgrass. Contact your local County Extension agent or herbicide dealer for recommendations for your type turfgrass.

Note: Due to varying soil conditions and fluctuating weather patterns, it is impossible to offer general maintenance guidelines that an perfect for individual sites and situations. Please contact your local O.S.U. County Extension Offices or Easton Sod Farms for specific questions.