Paspalum (Seashore)(Paspalum Vaginatum)

Southernguy311 · Post by **Southernguy311** » April 28th, 2015, 10:00 pm

Why doesn't this grass get more respect? It's rather amazing

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Begotten · Post by **Begotten** » April 28th, 2015, 11:17 pm

can't say. i just threw down a pound of seaspray seed to find out.

Mightyquinn · Post by **Mightyquinn** » April 29th, 2015, 6:16 am

Southernguy311 wrote:
Why doesn't this grass get more respect? It's rather amazing

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I have researched it extensively over the Winter and have found it to be a superior grass from what I have read on it. The only downside is you have to be careful with some chemicals you put on it, mainly for weed control but other than that it seems like a very fine turf. The one thing I really like is that it can be mowed from 1/8" all the way up to 2" for the SeaSpray variety and supposedly dew doesn't really form on it and it stripes really well too! If I ever move and stay in the South I would definitely consider it for my next lawn.

wrager · Post by **wrager** » April 29th, 2015, 9:10 am

I tried it a few years ago. Planted roughly 5k sq.ft. It came up beautifully (it was a wet area), but all died during the winter. I started too late (labor day). The seed isn't cheap, but I guess none of it is.

Southernguy311 · Post by **Southernguy311** » April 29th, 2015, 7:17 pm

Mightyquinn wrote:
Southernguy311 wrote:
Why doesn't this grass get more respect? It's rather amazing

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I have researched it extensively over the Winter and have found it to be a superior grass from what I have read on it. The only downside is you have to be careful with some chemicals you put on it, mainly for weed control but other than that it seems like a very fine turf. The one thing I really like is that it can be mowed from 1/8" all the way up to 2" for the SeaSpray variety and supposedly dew doesn't really form on it and it stripes really well too! If I ever move and stay in the South I would definitely consider it for my next lawn.

I'm strongly considering abandoning my Bermuda plans and going with Platinum TE Paspalum.

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Southernguy311 · Post by **Southernguy311** » May 5th, 2015, 11:59 pm

So there is this, no bragging here. Dan is the turf manager for the Houston Astros now who has a 100 percent paspalum playing surface current day. Dan was the turf manager at the University of Kentucky when I went to school there and I've known him for a long time so I decided to reach out.

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andy10917 · Post by **andy10917** » May 6th, 2015, 12:09 am

A man after my own heart - a guy that knows micro's !!

HoosierLawnGnome · Post by **HoosierLawnGnome** » May 6th, 2015, 7:45 am

Love it! Get the soil right and seems like a pretty maintenance free grass in terms of fertilization.

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HoosierLawnGnome · Post by **HoosierLawnGnome** » May 6th, 2015, 7:46 am

P.s. we have the Bermuda Bible. Perhaps we need a Paspalum Playbook?

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Southernguy311 · Post by **Southernguy311** » May 6th, 2015, 10:52 pm

I'm more torn than ever and I'm a week and a half away from sod installation.

Tifgrand or Platinum TE Paspalum?

Always wanted a Bermuda lawn, but the Paspalum is so tempting. Plus I like to be on the edge of something new.

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crb870 · Post by **crb870** » May 6th, 2015, 11:16 pm

How much sod are we talking about? What is the price difference between Bermuda and Paspalum?

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crb870 · Post by **crb870** » May 6th, 2015, 11:21 pm

I have Celebration Bermuda and it is nice but takes a lot of input to keep it looking "showroom" quality. I would install Platinum Paspalum in a second if I could find a local sod dealer that carries it. I am in eastern North Carolina.

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SimonR · Post by **SimonR** » May 7th, 2015, 2:10 am

I have found a grower locally, so I am seriously thinking of renoing the grass strip between the side-walk and the road in SHP.

There is a massive jacaranda tree there so shade could be an issue, however it seems to tolerate filtered light much better than bermuda.

Mightyquinn · Post by **Mightyquinn** » May 7th, 2015, 7:45 am

If I ever redo my lawn or move to a new house SP would definitely be in the top 3 choices for grass. I would like SP, TifSport or maybe even a mini dwarf bermuda probably Miniverde.

Southernguy311 · Post by **Southernguy311** » May 7th, 2015, 9:09 pm

Ok so here is the price breakdown:

Platinum TE .427 per sq ft
Tifgrand .290 per sq ft

Difference of $83 per pallet, ouch

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SACole · Post by **SACole** » May 7th, 2015, 10:30 pm

Southernguy311 wrote:Ok so here is the price breakdown:

Platinum TE .427 per sq ft
Tifgrand .290 per sq ft

Difference of $83 per pallet, ouch

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But will the savings in fertilizer and watering be worth it in the long haul.

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Southernguy311 · Post by **Southernguy311** » May 7th, 2015, 11:30 pm

All signs point to yes. The only thing that concerns me at this point is being limited with herbicide use. Does Celcius say it's safe for Paspalum or will I have to go another route?

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Sublime · Post by **Sublime** » May 7th, 2015, 11:47 pm

Southernguy311 wrote:All signs point to yes. The only thing that concerns me at this point is being limited with herbicide use. Does Celcius say it's safe for Paspalum or will I have to go another route?

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This product has been tested and can be used on the following types of turfgrass and their cultivars: St. Augustinegrass (Floratam, Palmetto, Bitter Blue, Common, Amerishade, Raleigh, Sapphire, Delmar, Captiva)
Bermudagrass (Tifway 419, Common, Tifsport, Discovery, Celebration, Sahara) Centipedegrass (Tifblair)
Zoysiagrass (Meyer, Empire, Crown, Palisades, Cavalier, Zorro, DeAnza, Zenith) Buffalograss (Legacy, Cody)
Other turfgrasses and their cultivars may be tolerant to this product. However, tolerance testing should be done prior
to use. Some temporary discoloration of certain warm-season grasses may occur to turf under stress from drought,
disease, extreme cold or hot weather.
Do not use this product on bahiagrass, seashore paspalum or cool-season turf types, including tall fescue, fine fescue,
Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, or creeping bentgrass

Southernguy311 · Post by **Southernguy311** » May 8th, 2015, 12:04 am

So Celcius is out, may have to dig around.

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SimonR · Post by **SimonR** » May 8th, 2015, 12:27 am

Apparently you can use salt to control weeds.

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