Keywords
turfgrass, 'Cody' buffalograss, 'Sharpshooter' buffalograss, colorants, buffalograss, canopy temperature, spring greenup
Abstract
Turf colorants effectively enhanced green color of dormant buffalograss. Using a higher application rate or adding a midwinter application helped longevity of color. Colorants increased canopy temperatures more consistently than soil temperatures, which may encourage earlier spring greenup.
Recommended Citation
Braun, R.; Fry, J.; Kennelly, M.; Bremer, D.; and Griffin, J.
(2015)
"Evaluation of Colorants on ‘Sharpshooter’ and ‘Cody’ Buffalograss,"
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports:
Vol. 1:
Iss.
6.
https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.1093