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| Varieties of Zoysia Grass: All
varieties of Zoysia were developed from the three species which are
Japonica,
Matrella and Tenuifolia. Varieties from the matrella and tenufolia
species are
most often planted from
sod, sprigs or plugs. Seeds are not normally available
SEED VARIETIES - The japonica species is the only one at this time from which seeds have
been produced. Both Zenith & Compadre are selections from this
species. |
Above: ZENITH ZOYSIA
GRASS |
- Varieties that can be grown from seed are
Improved turf types;
Zenith and
Compadre
varieties, and the common Zoysias;
Including Panda and Traveler Brand. Seeded varieties should ONLY be planted
into prepared bare soil areas. Meyer use to be sold as
seeds, but is only available as plugs / sod t this time.
- Vegetative Varieties that are vegetatively propagated are El Toro,
Emerald,
Empire,
Empress, Belair, Cashmere, Sunburst, De Anza, Victoria and Meyer just to name a few.
(Links shown to plug varieties available at Seedland.)
- CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES of Zoysias.
- Seeded Variety Comparison: Comparison
of varieties Compadre & Zenith
| Zoysias.com
- PLUGGED OR SODDED |
Empire Zoysia has tight blade
growth also contributes to the depth of color found in
Empire
Zoysia. With its wide blades and luscious dark green hue
that lasts through much of the winter, it's truly a turf grass
that will make your neighbors jealous. You'll also enjoy greatly
enhanced curb appeal for your home. It is one of the few grasses
rated to perform well in all zones. As hardy as it is
attractive, Empire has a deep, thick root structure and is more
drought tolerant than most varieties of Zoysia once established.
In addition, slow growth plus natural cinch bug and chemical
resistance mean your lawn will require less maintenance, mowing
and watering than with other types of warm season grass.
Emerald is a varietal hybrid of japonica and
tenuifolia and can only be grown with propagation methods by sprigging or plugs.
Emerald zoysia has a deep green color as the name implies and was developed to be faster
growing and is used mostly on golf courses in the south.
El Toro was developed in the state of California and is a
variety developed from the species japonica. This variety is the best shade tolerant of the zoysias plus has
good drought resistance.
El Toro is grown by vegetative propagation.
Meyer (Amazoy) also called Z52 was introduced as the best grass variety in
America and was highly written about in articles as the new breed of
zoysia. Meyer
has beautiful color, density and fair cold tolerance allowing the areas
of adaptation to
extend farther North than other warm season grasses can grow. Propagated methods are
sod, plugs, and sprigs. Meyer seeds are only occasionally
available.
Other varieties such as Cashmere, Zorro, etc. may be
sold by local sod company suppliers - Seedland does not
currently sell these varieties as plugs or sod. NOTE that
Seedland only sells plugs (no sod) - For sod check in yellow
pages under "sodding" or "landscaping".
More on Zoysia grasses from
University of
Georgia.
| Zoysia
Seeds - Buy at Seedland.com |
SEEDLAND
SELLS TWO VARIETIES OF
TURF QUALITY ZOYSIA GRASS SEED
Buy Zenith
&
Compadre
Zoysia Seeds at Seedland
We also sell Zoysia
PLUGS
Zenith
ZOYSIA Variety
--- Can be
planted from seed!
Zenith (sold by SEEDLAND) is one of the few seeded
varieties that is easily planted and grown on a well-prepared seedbed.
Zenith makes a beautiful, dense, warm season turf.
Once fully established this variety can perform well in high traffic
areas. Zenith germinates in 14-24 days in soil temperatures of at least 70
degrees with Irrigation. Sow up until 90 before frost above the North Carolina border and up 60 days before frost
in the rest of the frost zones of the south. Best results are
achieved by planting in early spring when soil temps reach 65
degrees or higher.
| SEED USE
NOTICE: Please note that we ONLY
recommend Zoysia seeds for use in bare soil areas.
Planting seeds into existing grasses has a HIGH
FAILURE rate. If planting into an existing
lawn (grass and/or weeds) we recommend that you consider
using Zoysia plugs
instead of seeds. |
ALWAYS PLANT
ZOYSIA SEEDS SHALLOW !
(1/8 to 1/4 inch soil coverage) The seeds must have light to
germinate properly and only shallow planting will allow this to
occur. Planting rates are 1 to 2 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. - This
is a rate of 43 to 86 lbs. per acre. Higher seeding rates result in
faster establishment. When planting Zoysia Seeds we recommend
that irrigation (sprinklers) be available to water the new lawn for
the first 5-6 weeks. It is much harder (higher risk of
failure) to establish Zoysia seeds without proper soil moisture.
Below: Zenith Zoysia planted on a golf
course:
Two important requirements for seeding
Zenith Zoysia. (1) Plant at
higher seed rates for best results (recommended rates are 1-2 lbs. per 1000 sq.ft.)
and (2) Water daily or even multiple times daily for first 30 days of establishment
(starting from when you plant). Then water every other day for
next 4-6 weeks. If you can't water (irrigate) don't plant Zoysia.
Zoysia is a slow grower when
plugged or sprigged and WILL take about two years to achieve a fully covered and
established lawn. Seeding with Zenith Zoysia seeds, and following the instructions given for a
new establishment, under good conditions you can expect much sooner coverage
of your lawn with a fairly established during the first growing
season, and complete coverage your second year.
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Compadre Zoysia is an early green-up, dark green variety
that can be planted from seed. Similar to Zenith Compadre is
available only in coated seeds. Cost of the seeds is a little
lower than Zenith, but planting rates are higher than Zenith with
a recommended rate of 2-3 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. due to the
coating. |
Read more about the NEW
Compadre
Zoysia. Both Compadre and Zenith are selections from the same
breeding line. Compadre has been observed to green up a
couple of weeks earlier than Zenith. Other than that, they are
VERY similar. Compadre is now available as coated or
non-coated (raw) seeds.
BUY
Compadre
ZOYSIA SEED AT SEEDLAND!
MORE RECOMMENDED
ZOYSIA READING:
Read about Compadre and
Zenith
Read our suggestions on
planting Zoysia from seed.
Read When to Plant seeds of
Zoysia.
Need Zoysia plugs? -
Buy at Seedland
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www.lawnplugs.com
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