Paspalum

SeaIsle Supreme is a new and improved semi-dwarf Seashore Paspalum variety developed by Dr. Ron Duncan. Like its relative, SeaIsle 1 Paspalum, SeaIsle Supreme requires less nitrogen and less water than many other warm-season cultivars. It is best to use organic type or slow release fertilizers. These are ideally applied during early spring and fall.

Paspalums have a wide range of mowing heights depending on the specific variety. Paspalums can be maintained between 1/10 inch for the finer leaf bladed plant and between 1/2 to 2 inches for the coarser varieties. Decide on a desired length for the turf. Continue to mow maintaining this height so that no more than 1/3 of the height is being mowed off at one time. Grass should be mowed 1-2 times per week for coarse varieties and 5-7 times per week to maintain grass at putting green height.

For established Paspalum, watering deep and infrequent is best. You will want to water every 3-4 days during the growing season and apply an inch of water per week. The general rule of thumb is 10 minutes of water for every day your lawn is not watered. For example, if you water every third day you will water 30 minutes. If you have extreme slopes or areas where water cannot penetrate the soil or runs off, it is best to apply the water in a cycle soak pattern. This would be to set your clock for two cycles during the morning and a soak time in between to allow water infiltration and control excess runoff. Paspalums should be watered early in the morning to eliminate any environmental competition and so the leaf dries faster, eliminating any disease potential.