Paspalum vaginatum
Seashore paspalum
Sea Spray (protected by United States Plant Patent).
Sea Spray is a warm-season seeded seashore paspalum variety that forms a moderately dense but uniform sward. Sea Spray prefers tropical and sub-tropical climatic conditions, yet will grow across Australia, and handles shade better than most varieties of bermudagrass. Sea Spray like other seashore paspalum varieties is tolerable to poorer quality water supplies, including recycled, bore and salt water. The variety can be used in coastal areas enduring short-term inundation, home lawns and recreational areas. Sea Spray has dark green waxy foliage that can provide a visually aesthetic surface by ‘striping up’.
Sea Spray is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate a pH range of between 4.5 and 9.0. Seashore paspalum can be irrigated with varied water quality; alternative water sources such as effluent, reclaimed or brackish may be used as an irrigation source. Seeding rate is 1 kg per 100 m². For overseeding, use the half rate. "Sea Spray seed (1,760,000 seeds per kilo) needs to be stored in an area with low humidity and cool temperatures, ideally in an air conditioned environment and should be used within 45 to 60 days of receipt. Seed should be planted late spring through mid-summer to achieve a quality sward prior to the arrival of cooler temperatures. The seed should be sown at a depth of 5 to 10 mm, good soil to seed contact is necessary. The cultivated seedbed should be kept moist during germination and early establishment. Sea Spray germinates in 10 to 17 days given optimal soil conditions of 18 to 26 °C. It is not recommended to plant Sea Spray in soil temperatures below 15 °C. Full coverage can be expected in approximately 8 to 10 weeks and a first mow is recommended when turf reaches approximately 2.5 cm in height to promote horizontal growth (Source: PGG Wrightson Turf)."
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