Wild Horse
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
PROSEEDS MARKETING
IT
5 records
Variety traits
Germination — Kentucky bluegrass
Poa pratensis L.
The germination of Kentucky bluegrass seeds is an indicator of the proportion of normally germinated seeds, determined under laboratory conditions at alternating temperatures, and requiring specific regimes to overcome natural dormancy.
In the reference 8 varieties crop Kentucky bluegrass, where this is mentioned in the description.
Determining the germination of Kentucky bluegrass seeds requires strict adherence to a temperature regime of 20–30 °C. Due to the biological characteristics of the seeds, pre-chilling and the use of potassium nitrate as a treatment agent are often applied to stimulate germination. The full analysis cycle, including dormancy-breaking stimulation, can take up to 30 days.
According to current standards, germination rates for Kentucky bluegrass seed material of various categories are set at 85–90%. In professional practice, the use of seeds with a 80–100% rate is recommended, while lots with a germination rate of less than 75% are considered unsuitable for sowing.
Given the slow initial development rate of Kentucky bluegrass, high seed germination is critical for preventing stand thinning and reducing the risk of weed infestation. The germination rate directly affects the calculation of the cultural value and the seeding rate, determining the density of the future stand.
General information about the subject — on the page Germination capacity.
Varieties of Kentucky bluegrass mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Nublue Plus
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
JACKLIN SEED
IT
6 records
Geronimo
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Mommersteeg International BV (NL)
CZ
DE
EE
FI
FR
HR
+4
23 records
Cocktail
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
WIJK| Dr. A.J.P. van Wijk c/o Limagrain Advanta Nederland B.V.
CZ
DE
DK
EE
FI
FR
+3
19 records
Bartender
Protection expiredPoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Barenbrug Holland BV, 6501 BH Nijmegen
CZ
DE
FI
HU
NL
PL
+1
16 records
Barimpala
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
DE
FR
HR
13 records
Andante
TerminatedPoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
PRODANA SEED A/S - DLF SEEDS A/S
CZ
DE
DK
EE
PL
SE
+1
12 records
Rugby II
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
JACKLIN SEED
ES
HR
8 records
Barduke
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Petrus Arts
DE
NL
UA
10 records
Chester
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
DLF-Seeds A/S
AT
DE
8 records
Barserati
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Barenbrug USA
CZ
DE
FR
7 records
Volt
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and Mountain View Seeds, Ltd.
IT
6 records
Washington
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Jonathan Green and Sons, Inc. and Cascade International Seed Company
IT
PL
6 records
Borsala
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
DLF SEEDS A/S
DE
7 records
Pivot
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
PURE SEED TESTING
CZ
4 records
Right
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
PURE SEED TESTING
IT
5 records
Jackpot
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
JACKLIN SEED
PL
4 records
Navy
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
JACKLIN SEED
CZ
5 records
Babe
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
PURE SEED TESTING
LT
4 records
Heatmaster
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
The Scotts Company
IT
5 records
Shannon
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
IT
6 records
Legend
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Peak Plant Genetics, LLC & Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
CZ
4 records
Lavang
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo
Tirem
ActivePoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
PURE SEED TESTING
CZ
4 records