Dense, Green Turf

Pure Select Creeping Bentgrass is a high-quality turfgrass known for its dense, lush green appearance. This variety stems from a prestigious lineage, including Penncross and the innovative Penn A and G strains. It exhibits a dense, upright, and vigorous growth pattern, making it highly resistant to wear and reducing thatch accumulation.

Exceptional Ability to Compete Against Poa-annua

Creeping Bentgrass is renowned for its exceptional capability to outcompete Poa-annua, making it a choice for those looking to establish a high-quality putting green. This grass variety's strong competitive edge against Poa-annua ensures a superior playing surface, minimizing the presence of this unwanted grass.

Thrives on Low Mowing

The final outcome is a top-tier putting green surface that excels under low mowing conditions, resulting in an almost flawless playing area. This surface is remarkably smooth, with no grain and requiring no special maintenance practices. The grass thrives when mowed at lower heights, contributing to a consistently high-quality putting experience.

Perfect for DIY Outdoor Putting Greens

Pure Select Creeping Bentgrass seed is an excellent option for anyone looking to create their own outdoor putting green. If you're planning a DIY putting green project, this seed is an ideal choice, offering the quality needed to achieve a professional-level surface. Pure Select bent grass seed is specifically designed for those who want to take on the challenge of building a putting green.

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Pure Select Creeping Bentgrass is the product of a rich heritage that includes Penncross and the groundbreaking Penn A's and G's. Pure Select has a dense, upright, and aggressive growth habit. It's wear tolerant and produces less thatch. With exceptionally strong disease, heat, cold, and wear tolerance it's easy to manage. Pure Select gives you quick spring green-up and outstanding turf quality year round. It's an exceptional bentgrass for greens, tees, and fairways. Recommended seeding rate is 1.0 to 1.50lbs./1,000 sq. ft. for a new seeding and 0.50 - 1.0 lb/1,000 sq. ft. for over-seeding. With a dense, upright and aggressive growth habit, it also features an exceptional ability to compete against Poa-annua. If you want to build your own putting green, Pure Select creeping bent grass seed is a great choice!

Pure Select bent grass seed is perfect for DIY outdoor putting greens! These Bentgrass varieties are different and do not require the tedious management that the other varieties do. Pure Select bent grass seed produces a green that requires less fertilizer, less water, less babying than the old bents varieties that you may be accustomed to. Growing Bentgrass greens has never been easier or less worrisome. This Pure Select Creeping Bentgrass requires different management, but overall, the management is actually easier than what many are accustomed to. The end result is a very high quality putting green surface that thrives on low mowing and culminates in a near perfect putting surface with no grain and no extraordinary practices.

For the home golf green, the first mowing should be when there is uniform turf coverage with a height from 1/4 to 3/8 inch and definitely not more than a 1/2 inch. The mower should have a smooth front roller. It has been reported that some people have used grooved rollers too early. Bentgrass clippings should not be caught early on as this will help build a biomass or padding that will protect the plant from damage. During the early stage it is important to do a weekly light top dressing. This will cover the clippings and smooth any roughness in the surface as well as accelerate the filling in of the turf grass canopy. It is possible to get to the desired mowing height within 6 to 7 weeks after the first mowing if not sooner with this bent grass. The Pure Select golf grass is being maintained by most facilities at 5/32nd or 9/64th for greens.

It is important to irrigate Creeping Bentgrass greens only when necessary. When required, fill the soil profile to field capacity or try to flush salts from the soil profile. This could be a 30 to 40 minute cycle depending on the type of irrigation used or time of year. Stretch the time between irrigation cycles as long as possible. Again, this will vary from the time of year, it is possible to go at least 4 to 10 days longer, with only needing to hit hot spots if required.

Top dressing varies depending on management style from light weekly applications to once a month when verticutting. As with all bent grasses it is important to get as much top dressing into the canopy as possible. This can only be accomplished if the canopy is opened up by the use of groomers, verticutting, grooving, or spiking.

• New turf: Sow 1 - 1 1/2 pounds of Creeping Bentgrass seed per 1,000 square feet
• Plant Pure Select Creeping Bent grass seed when soil temperature reaches 55 degrees in spring up until a minimum of 6 weeks before frost in fall.

