Tifway 419 Bermuda

Tifway 419 Bermuda is a warm season lawn grass that thrives in warmer climates where it receives a ton of sun. New varieties have made it possible for Tifway 419 Bermuda to survive in shade. It is well-suited for warm, sunny growing conditions. Tifway 419 Bermuda has the highest recuperation rate of any warm season turf. Because of its toughness, beautiful color, and ability to tolerate dry climates it has been the most used sports turf for over 40 years and would make a fine lawn for your Atlanta home, commercial property, or golf course.

Tifway 419 Bermuda is another name given to sports turf. This type of sod is best used in places where the sun shines at full radiance. The warm weather makes the color of the grass appear dark green. It has very special qualities including, fast growth, damage resistant and long life that makes it perfect for tennis courts, football and rugby fields, also famous for cricket and baseball pitches. The grass gets the name because it is found in Bermuda in abundance but there are a few locations in which it can thrive like Australia, Asia, Southern Europe, and Africa. The countries in these parts of the continents have drier climate compared to others. It is also best for home lawns and commercial sites in Atlanta; the reason behind it is that the climate here is hot and shiny during the long days of the summer season. We make constant modifications to the quality of the Tifway 419 Bermuda turf using the latest growing techniques to ensure it has the ability to endure and thrive well in less sunlight, even in the shade. Depending on whether the area has heavy foot traffic, it is the best type to choose, as it is more durable and tougher in texture and structure.

Characteristics
Hot Weather ToleranceExcellent
Shade ToleranceLow-requires full sun
Wear ResistanceVery Good
Salt ToleranceExcellent
Injury RecoveryExcellent
Winter ColorDormant
Mowing Height1/2 inch to 2 inches. Disease, Weed, and Insect Resistance: Aggressive to compete with weed but will not hold them out completely. Minimum disease and insect problems.
Maintenance
WateringApply at least 1 inch of water as deep soaking every four days or as needed. During sod establishment, it will need to be watered daily between midnight and 9 a.m.
FertilizerApply complete fertilizer during spring and fall (10-10-10 at rate of 10 pounds per 1,000 feet). Make 2-3 nitrogen applications during summer. p.H. level of 5.5-7.0.
MowingNeeds mowing about every 4-7 days. Never remove more than 1/3 of shoot growth in one mowing. The lower you mow it, the more frequent it will need to be mowed.
FungicideTolerant to Daconil.
Herbzides2-40. MSMA, Dicamba, Imaxaqum, Pennant, Balen, Prowl, Betesan, Simizme