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Tifton 9 Bahia Pasture Grass

Tifton 9 Bahia grass is an improved selection of Pensacola Bahia Grass. Developed by Dr. Glenn Burton of the USDA, as a improved Pasture grass offering more forage yields, higher protein value, and a longer growing season. Tifton 9 is a finer leaf Bahia, great for pastures and erosion control areas. Has a nice narrow (med-fine) green leaf. With a narrower blade than the Argentine Bahia variety. Tifton 9 requires minimum maintenance attention = less water less fertilizer less work! With a very well developed root system, Tifton 9 is great for soil erosion requirements and for drought tolerance.

The quality best that is demonstrated in this bahia grass variety is the possibility to produce up to 40% more forage than the others under the right conditions with rain and fertilization. Drought tolerant, and will grow further north than the Pensacola makes this a very desirable pasturage grass. With low fertility requirements, and the ability to be grown on sandy to clay soils of low fertility it helps to extend the range of the bahia varieties. This bahia grass has a better palatability with a finer texture than the Argentine or Pensacola bahia grass varieties. The area of adaptation is across the inner coastal south as far Miami, Florida and North across the lower transition zone.

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Bahiagrass.com - Am Informational Site From Seedland.com Tifton 9 Bahia Grass Seed Is A Certified Seed Tifton 9 is a finer bladed, faster growing and establishes quicker in the seedling stage. It is used extensively in pastures throughout the Southeast. It withstands colder soil temps, thus can be planted further north in the Southern States. Available from both seed and sod sources commercially. But usually planted using seeds. Note that "officially" Tifton 9 can only be sold and purchased as a certified seed, thus ensuring variety purity. Seedland.com only sells certified Tifton 9. Tifton 9 Quick Facts Fertilizer Requirements: About average - .5 to 1 LB N per 1000 sq. ft./per month, or 1-2 times year. Water Requirements: Very good drought tolerance. But of course Tifton 9 will perform best with plentiful rain or irrigation. Tifton 9, as with any bahia grass will turn brown under drought stress, but recovers fast. Not usually killed by drought. Traffic Durability: Excellent Mowing Requirements: Weekly to a height of 2-3 inches. Does not support low mowing. This is a lush full grass. Mowing can be required every 5 to 7 days during peak summer growth (July). Shade Tolerance: Tifton9 Bahia Grass, as with all bahia grass, performs well in full sun. Bahia grass will tolerate only slight shade. You will notice that Bahia grass will thin out over time within the drip line of trees, so plant Bahia grass in full sun for optimum results. Disease & Insect Problems: Brown patch - Army worms, mole crickets. Generally less susceptible than Argentine bahia grass Soil type Requirements: Best in neutral soils of 6.0 to 7.0 pH. But Tifton 9 will generally grow in all soil types. Establishment Methods: Seeds, Sod, Sprigging- Fast establishment from seeds possible during summer plantings with adequate soil moisture. The preferred method is seeds. Tifton 9 Bahia - Pastures Establish A Tifton 9 Pasture Tifton 9 pastures have the highest protein of the three primary Bahia varieties sold.  This hardy grower can produce 25-40% more in pasture forage than other Bahia's under the best of conditions. With longer blades and faster growth from seedlings weed control is a snap. The best possible planting of Tifton will be on ground not previously planted by another variety of Bahia. This keeps the Tifton 9 from crossbreeding with inferior Bahias. Planting two seasonal crops back to back with legumes, millets, ryegrasses, etc. will help to keep old stands from growing back and prepare your site for seeding with the improved Tifton 9. Soil testing will tell you how much lime and fertilizer will be needed. If you have used legumes then the fertility of the soil will already be improved. It is best to plant on a weed free and prepared seed bed. Tifton 9 is sold in 40 LB Bags only. BUY CERTIFIED TIFTON 9 BAHIA GRASS SEED DIRECT FROM SEEDLAND.com Planting Rates For Tifton 9 Bahia Grass Seed Tifton 9 Pasture seeding rate: 10-25 lb./A Seeding Lawns 4-8 /1000SQ 175-350 lb./A