What is Buffalo grass?
Buffalo Grass is a type of grass of grass originally in North America. It can grow from Montana in the United States to Mexico and in some coastal areas of Louisiana and Texas. The name "Buffalo Grass" stems from its long -term use of Buffalo maintenance herds, which once passed the big plains of the United States. It was also widely used by morning settlers to build their homes.
The appearance has Buffalo Grass curly leaves of blue-green color supported on slender stems and produces flower stems that can grow 4-8 inches (10-20 centimeters) high. These are low growing species and usually reach only about 8-10 inches (20-25 centimeters) in height. Buffalo grass thrives in a warm climate and is one of the few North American grasses that can tolerate drought. Sine became very popular due to its resistance of drought, hardy and easy care. It can survive only 1 ½ inches (3.8 centimeters) of collision per month if necessary.
Although resistant in low clotting areas, Buffalo Grass lawn can be difficult to maintain in areas of heavy traffic, high height, sandy soil or prominent shadow. Golf courses, cemeteries and open lawns are best suited for grass. For homeowners, the purchase of Buffalo Grass SOD can consume less time than to try to grow from seeds. The reason is lower than the normal germination rate, which is considered to be the result of chemical make -up of the plant.
The seed of the grass buffalo can be grown with success if it is treated before planting. When the seed is cooled to at least 10 degrees F (-12 ° C) for 6-8 weeks, the germination rate improves to 80-90 percent. For comparison, untreated seed has only 20 % germination rate. There are also chemical treatment that can be applied to the seed to break dormancy.
with Evlhkost, treated seeds of grass Buffalo in the spring months begin to germinate within 7-10 days. Without adequate water will remainMeno sleeping until more favorable conditions are presented. It is recommended that the buffalo grass is sown at 4-6 pounds (£ 1.8-2.7) seeds per 1,000 square feet (93 square meters) of the soil. This should lead to full coverage of the Earth within a few months of planting if the seedlings receive enough water.
As soon as Buffalo grass has been created, it is very low maintenance and requires only minimal mowing. Irrigation can provide water if necessary in very low rain areas. Otherwise, it should be cut at a height of 2-3 inches (5-8 centimeters) and connected only as needed.