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The New Standard for Bermudagrass Freeze Tolerance in University Tests

By Tahoma31
January 28, 2022

Tahoma 31, the latest bermudagrass variety developed by the turfgrass researchers at Oklahoma State University, is now being used as the standard against which other bermudagrasses are measured for freeze tolerance. In a recent peer-reviewed study by Oklahoma State University, Tahoma 31 was rated the most cold-tolerant of bermudagrasses tested, and the standard by which all other […]

Evaluating Freeze Tolerance of Bermudagrass

By Tahoma31
January 10, 2022

By Lakshmy Gopinath, Justin Quetone Moss, and Yanqi Wu READ THE FULL STUDY HERE

Tahoma 31 Now the Standard for Freeze Tolerance in University Research

By Tahoma31
January 8, 2022

Research from Oklahoma State University that tests for freeze tolerance shows Tahoma 31 as the accepted standard for winter hardiness in bermudagrass. Article published in Golfdom magazine January 2022 READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

Restoring the People’s Lawn

By Tahoma31
January 5, 2022

Source: USGA Golf Journal, Winter 2021 With the help of the USGA Green Section, one of the country’s most famous expanses of turf is healthier than ever. Golf Journal, the Official Publication of the USGA talks to Michael Naas, turfgrass manager for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Grounds and Arboretum, about the renovation of […]

USGA/NTEP Water Use Study, Turf Quality

By Tahoma31
October 17, 2021

Tahoma 31 Ranks #1 in Turf Quality in NTEP, Top Performer for Low Water Use & Drought in USGA/NTEP Study The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) has posted 2020 data of the 2019 National Bermudagrass Test. Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass ranked #1 of all 35 entries for overall turfgrass quality across 19 locations while TifTuf was […]

By Tahoma31
August 16, 2021

4 yard-care tips from the superintendent of America’s most famous lawn BY: JOSH SENS AUGUST 13, 2021 Featured on Golf.com Welcome to Super Secrets, a GOLF.com series in which we pick the brains of the game’s leading superintendents. By illuminating how course maintenance crews ply their trades, we’re hopeful we can not only give you a deeper appreciation for […]

By Tahoma31
August 12, 2021

Looking for a more resilient and less needy lawn? Try zoysia or bermuda grasses. Bermudagrass is valued for its tolerance of summer heat and drought. New varieties make it a viable turf choice in colder regions. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) By Adrian Higgins As a turf-grass scientist at Virginia Tech, Mike Goatley has spent years looking at […]

NTEP Shows Tahoma 31 an Option for Golf Course Greens

By Tahoma31
July 9, 2021

In 2020 data recently released on bermudagrass performance on putting greens by the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP), Tahoma 31 performed very well as compared to commercial standard varieties, TifEagle, Mini Verde, and Tifdwarf. The overall turf quality rating of Tahoma 31 was 5.8 while those of TifEagle, Mini Verde and Tifdwarf were 5.7, […]

Grass Selection with Purpose

By Tahoma31
June 9, 2021

In this article published by the American Society of Golf Course Architects in By Design magazine, June 2021 issue, Stacie Zinn Roberts & Dr. Yanqi Wu examine scientific claims backed up by data and research reports, with the real-world experiences of a golf course architect and two superintendents who have used Tahoma 31 on their […]

Tahoma 31 Credited for Low Water Use as California Sod Farms Prepare for Drought

By Tahoma31
May 9, 2021

Sod farms see demand shifts from pandemic and drought Issue Date: May 12, 2021 By Kevin Hecteman Source: California Farm Bureau Federation Rolls of sod await shipment from a California farm. Sod growers say they have changed their operations to grow more warm-season grasses that typically require less water. With California beginning to emerge from […]

The New Standard for Bermudagrass Freeze Tolerance in University Tests

Evaluating Freeze Tolerance of Bermudagrass

Tahoma 31 Now the Standard for Freeze Tolerance in University Research

Restoring the People’s Lawn

USGA/NTEP Water Use Study, Turf Quality

Tahoma 31, a resilient strain of Bermuda that is drought-tolerant, requires little in the way of herbicides and stands up well in the summer and fall

Tahoma 31, is becoming a firm favorite in the transition zone, says THE WASHINGTON POST

NTEP Shows Tahoma 31 an Option for Golf Course Greens

Grass Selection with Purpose

Tahoma 31 Credited for Low Water Use as California Sod Farms Prepare for Drought

Comparison of Tahoma 31 Transition Zone Inter-Sprigging Conversion in Maryland and South Korea

Here’s the Schedule of World Cup Matches Played on Tahoma 31

NFL Player Survey Reveals Tahoma 31 as the Preferred Sports Turf

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