Although turf grasses like Bermuda, Zoysia, and Perennial Ryegrass are some of the most talked about grass types, Seashore Paspalum comes second to none when discussing turf grasses. The durability and dense canopy reduce the chances of wear and tear on the grass and extend its life for a longer time than other grass types.
Seashore Paspalum is a low-growing grass found in warmer regions, and it can climb up to a staggering 20 inches in height. It’s known for its salt tolerance, which explains its abundance in coastal and low-lying areas. Overall, it is an ideal turf type for golf, soccer, football, baseball, and rugby.
Unique Qualities of Seashore Paspalum Grass
Paspalum grass is sodium or salt-resistant. Its inbuilt system maintains the balance of the salts in the grass in case of excess sodium intake. Many types of grass suffer when they take in a lot of sodium, as this dehydrates the plant. However, Seashore Paspalum is not like the other grasses. In addition to salt resistance, fast root development can also be attributed to the strong and unique root system that can withstand changes in weather conditions.
Its natural striping ability, lower nitrogen intake relative to other turf types, and the low light tolerance of Paspalum grass work together to maintain its color and aesthetics irrespective of the weather conditions. It eliminates the need for overseeding or repainting the turfs.
Maintenance of Paspalum
Maintaining Paspalum grass does not require a lot of fertilizer use or excessive watering of the leaves, so moderate each of these activities. Seashore Paspalum is also a good choice of grass when it comes to creating a dense grass look in the area. Depending on the purpose that the area serves, turf grass can be maintained easily if the grass is mowed at an appropriate length in that area.
Overseeding might be required during the cooler seasons to keep the grass a lush green color. Since Paspalum grass is fast-growing, it only makes sense to control the level of fertilization to keep it at a certain length and cut it when necessary.
Disease and Infestation
Turf grass can be protected from a myriad of different diseases and insect infestations if it’s maintained in ideal conditions. However, this does not stop them from being susceptible to Fusarium Blight and Helminthosporium disease. Turf grass is also an easy target for bugs like mole crickets, sod webworms, spittlebugs, white grubs, billbugs, cutworms, and fall armyworms.
The following few steps go a long way when it comes to protecting the turf against diseases and harmful insects:
- Monitor the nitrogen fertilization of the area
- Try to avoid late afternoon or nighttime irrigation
- Appropriate mowing techniques—using a sharp mower blade helps
- Sufficient aeration and drainage of the root
Conclusion
Although Seashore Paspalum turf grass appears to be the best, its ability to maintain its good standing among turf grasses comes down to the maintenance and disease protection offered to the turf grass. Contact us to learn more about Seashore Paspalum grass and the kind of turf it turns out to be over time.
