Penn A-1 has a very dark green coloration, fine leaf texture, tremendous heat and cold tolerance, very high density and superior disease resistance. It has very good winter color and spring green-up. It provides a superb putting surface and will provide an excellent playing surface on tees and fairways, too.

Penn A-1 has a very dark green coloration, fine leaf texture, tremendous heat and cold tolerance, very high density, and superior disease resistance. It has very good winter color and spring green-up. It provides a superb putting surface and will provide an excellent playing surface on tees and fairways too. Recommended seeding rate 1.25 to 1.50 lbs/1,000 sq ft for new plantings and 0.1 to 0.25 lbs/1,000 sq ft for interseeding. It has proven adaptable to various growing conditions and management practices. There is University data It has been stated that these grasses are different and not to be managed as other bents. Summarizing this, it means less fertilizer, less water, less babying than the old bents that superintendents are accustomed to. In other words, it adds up to less worry. These bents are tough, useful grasses that require different management, but overall the management is actually easier than the superintendent is accustomed to. The end result is a very high quality playing surface that thrives on low mowing and culminates in near-perfect conditions, with no extraordinary practices.

The formulations and rates may need to be adjusted according to soil test results and turfgrass performance of the listed grow-in. After the turfgrass has grown in, fertilizer applications should be kept light and infrequent. This can be accomplished by the use of a fertigation system or a soluble product. The amount of the fertilizer should be .1 lbs of nitrogen every 14 days +/-, depending on approximate growth, clippings, and performance. The yearly amount of nitrogen will be from 2 to 4 lbs, phosphorous 2 to 3 lbs, and potassium 6 to 10 lbs. As far as micronutrient amounts, this should be checked with tissue tests during the year and again with a soil test in the early spring.