World’s Most Cold-Tolerant Bermudagrass

Tahoma 31 is the proven winter-hardy bermuda. Stays greener longer and greens up faster in the Transition Zone and beyond.

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Less Water Than Other Bermudas

Tahoma 31 uses 18% less water than TifTuf. Stands up to drought. Uses water efficiently.
Salt tolerance allows for irrigation with effluent, too.

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Stands Up to Wear & Shade

Whether on a golf course, pro stadium or peewee league field, Tahoma 31 takes the wear
like a champ. Holds its own in shade from trees or bleachers.

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Tahoma 31 bermudagrass was developed by the turfgrass experts at Oklahoma State University. Tahoma 31 derives its name from the Native American, Tahoma, which means frozen water. In test after test, Tahoma 31 shows its exceptional winter hardiness, tested up to 75% more cold tolerant than other bermudagrass varieties.

With the additional characteristics of improved wear tolerance, early spring green-up, shade tolerance and drought resistance, Tahoma 31 is ideal for sports turf, golf courses and high-quality lawns in the tradttional warm-season climates, the Transition Zone and beyond.

Cold Hardy

Tahoma 31 was rated with
the lowest winterkill rate (4%) when tested in West Lafayette, Indiana, while some of its
competitors.

Drought Resistant

Tahoma 31 showed superior drought resistance to four cultivars and on average, Tahoma 31 used 18% less water than TifTuf.

Early Spring Green-Up

With little damage done in the winter, Tahoma 31 had statistically higher spring green-up ratings than competitors.

Wear Tolerant

Tahoma 31 had an establishment rate quicker than other bermudagrasses including TifTuf and Tifway.

Adaptable

Tahoma 31 was tested in 19
locations across the United States and ranked in the top 25% of all trial entries, which indicates it is highly adaptable to different climates and soils.

Salt Tolerant

Among 10 experimental grasses and one older cultivar (Tifway) tested, Tahoma 31 was ranked #1 when tested for salinity response.

Shade Tolerant

In up to 63% shade, Tahoma 31 ranked #1 in turf quality among major commercially-available bermudagrass cultivars.

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"Tahoma 31 uses 20% less water
than commercial varieties."

– Yanqi Wu, Ph.D.
Regents Professor/Meibergen Family Professorship
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
Oklahoma State University

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