Pickseed - 007 Bentgrass Seed - 25 LB Bucket

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007 Creeping Bentgrass is an advanced turfgrass cultivar developed through a broad genetic base of 24 parent plants, including selections from L-93 and Southshore. Designed by researchers at Rutgers University, 007 is ideal for new seeding or renovation projects on greens, tees, and fairways. It combines outstanding disease resistance, exceptional turf quality, and year-round performance—making it a top choice for premium golf course applications across the U.S. and internationally.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Excellent winter color with no purpling
• Superior resistance to Dollar Spot and Brown Patch
• Vigorous, uniform, and moderately dense growth
• Bright dark green color suitable for visual consistency
• Highly competitive against Poa annua invasion
• Performs well under low mowing and reduced fungicide use

Applications:

• New seeding or sodding on golf course greens, tees, and fairways
• Overseeding older bentgrass varieties for performance upgrades

Seeding Rate:

• New Seeding: 1–1.5 lbs per 1,000 sq ft (45–65 lbs/acre)
• Overseeding: 2–3 lbs per 1,000 sq ft (90–135 lbs/acre)

Establishment Timeline:

• Germination: 3–5 days (6–10 in cooler conditions)
• First Mowing: Approx. 21 days after emergence
• First Limited Use: 6–8 weeks after seeding, depending on conditions

Technical Specifications:

• Species: Creeping Bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera)
• Seeds Per Pound: ~6,000,000
• Genetic Color: Bright dark green
• Texture: Fine-leaf with moderately dense growth
• Disease Resistance: High resistance to Dollar Spot, Brown Patch
• Adaptation: Widely adapted for U.S. and overseas turf climates
• Size: 25 LB Bucket

Rated among the top performers in multiple NTEP trials for turf quality and disease resistance, 007 is a go-to bentgrass for high-performance turf areas. See spec sheet for full performance comparisons.