Kentucky Blue Grass
Plant Type
:
Spreading (Rhizomes or Stolons)
Sun Level
:
Requires full sun. (6-8 hours daily)
Ideal Soil Temperature for Planting
:
50°f-65°f
Soil Type
:
Grows best in a loamy soil mix with silt and sand. (KBG) Prefers fertile well drained soil.
Germination
:
Kentucky Blue Grass has the longest germination time ranging from 20-25 days.
P.H. Level
:
6.0-7.5
Water/Irrigation
:
When rainfall is less than 1 inch per week irrigation is required; In extreme hot weather this plant may require up to 2 inches of water per week
Fertilization
:
Fall is the best time to fertilize this plant if you would like to keep it as low maintenance as possible but for best results it is ideal to fertilize through out the year.
Aeration
:
The best time to aerate your lawn when using (KBG) is early spring between March and May or early fall between August and November. Around these times (KBG) is growing actively and is able to recover quickly.
Additional Info
:
This grass type is very popular due to its ability to spread and because its delightful color, because of that, it is used in a wide range of seed mixes.
Did You Know?
Kentucky Blue Grass (KBG) is a cool season grass. It is best suited for northern regions because it is able to tolerate the cold temperatures and hot summers.
Plant Type
:
Spreading (Rhizomes or Stolons)
Sun Level
:
Requires full sun. (6-8 hours daily)
Ideal Soil Temperature for Planting
:
50°f-65°f
Soil Type
:
Grows best in a loamy soil mix with silt and sand. (KBG) Prefers fertile well drained soil.
Germination
:
Kentucky Blue Grass has the longest germination time ranging from 20-25 days.
P.H. Level
:
6.0-7.5
Water/Irrigation
:
When rainfall is less than 1 inch per week irrigation is required; In extreme hot weather this plant may require up to 2 inches of water per week
Fertilization
:
Fall is the best time to fertilize this plant if you would like to keep it as low maintenance as possible but for best results it is ideal to fertilize through out the year.
Aeration
:
The best time to aerate your lawn when using (KBG) is early spring between March and May or early fall between August and November. Around these times (KBG) is growing actively and is able to recover quickly.
Additional Info
:
This grass type is very popular due to its ability to spread and because its delightful color, because of that, it is used in a wide range of seed mixes.
Did You Know?
Kentucky Blue Grass (KBG) is a cool season grass. It is best suited for northern regions because it is able to tolerate the cold temperatures and hot summers.
