TURF FACTS
Barracuda CREEPING BENTGRASS
BARRACUDA
LOW INPUT SUSTAINABILITY
CREEPING BENTGRASS NEW SEEDING/ INTERSEEDING GREENS, TEES, FAIRWAYS BROAD DISEASE RESISTANCE LOW INPUT PERFORMANCE HIGH SHOOT DENSITY NORMAL MAINTENANCE
BARRACUDA creeping bentgrass (MVS AP-101) is an advanced generation broad genetic based variety developed in cooperation with Rutgers University. Nine unique parents, the result of extensive screening programs for improved disease resistance, high shoot density, and lower input sustainability, all trace back to plants collected from old golf courses in the United States. BARRACUDA readily establishes, with lower yet upright growth and high tiller shoot density. Color is moderately dark bright green. Colder climate performance as gauged by winter color, frost tolerance, and snow mold resistance is excellent. In NTEP trials for both Greens and Fairway performance, BARRACUDA ranked in the top LSD grouping in most categories measured, particularly those for overall quality/appearance and resistance to disease. Several leading category scores were also posted. BARRACUDA should be considered for all golf course projects, new as well as renovations/conversions, and for higher stressed or lower input environments.
Barracuda CREEPING BENTGRASS
PERFORMANCE ON GREENS ON COURSE
PERFORMANCE ON FAIRWAYS
WEAR
AMMI 2
RECOVERY FROM AERATION
SHADE
WEAR
AMMI 1
7.8
7.1
7.8
7.7
5.9
6.5
7.0
Barracuda 7.8
6.3
7.8
7.3
5.0
6.2
7.0
LOW
4.0
4.2
5.1
5.2
3.8
4.8
4.6
LSD
0.6
0.5
1.1
2.2
2.0
0.8
0.8
HIGH
In both Greens and Fairway/Tee trials BARRACUDA recorded excellent overall scores, from plot to ‘on course,’ low to high fertility, and various environments across the country. Denotes MVS Variety Ranking
LEADING PEST RESISTANCE F A I R W AY
Denotes Top LSD Group
Denotes Range of Values Measured
SPRING GREENUP
COLD PERFORMANCE FROST TOLERANCE
GREEN
Dollarspot # Infections Brown Patch Red Thread Patch Snow Mold Grubs Barracuda exhibits an excellent pest profile, with leading or top LSD group scores in disease and insect measurements.
HIGH
6.5
LOW LSD
3.7
6.0
9.0
Barracuda 7 . 0
6.0
9.0
4.3
4.0
7.0
LOW
0.6
LSD
Barracuda rapidly establishes and fills in, starting off next season earlier than most varieties.
SNOW MOLD
7.0
HIGH
Barracuda 6 . 5
WINTER COLOR
1.1
0.9
1.1
Barracuda’s winter color is greener with no purpling, and retains its color later into the season.
Data recorded from NTEP Fairway 2008 trial, 2009/2010 data, #10-1 and 11-1; NTEP Green 2008 trial, 2009/2010 data, #10-2 and 11-2. 1-9: 9 = highest value recorded in category. AMMI Grp 1; PA1, MA1, NJ1, MD1, VA5, IL1, WA3. AMMI Grp 2; PA1, KY1, MN1, AR1, UT1. On Course; Pinehurst, NC.
SEEDING New Seeding. At a rate of 1.0-1.5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft., in two directions, and with soil temperatures ideally above 65 degrees. An extender like granular corn meal may improve uniformity. Insure solid seed to soil contact. Interseeding. (To introduce a new variety into an existing stand.) After aerifying or verticutting, preferably several times at 4-8 oz. Per 1000 sq. ft. Fill core holes to 3/16in., seed, then topdress.
MAINTENANCE Studies confirm that greens conversion from one cultivar to another is greatly enhanced by glyphosate treatment to kill all existing vegetation. However this is accompanied by a prolonged disruption in play. An alternate, interseeding, attempts to replace the existing stand with minimal play disruption. Because of the competitive advantage of the existing stand, multiple interseedings over time may be required to achieve maximum conversion.
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