HG Turf Group Steno Taphrum seconded User Guide
- August 21, 2024
- HG Turf Group
Table of Contents
Product Guide
PRESTIGE® BUFFALO
Steno Taphrum seconded
Botanical name
Stenotaphrum secundatum
Position
Shade tolerance is high. Full sun to 70% shade.
Mowing
- Cut to 35mm-45mm in sun, or 50mm – 60mm in shade.
- Mow every 7-10 days in warmer months, and every 3-6 weeks in colder months.
- Sharpen mower blades frequently.
Watering
It is essential that instant turf is laid on moist soil. Once laid, it’s
important to water the turf in to prevent it from drying out. Watering should
wet the sod and the top 30-50mm of soil.
The turf needs to be kept moist over the first few days after laying.
Prestige® Buffalo is drought tolerant once established – but, like all plants,
needs water.
Requirements will vary depending on environmental factors. Be aware of a
drying climate and water accordingly.
Remember that infrequent, deep watering promotes a healthy lawn by encouraging
the knitting of the turf sod to the soil. Watering time is vest in the early
morning. Overwatering can encourage excessive growth, disease and root rot.
Guide to watering your new lawn
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Root initiation and development – typically the first week
The turf may require watering three times a day for the first week, depending on the temperature, relative humidity, and wind. -
Soil/root system establishment – typically the second week
Water every second day, and every day if hot and dry, to keep the turf moist. -
Third and fourth weeks
Water less frequently, reducing to twice a week by the fourth week. Only water more on hot and dry days.
Fertilising
- Fertiliser is recommended twice a year: once in early April and once in September.
- In the heat of summer avoid over-fertilising or using manure-based products.
- If you need a quick green up, use a liquid fertiliser that is high in nitrogen to promote a lush green lawn.
- Do not use weed-and-feed fertilisers unless otherwise stated on the product back panel.
Spraying
Sprays containing Dicamba must not be applied.
Availability
Prestige® Buffalo is offered all year round however; it is best installed
between September and April. Purchase and establishment during the winter
months (or unseasonably cold weather) is not ideal and carries certain risks
and challenges such as:
- Slow establishment of a new root system.
- Deterioration without direct sunlight and if kept saturated.
- The grass is dormant – it will not be active and will lack green colour.
- Difficult to sustain or recover from repeated use.
Leaf structure
- Internode length: Medium to Long.
- Leaf width: Medium.
- Leaf length: Medium.
- Leaf colour: Dark Green.
- Evergreen to moderate dormancy depending on local conditions.
- Broad leaf structure, soft to the touch.
Root structure
- Stoloniferous.
- Will tolerate low salt levels.
Maintenance
Top dress with fine washed sand after installation. Approx. 1 cubic metre to
100 square metres.
Thickness of sod
Approx. 25mm
1800 622 340
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References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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