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Evaluation of Colorants on ‘Sharpshooter’ and ‘Cody’ Buffalograss

Authors

• • R. Braun
  • Kansas State University
• • J. Fry
  • Kansas State University
• • M. Kennelly
  • Kansas State University
• • D. Bremer
  • Kansas State University
• • J. Griffin
  • Kansas State University

Abstract

Turf colorants effectively enhanced green color of dormant buffalograss. Using a higher application rate or adding a midwinter application helped longevity of color. Colorants increased canopy temperatures more consistently than soil temperatures, which may encourage earlier spring greenup.

Keywords: turfgrass, 'Cody' buffalograss, 'Sharpshooter' buffalograss, colorants, buffalograss, canopy temperature, spring greenup

How to Cite: Braun, R. , Fry, J. , Kennelly, M. , Bremer, D. & Griffin, J. (2015) “Evaluation of Colorants on ‘Sharpshooter’ and ‘Cody’ Buffalograss”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 1(6). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.1093