TifGrand bermudagrass truly sets a new standard for bermudagrass athletic fields. In addition to its second-to-none tolerance to drought and traffic wear, fine-bladed TifGrand also exhibits excellent tolerance to both cold and shade (a unique quality among bermudagrasses). In fact, TifGrand&rsquo … MORE
An outstanding alternative to bermudagrass on baseball and softball fields, as well as some high-end game fields for football, Zeon zoysiagass is exceptionally drought tolerant and requires far less nitrogen than bermudas. And, it grows more slowly than bermudas, reducing encroachment and the nee … MORE
The most widely used bermudagrass cultivar on athletic fields in the South, Tifway 419 has been a dependable favorite among sports turf managers in the lower transition zone since its release in 1960. A dense, fine-bladed cultivar, Tifway withstands day-in, day-out abuse from cleats and maintenan … MORE
Considered a higher-quality descendent of Tifway, TifSport’s hallmarks are its superior turf density and sod strength, two key indications of wear tolerance. In fact, in a 2004 wear-tolerance trial in North Carolina, TifSport was a top performer, closely followed by Tifway and Patriot. Plus … MORE
With its aggressive growth and exceptional cold tolerance, Patriot is the go-to sports-turf cultivar in the northern transition zone. Its rapid spreading habit makes it ideally suited for high-use athletic fields wherever the growing season is shorter. In fact, Patriot performs so well that it ha … MORE
Yet another Buy Sod zoysiagrass suitable for lower-use athletic fields, Empire zoysia offers both beauty and durability. Its dark-green blades create a visually striking turfgrass stand, yet its other natural strengths produce a hard-wearing surface that plays as good as it looks. Among Empire&rs … MORE
While not typically considered a sports-turf species, El Toro zoysia actually makes an excellent playing surface for lower-traffic fields (i.e., baseball and softball), particularly those without irrigation. One of the most drought-tolerant turfgrasses ever released, El Toro also boasts dense gro … MORE
Looking for a low-maintenance, cold-hardy, tough-as-nails bermudagrass for a high-use practice or intramural field, such as those often found at high schools and parks & recreation facilities? T10 is a top pick. Its extremely aggressive lateral growth results in rapid traffic recovery, but it …MORE
In chilly regions of the transition zone and northward, Kentucky bluegrass is the dominant athletic-field variety, providing a dense, dark-green playing surface that tolerates wear and recovers from traffic via rhizomatous lateral growth. Buy Sod’s Blue Heat bluegrass builds on those benefi … MORE