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Cynodon dactylon

Royal TXD

Royal TXD

Royal TXD bermudagrass blend with X-Treme Density is a blend of superior bermudagrass cultivars selected for fast germination and establishment combined with the highest turf quality. This high performance blend combines Yukon, a bermudagrass with high turf quality and cold tolerance, with Royal Bengal selected for superior turf quality, fast establishment, and good divot recovery. The cultivars selected for this blend are adapted for superior performance under a broad range of environmental conditions. Royal TXD can be used for golf course tees, fairways, and roughs, sports fields, home lawns, parks, and commercial sites around the world.

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Key features

  • Excellent turf quality & high density
  • Fast germination for rapid cover
  • Excellent winter color retention
  • Vibrant, dark green color
  • Drought tolerant
  • High winter hardiness

Ratings

Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

8
6
8
9
7
8
7
7
7

General Characteristics
Establishment (Days) 7-14
First Mowing (Days) 18-21
Endophyte + (Yes, No) No
Germination (Days) 5-7
Mowing Frequency (Per Week) 1
Nitrogen Requirement (Low, Med, High) Medium
Segment Turfgrass
Species Bermudagrass
Sci. Name Cynodon dactylon
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 1500000
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 3300000
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 100-145
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 90-130
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) .5-1.5
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) .5-1.5
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Kg./100 sq. meters) .25-.75
Seeding Rate - New (Kg./100 sq. meters) 1-1.5
Seeding Rate - New (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) 2-3
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Kg./100 sq. meters) .25-.75

Spring Dead Spot Seeded Named Grasses

NTEP 2007, 2012 Data – AR

%*   

  Yukon

5  

  Royal Bengal

8.3  

  Riviera

8.3  

  Pyramid 2

15  

  Hollywood

16.7  

  Princess 77

23.3  

  Gold Glove

25  

  Veracruz

35  

  Numex Sahara

35  

  Sunsport

58.3  

  LSD@5%

19.8  

*Percent of Spring Dead Spot

Turf Quality Seeded Named Grasses NTEP 2007

2009 Data - Blacksburg, VA

  Yukon

7.6  

  Royal Bengal

7.3  

  Hollywood

7.3  

  Pyramid 2

7.1  

  Riviera

7.1  

  Gold Glove

6.9  

  Princess 77

6.4  

  Sunsport

6.2  

  Veracruz

6.2  

  Numex Sahara

5.9  

  LSD@5%

0.7  

Turfgrass Quality:

1-9, 9=Best

Winter Kill Seeded Named Grasses

NTEP 2007 - 2012 Data

Mean of OK & VA

%*   

  Yukon

1.5  

  Riviera

5.8  

  Hollywood

7.5  

  Royal Bengal

27.5  

  Pyramid 2

41.7  

  Gold Glove

41.7  

  Princess 77

61.5  

  Sunsport

62.2  

  Veracruz

63.3  

  Numex Sahara

67.3  

  LSD@5%

18.9  

*Percent of Winter Kill

Spring Dead Spot

Blacksburg, VA NTEP 2003 - 2006

  Yukon

8.7  

  Mirage 2

7.9  

  Riviera

7.4  

  Sunbird

4  

  Panama

5.9  

  Princess 77

5.8  

  Mohawk

4.8  

  Transcontinental

4.6  

  LSD@5%

1.8  

Spring Dead Spot Ratings:

1-9, 9=Best

Turf Quality

9 Transition Region Locations

NTEP 2003 - 2006

  Yukon

6  

  Riviera

6  

  Mirage 2

5.4  

  Princess 77

5  

  Panama

4.8  

  Sunstar

4.6  

  Numex Sahara

4.5  

  Arizona Common

4.3  

  LSD@5%

0.3  

Turfgrass Quality Ratings:

1-9, 9=Best