purchase st.augustine seed and general info

spgreene1 – posted 30 September 2002 19:47

Any idea where to buy st. augustine seed and what are the different varieties and their characteristics? Thanks.

George777 – posted 30 September 2002 20:31

ST. Aug- Sod or plugs, vegitativeSpreading habit: Stolons or above ground runners.Leaf texture: CoarseShoot density: Medestablish rate: fastRecuperative ability: goodWear Resistence: FairCold tolerance: Poorthatch: HighShade: Excellent

Problems:, chinch bugs, SAD(st. aug decline), thatch,grey leaf spot, spring dead spot.

Cultivars: Floratam shows resistence to the SAD virus and chinch bug

Raleigh- SAD resistant, and is more winter hardy then Floratam.