TifTuf Bermuda Lawn
TifTuf Bermuda
TifTuf Bermuda Grass has been scientifically forged to produce a great looking, all round instant lawn with superior qualities, whilst requiring minimal inputs.
Developed by the best turf-grass scientists,
you can only expect the best!
TifTuf Bermuda grass is the product of almost 25-years of research and development from one of the world’s leading turf-grass breeders, the University of Georgia. It has been hand selected out of almost 30,000 different Bermuda grass varieties, showing superior qualities as a drought tolerant grass, shade tolerant grass and wear tolerant grass. It also proved to keep winter colour whilst at the same time maintaining excellent turf quality.
TifTuf was bred as one of nearly 28,000 experimental Bermuda grass genotypes. In 1999, just 90 of these genotypes were hand selected based on their performance and were planted in an area that had no access to rainfall and were provided poor irrigation. Evaluations took place right through 2001. These evaluations showed that under drought stress, the TifTuf Bermuda grass maintained its quality and colour the longest.
TifTuf Bermuda Grass has been scientifically forged to produce a great looking, all round instant lawn with superior qualities, whilst requiring minimal inputs.
Benefits of TifTuf Bermuda
Shade Tolerant
TifTuf Bermuda performs in full sun conditions as well as up to 50% of the day in shade.
Rapid Self-Repairer
TifTuf is a fast growing lawn that has the ability to repair itself very quickly, making it ideal for high traffic areas such as family backyards and sports fields.
Drought Tolerance
TifTuf Bermuda requires 38% less water than other lawn varieties and is a proven performer in drought conditions. It is the first and only turf grass to receive the Smart Approved WaterMark for drought tolerance.
Wear Tolerant
TifTuf has an extremely dense growth meaning it can handle high wear situations like family backyards and is even used on footie ovals around Australia!
Year round colour
Couch has a bad reputation for browning off during winter but the new hybrid-couch, TifTuf Bermuda, there's a new normal! It has fantastic winter green colour and exceptional spring green up qualities for a lush green lawn, all year round.
Genetically Pure
As TifTuf was selected from a large gene pool based on certain traits, maintaining the genetic purity is crucial. The entire foundation material is bred from only plant and only select growers can propagate it. That's why we will guarantee your TifTuf Bermuda with a Certificate of Authenticity so you can be assured you are receiving the genuine lawn.
Quality
The one thing you don't want to compromise on is quality. When you purchase TifTuf Bermuda, you're buying a new way of life and you're promised the quality you deserve. Our 10 year product warranty guarantees that your lawn has been grown and harvested to stringent standards, is free of weeds and disease on delivery, and will perform to its maximum
potential in its new environment.
TifTuf Bermuda in real homes!
The first and only turf grass in the world to receive the
Smart Approved WaterMark
Creating a new benchmark for drought tolerance in turf grass in Australia, TifTuf Bermuda has been formally recognised for its level of water saving efficiency by Smart Approved WaterMark in SA, QLD, NSW, VIC & TAS (excluding NT & WA).
Why buy TifTuf Bermuda Instant Lawn
Prior to TifTuf being released on the market it had been tested in 19 drought-stress trials, 2 sports field wear tolerance trials, utilising the Cady traffic simulator, and 4 irrigated, non-stress trials at The University of Georgia, The University of Florida, North Carolina State University, Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M University as part of the Federal Speciality Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) grant. TifTuf Bermuda Grass has now become the University research standard by which all drought tolerant grass or turf will be determined.
As the TifTuf Bermuda Grass was selected from a large gene pool based on certain traits, maintaining the genetic purity is crucial. To ensure this, the University of Georgia has bred all of its foundation material (thousands of acres) from a single plant!
Lawn Solutions Australia has maintained this attention to detail with its propagation and expansion in Australia following similar stringent conditions.
All TifTuf Bermuda lawn sold in Australia has been subject to rigorous AusGAP certification standards that incorporate international breeding and propagation protocols.
The Grass is Always Greener if
Your Lawn is TifTuf Bermuda
Looking after TifTuf Bermuda
Watering
TifTuf is an extremely drought tolerant grass – the first turf grass in the world to be given the Smart Approved WaterMark. Growth of TifTuf can be regulated by decreasing water inputs and therefore reducing maintenance needs. It’s common for people to water their lawn every day for 10 minutes for its whole life, however, this isn’t best practice. Once established, your lawn will benefit a lot more from long (e.g. 1 hour) deeper soaks less frequently (once or twice a week). This will encourage strong root development and a healthy, happy lawn that can better withstand seasonal changes such as drought and frost.
Fertilising
TifTuf has a low nutrient requirement to thrive and be happy. We recommend to fertilise your TifTuf 3-4 times a year seasonally, ideally in September, December and March. TifTuf only requires 1/4 of the recommended rate of fertiliser compared to other varieties. A high quality, slow release granular fertiliser such as Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser is highly recommended for a slower and more constant dose of nutrients.
Mowing
TifTuf Bermuda has a high growth rate which means it has a higher mowing requirement.
Every 4-7 days is recommended through its peak growing season with either a rotary or, for a cleaner cut, a cylinder mower. Regularly mowing your lawn will promote thick and even growth and promote your lawns overall health. Ensure that your mower blades are sharp and that you never mow more than 1/3 of the leaf off at one time.
TifTuf Bermuda mowing height: 9-25mm
Products we recommend for TifTuf Bermuda
Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser
Supercharge your TifTuf with this premium lawn food. Fast and slow release granules packed with essential nutrients and trace elements encourage strong growth and rich colour.
Oxafert
A weed pre-emergent to tackle a range of annual grasses and broad leaf weeds before they become a problem. Apply seasonally for year round protection.
Primo Maxx Growth Regulator
#1 selling Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) - Reduces grass growth while increasing density and durability. Less mowing and a stadium quality turf at home!
