G91-1016 Cool Season Turfgrass for Nebraska

This NebGuide describes 12 species of cool season turfgrasses and the recommended cultivars which are best adapted to Nebraska. Cool season turfgrasses have an optimum soil temperature of 60-70°F. They grow most actively in the spring and fall, with growth slowing in summer. More than 20 cool season species are used for turf throughout the world. Nebraska\u27s climate is moderately conducive to cool season turfgrass species growth. The 12 species best adapted to Nebraska and some of the recommended cultivars are described