![]() ![]() Germination rate is the percentage of pure seed that is viable and will grow.Variety or type of grass and cultivar. Refer to the University of Maryland Technical Update (PDF) TT 77 Turfgrass Cultivar Recommendations for Certified Sod and Professional Seed Mixtures in Maryland for the list of recommended cultivars.Purity is the percentage by weight of each type of grass and cultivar or variety contained in the blend or mixture.As seed ages, the percentage of viable seed decreases, resulting in poor establishment. To ensure a high germination rate use seed within one year of purchase. The official date on which the germination test was conducted.Lot number used to track seed information back to the original site of production.Seed blend or mixture name created by seed supplier.For the majority of sites, tall fescue is the recommended type of grass.If MD Certified Seed cannot be located, look carefully on seed tags for the type of grass, variety, percentage of weed seeds, and percentage of noxious weeds. Grass seed labeled as 'Maryland Certified Seed' (tested for germination and purity by the Maryland Department of Agriculture) is available in select locations such as garden centers, turf supply stores, specialty seed suppliers, or farm supply stores and typically contains UMD recommended cultivars.Read the information before purchasing the seed to help achieve satisfactory results. All grass seed for sale has a tag or label on the package listing basic information that indicates the seed quality.Then refer to the University of Maryland Technical Update, TT 77 Turfgrass Cultivar Recommendations for Certified Sod and Professional Seed Mixtures in Maryland (PDF), for recommended cultivars. Select a turfgrass species that is suited for the site conditions.Poor quality seed is low in viability and contains weed seeds or undesirable grass species. Purchasing grass seed Research plots testing grass seed cultivars Turf-type tall fescue is the recommended grass species for Maryland. ![]()
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