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Carnival is a Premium seeded Bermuda grass blend. It contains the outstanding variety ‘Rio’ and is combined with Highlander for more cost-effective solution. Carnival is formulated for quicker establishment and longer-term sustainability. Unlike economy seed blends, Carnival is a “Certified Blend” of turf varieties that have been tested across the U.S. Excellent cold and frost tolerance, as well as early spring green-up making Carnival a great choice for both warm season and transitional zones. Rio is rated number one for establishment in NTEP trials aided by rapid germination, making Carnival an excellent choice for any seeding project. The combination of fine leaf texture, dense growth and dark green colour provides turf managers with-great performance. Additionally, with strong tolerance to leafspot and dollar spot, the requirement for herbicide control is lower than in many other leading varieties.
100% Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon)
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Great seedling vigor & quick establishment
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SmartStart treated seed
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High spring & summer density
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Excellent turf quality
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Fine leaf texture
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Early spring green-up
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Outstanding disease tolerance
Sowing rate
10-15 g/m²
Try first on a small scale before changing the rate, or any other variables. As circumstances can differ and the application of our products is beyond our control, ICL cannot be held responsible for any adverse results.
Mowing height
15 – 50 mm
Seedbed Preparation
Best results are achieved when the seedbed is tilled or cultivated to alleviate compaction and eliminate competing weeds and grasses. Remove clods and plant debris from the seedbed. Firm the cultivated and clean seedbed with a roller or watering.
Sowing
Planting season begins once the soil temperature is above 18 degrees centigrade and rising. Broadcast or drill seed at a rate of 100-150kg/hectare. Lightly cover seed no more than 3 mm deep to protect seed without planting too deeply.
Water
Water the seedbed daily or as needed to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 50mm tall. Germination can begin in as early as 7 days and continue for up to 21 days. It is critical not to allow the seed or seedlings to dry out during the establishment period. As seedlings develop, decrease frequency of irrigation but increase the amount of water applied. As turf matures, follow recommended turf watering guidelines for your growing region.
Maintenance
Carnival can be maintained at mowing heights from 1.5 cm to 5 cm. Applying 150 to 250 kg/hectare of nitrogen per growing season is adequate. Do not remove over 1/3 of the leaf blade per mowing for healthy turf. More frequent mowing at shorter heights will result in a finer, more dense turf.
If you need more information, please contact your technical support.
