Arcadia Kentucky Bluegrass
Rapid germination
Medium leaf texture
Excellent disease resistance
Aggressive and vigorous
Rich color with low cuts
High tiller density
Description
Arcadia is the type of bluegrass that can perform exceptionally in very demanding situations. Due to its ability to withstand mowing heights of 1/2” and above, Arcadia is highly recommended for golf courses, sod production, athletic fields, as well as home lawns.
Arcadia is an excellent variety to blend with other bluegrasses, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue and tall fescues.
Other Info
Turf Performance Data – 2001** Scores*
|
COLOR |
Rating* |
Top Rating |
Arcadia |
Low Rating |
LSD |
| Genetic Color | Fair |
7.9 |
7.0 |
5.0 |
0.2 |
| Summer Color |
Excellent |
9.0 |
8.0 |
5.3 |
1.2 |
| Fall Color (September) |
Excellent |
8.3 |
6.7 |
4.0 |
1.6 |
| Winter Color | Good |
7.7 |
5.8 |
3.9 |
0.7 |
| QUALITY |
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| Turf Quality, Schedule A |
Excellent |
6.4 |
6.2 |
4.8 |
0.3 |
| Turf Quality, Schedule B |
Excellent |
6.4 |
6.2 |
4.4 |
0.2 |
| Turf Quality, Schedule C | Very Good |
6.6 |
5.9 |
5.1 |
0.4 |
| Turf Quality, Shade | Very Good |
6.1 |
4.4 |
3.5 |
0.9 |
| Turf Quality, NE Region | Excellent |
6.9 |
6.6 |
4.6 |
0.3 |
| Turf Quality, Transition Zone | Excellent |
6.2 |
6.1 |
4.0 |
0.4 |
| Turf Quality, Midwest Region |
Excellent |
6.3 |
6.0 |
5.0 |
0.4 |
| Turf Quality, Great Plains Reg |
Very Good |
6.4 |
5.8 |
4.4 |
0.4 |
| Turf Quality, Mtn. West Reg. |
Excellent |
6.9 |
6.8 |
5.2 |
0.5 |
| TOLERANCE |
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| Drought Tolerance (wilting) | Good |
9.0 |
5.7 |
2.7 |
1.6 |
| TEXTURE/DENSITY |
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| Leaf Texture |
Fair |
8.3 |
6.5 |
3.8 |
0.5 |
| Spring Density |
Excellent |
7.9 |
7.6 |
6.7 |
0.6 |
|
Summer Density |
Excellent |
8.1 |
7.7 |
6.7 |
0.4 |
| Fall Density |
Excellent |
7.9 |
7.3 |
5.3 |
0.5 |
| Winter Density | Excellent | 8.7 | 7.7 | 5.3 | 1.2 |
| Shear Strength/Traction |
Excellent |
8.0 |
5.7 |
2.3 |
3.1 |
| ESTABLISH/GREENUP |
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| Establishment | Very Good | 5.3 | 3.7 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| Percent Establishment | Fair | 70.2% | 56.6% | 34.3% | 5.5% |
| Spring Green-up | Good | 6.7 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 0.6 |
| Seedling Vigor |
Good |
6.8 |
5.7 |
3.7 |
0.4 |
| Seed head |
Good |
9.0 |
6.3 |
2.7 |
1.0 |
| GROUND COVER |
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Spring |
Excellent |
79.9% |
77.0% |
59.0% |
4.3% |
| Summer | Excellent |
88.1% |
86.1% |
63.1% |
7.9% |
| Fall |
Very Good |
89.3% |
85.0% |
73.7% |
3.9% |
| DISEASE RESISTANCE |
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| Brown Spot | Excellent |
9.0 |
9.0 |
6.0 |
2.1 |
| Poa Annua |
Excellent |
7.0 |
6.0 |
3.3 |
1.1 |
| Leaf Spot |
Excellent |