TifBlair Centipede

TifBlair is an improved variety of Centipede developed by Dr. Wayne Hanna. It is said to be more cold tolerant than common Centipede and can be grown beyond the normal range making it suitable for areas in the more northern parts of the state.

Characteristics

Texture -Intermediate

Shade Tolerance - Fair

Soil Preference - Clay / Loam

Fertility Requirement - Moderate

Peak Mowing Requirement - 7-10 days

Care Required - Moderate

Reel or rotary mower, if sharp does an easy and attractive cutting job

Does not look scalped when cutting is delayed too long and excessive growth removed

Greens up rapidly after drought with irrigation or rainfall

Suited to acid soils (pH range of 5.0 to 6.5)

Should be fertilized very sparingly

Generally more trouble-free than other grasses