TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda Grass
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda Grass
Exceptional Drought Resilience, Rapid Recovery, and Unyielding Toughness - TifTuf is the Savvy Choice.
Australia's scorching summers and unforgiving droughts can take a toll on lawns, not to mention the impact on your water consumption and bills. TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda Grass was meticulously developed by the world's foremost turf scientists with precisely this challenge in mind.
A New Standard for Drought Resilience in Australian Turf Grass
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda (Couch Grass) has received formal recognition with the Smart Drop Certification in multiple states and territories across Australia - QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, and SA (WA & NT excluded).
Following years of rigorous, independent testing and exhaustive research, TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda (Couch Grass) has emerged as the pioneer, being the first and only turf grass to secure this coveted recognition for its remarkable drought tolerance, not only in Australia but anywhere in the world.
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Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo Turf | TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda | Nullabor Couch | Eureka Kikuyu | Sapphire Buffalo | |
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$ p/sqm | $15.00 | $15.50 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $14.00 |
Shade Tolerance | 🌿🌿🌿 | 🌿🌿 | 🌿 | 🌿 | 🌿🌿🌿 |
Full Sun Tolerance | ☀️☀️☀️ | ☀️☀️☀️ | ☀️☀️☀️ | ☀️☀️☀️ | ☀️☀️☀️ |
Wear & Durability | 👟👟👟 | 👟👟👟👟 | 👟👟👟 | 👟👟👟 | 👟👟👟 |
Maintenance | 🛠️ | 🛠️🛠️ | 🛠️🛠️ | 🛠️🛠️🛠️ | 🛠️ |
Drought Tolerance | 💪💪💪 | 💪💪💪💪 | 💪💪💪 | 💪💪 | 💪💪💪 |
Leaf Description | Broad | Fine | Fine | Medium | Fine |
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TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda Grass represents the culmination of nearly 25 years of unwavering dedication to research and development. This remarkable journey was led by the University of Georgia, a world-renowned turf grass breeding institution. TifTuf emerged as the shining star among a staggering array of almost 30,000 distinct Bermuda varieties, showcasing unparalleled qualities in:
Drought tolerance
Shade tolerance
Wear tolerance
Winter colour retention
Throughout its development, TifTuf has consistently maintained excellent turf quality, making it the superior choice for your lawn. Handpicked from a pool of over 30,000 varieties, it's the result of painstaking research conducted by some of the finest turf grass scientists over a span of approximately 25 years.
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TifTuf is the go-to choice when you're seeking a grass that can endure drought conditions while conserving precious water resources. It has set a new gold standard for measuring the drought tolerance of turf.
TifTuf boasts the unique ability to establish itself with just a fraction of the water that most other grass varieties demand. This remarkable feat is attributed to its lightning-fast root system, which can take hold in under 7 days—up to a staggering 75% quicker than its counterparts.
Key Highlights:
Rapid root establishment in less than 7 days, outpacing other varieties by up to 75%.
Minimal water requirements during establishment, significantly lower than that of other varieties.
Demonstrates superior drought tolerance, necessitating an average of 38% less water compared to other grass varieties.
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Tiftuf lives up to its name – it's the embodiment of toughness! This variety features an exceptionally fine leaf blade and dense growth, rendering it ideal for a wide array of applications. Its density equips it to withstand high wear scenarios, whether in backyards or sports fields, while its fine blade ensures both shade tolerance and an irresistibly soft surface to walk on.
Moreover, TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda® complies with the Erosion Control Australian Standard No# AS5181: 2017, serving as an effective measure for erosion control, nutrient management, and sediment control.
TifTuf Bermuda grass has been meticulously crafted through scientific innovation to deliver a stunning lawn with exceptional qualities, all while demanding minimal maintenance.
Key Attributes:
Dense growth pattern
Remarkable wear tolerance
Self-repairing ability
Shade tolerance
Impressive winter color retention and vibrant spring green-up qualities
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TifTuf™ was meticulously developed from a pool of 27,700 experimental bermuda grass genotypes. In 1999, out of this extensive selection, ninety of the most promising genotypes were carefully cultivated under a rainout shelter and subjected to rigorous evaluation until 2001, all while being subjected to deficit irrigation. Amid this drought stress, TifTuf™ (initially tested under the experimental name DT-1) distinguished itself by maintaining its quality and lush green color for the longest duration.
Before its official release, TifTuf™ underwent rigorous testing in 19 drought-stress trials, along with 2 sports field wear tolerance trials, involving the use of the Cady traffic simulator. Furthermore, it was assessed in 4 irrigated, non-stress trials at esteemed institutions such as The University of Georgia, The University of Florida, North Carolina State University, Oklahoma State University, and Texas A&M University, all as part of the Federal Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) grant. Consequently, TifTuf™ has emerged as the gold standard in university research, serving as the benchmark against which all drought tolerance is gauged.