• Shade, traffic, pet and drought tolerant
• Ideal for sports fields, golf courses and home lawns
• Rhizomatous
• Superior sod strength
• Luxuriant texture with beautiful deep green color
• Excellent density
• Lower maintenance costs

Beautiful in color and density, Skye is consistently at the top of the charts for turf performance compared to other ‘elite’ varieties. Ranked #1 in sod strength out of 173 varieties. For the sod farm, this means quicker turnaround time in harvesting bluegrass. The strong turf formed by Skye also allows for excellent wear tolerance.
Homeowners will appreciate Skye’s ability to quickly fill in, and the ability to rapidly recover from injury. Its reduced vertical growth habit translates into less mowing, less clippings, and lower maintenance costs. Children and pets will love Skye for its ability to withstand their active lifestyles.

Mean Turf Ratings NTEP Rating of Kentucky Bluegrass Cultivars at Six Locations NTEP 2001 - 2005 Data Final Report			Sod Stretching Measurements of Kentucky Bluegrass Cultivars 2001 - 2005 NTEP Data
Turf Ratings 1 - 9; 9=Ideal Turf			Sod Stretching in lbs
NuDestiny	6.3		Skye	236.7
Syke	6.2		Blacksburg II	126.7
Goldstar	5.8		Rugby II	33.7
Cabernet	5.6		Freedom III	28.3
Blue Sapphire	5.0		NuDensity	16.3
LSD	0.4		LSD	41.0

 

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