SR 2284 is a very fine textured, unique Kentucky
bluegrass that is ideal for golf course superintendents,
sod growers, sports field managers and professional
landscapers, SR 2284 was bred for improved
heat and drought tolerance and has improved
winter color and Leaf Spot resistance. SR
2284 has very short internodes for increased
turf density.
HISTORY SR 2284 was developed
by Rutgers University and is a progeny of
C-74 Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.),
developed by Dr. Richard Skogley at Rutgers
University. The breeding of SR 2284 (trial
name A95-284) concentrated on winter active
and winter color performance.
QUALITY SR 2284 is a stable
and uniform variety. It produces seed with
identical genetic characteristics during each
cycle of seed increase. Tests in Oregon have
shown that it is over 90 percent apomictic.
SR 2284 has superior winter color compared
to Unique and Brilliant and has better spring
green-up than P-105, Impact and Award at Rutgers
University trials.
CHARACTERISTICS * Early spring green-up
and excellent fall color
* High degree of heat and drought tolerance
* Fine leaf texture and high shoot density
* Improved winter color and Leaf Spot resistance
* Moderate winter dormancy
* Very appealing dark green color
* Exhibits good necrotic ring spot resistance
* Excellent performer in moisture stress trials
DISEASE RESISTANCE SR 2284 has shown superior
resistance to Leaf Spot and Stripe Smut and
has improved rust resistance, especially in
the Pacific Northwest.
APPLICATION SR 2284 is a Compact/America-type
Kentucky bluegrass ideal for golf courses,
sports fields and commercial and home lawns.
It is also a favorite of sod growers.
SEEDING RATE * New turf: 2 pounds
per 1,000 square feet or 75-100 pounds per
acre
* Seeds per pound: approximately 1,200.000
