tiff or common?

organicbermuda – posted 01 May 2006 17:53

OK I’ve been told I have Tiff 419 bermuda because my yard was sodded and then some say it looks kinda like common bermuda. is there any way to tell the difference so I can know what I have? Like a grass ID website or taking a sample somewhere? Or maybe someone with tiff could post closeups of their grass. Jason

organicbermuda – posted 02 May 2006 07:11

by the way heres some pics of the runners and a sprig

http://community.webshots.com/photo/549888093/2855915750089691079tgAoqi

tommy – posted 02 May 2006 15:00

Some types of bermuda sod have a big leaf- such as ‘Midiron'(easy turf). You can also take a sample to a nursery that has a certified nurseryman on staff. 419 can also take on a common look if its not maintained very well.

wadevl – posted 17 June 2006 23:01

419 is a sterile hybridit will not produce a seed head

but, SOD is never 100% clean allways a little common in thier

remember it science

if you have 70% 419, and some common patches, you can elliminat the common then fert and water to get you 419 more consistent ,

ita project im woking on now

joeearney – posted 30 July 2006 16:50

I’m not certain about 419 but I’ve had 328 for over 25 years and it does produce a seed head.

For what it’s worth,

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