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1. Jeremy Hreben

   

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   8/23/2016 6:08 AM

   For years I always thought that Kentucky bluegrass was a bunch type grass and perennial ryegrass was basically one seed=one plant. My fairways are primarily rye/poa. When we seed we use straight rye. My mechanic was questioning why I don't mix blue with it. Then that turned into the discussion over rye vs blue. So why shouldn't I add blue to my fairway seeding? I am guessing it cant handle the height of cut?
   
   I have always stood by the fact that I can always be learning. However, this is shocking to me!!!

   
   
   
   
2. Clay Putnam

   

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   8/23/2016 6:08 AM

   Depends on the height and depends on the variety of blue grass. Back in the day blue grass could only withstand mowing heights in .750 range. The more recent varieties can tolerate .500 and I know of one course at .350. Not sure how long he will have the blue grass but he's mowin' 'em low.

   
   
   
   
3. Sean Hoolehan

   

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   8/23/2016 8:08 AM

   Jeremy,
   
   My problem with using bluegrass in over seed is how slow it is to germinate. It seems like it will not compete with the rye and the actively growing grasses you plant it in. I still use it in a divot mix though.

   
   
   
   
4. Jeremy Hreben

   

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   8/23/2016 4:08 PM

   Sean Hoolehan, CGCS said: Jeremy,
   
   My problem with using bluegrass in over seed is how slow it is to germinate. It seems like it will not compete with the rye and the actively growing grasses you plant it in. I still use it in a divot mix though.

   
   
   I am in the North East currently with rye/poa fairways.

   
   
   
   
5. Kenneth Ingram

   

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   8/24/2016 7:08 AM

   Summer Patch and Leaf Spot are the reasons we don't recommend it for lawns and roughs. A couple of fairway sprays might prevent disease. We had an intern at a MLB park this summer and they had 4 preventative sprays on KBG. The slow establishment and "flyer lies" are another big issue. Does not like PGR's either. We had a club sod out one cuts around the fairway and darn near kill them the next spring with Embark. Beautiful grass but has a high maintenance requirement. Kenneth Ingram, UMD