The Grass Seed Certification program establishes the genetic purity and germination of varieties, blends, and mixtures. The certification process begins with the proper field history before production and continues through the bagging of a grass seed lot with every step independently verified by Seed Certification personnel. Each bent grass seed lot to be certified is sampled by Certification personnel and tested in the state seed laboratory, so the grass seed you buy is the seed that was tested If even one standard in this process failed, the lot is uncertified. You can rest assured that your bent grass seed is certified!

Fine Texture & High Density

Penncross creeping bentgrass seeds offer an exceptional fine texture and high density, akin to the finest zoysia grass seed and bermuda grass seed. This grass produces closely packed blades, enhancing visual appeal and providing a superior playing surface for putting green turf. Known for its soft, carpet-like feel, our grass ensures an elegant, manicured appearance year-round, rivaling the best green grass available.

Heat & Drought Tolerance

Penncross creeping bent grass are renowned for their excellent heat and drought tolerance. Our seeds develop grass that thrives in hot summer months, comparable to grass seed for sandy soil and florida grass seeds for lawn. This resilience ensures our grass maintains its vibrant green color, making it ideal for areas prone to high temperatures and dry conditions, providing durable and attractive green grass even in challenging climates.

Wear Tolerance

Our PC2.0 Creeping Bent Grass Seeds are specifically designed to offer exceptional wear tolerance. The grass produced from our seeds can endure heavy foot traffic, perfect for high-activity areas such as golf courses and sports fields. This robust wear tolerance ensures our grass maintains its health and appearance despite regular use, providing a long-lasting and resilient turf that stands up to the demands of a busy lawn.

Rapid Establishment

Outsidepride PC2.0 Creeping Bent Grass Seeds are known for their rapid establishment, swiftly developing a dense and healthy lawn. Our seeds germinate and grow quickly, allowing for fast coverage and a fully established turf in a short period. This rapid establishment is beneficial for new lawns and overseeding projects, providing a quick solution to achieve a beautiful, lush landscape with minimal waiting time.

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PC2.0 pays homage to the past while looking toward the future. Its dense, upright and aggressive growth habit competes exceptionally well against Poa annua, while displaying a stunning medium-green color and very fine leaf texture.

Aggressiveness, vigor, and wear tolerance make PC2.0 Penncross Creeping Bentgrass seed a natural for greens, tees, and fairways. The ability for PC2.0 Bent grass to perform under a wide range of conditions makes this putting green seed adaptable virtually worldwide. Golf course architects have specified PC2.0 Bentgrass seed for areas of extreme cold and heat, and PC2.0 Penncross Creeping Bent has survived humidity where bermuda grass used to be the standard.

PC2.0 Penncross Bent grass is designed for extensively managed golf greens and tees and lawn bowling surfaces. Penncross performs best in soils with a pH of 5.5 to 8. It has a moderate nitrogen requirement with 1-2 pounds of actual N per 1,000 square feet per year adequate in most situations. Optimum mowing height for Creeping Bentgrass putting greens is 3/16 to 5/16 inch but it can be adjusted higher or lower depending upon maintenance practices and intended use. Creeping Bent grass  performs best on a sandy soil and tolerates clay soils with adequate drainage. Most Bentgrass varieties do not perform well in wet areas, however, Penncross can tolerate saturated soil conditions for short periods of time. Growing  Bentgrass is a rewarding and enjoyable experience, and this golf greens seed is a great choice for the DIY home putting green.

Creeping Bent grass can be seeded from 1-2 pounds per 1,000 square feet depending on the application. Cover the Bentgrass seed to a depth not exceeding ¼" and keep seedlings moist until well rooted. Germination will take place in 7-15 days depending on soil temperatures, and the first mowing may be expected within 30 days, or when the plants have sufficiently rooted. Mow at a 3/4" height or lower until turf is established. Limited use of the Creeping Bentgrass putting green area can be expected in 6 weeks.

• New turf: Sow 1 - 2 pounds of Bent grass putting green seed per 1,000 square feet
• Plant Creeping Bentgrass Penncross seed when soil temperature reaches 55 degrees in spring up until a minimum of 6 weeks before frost in fall

The Grass Seed Certification program establishes the genetic purity and germination of varieties, blends, and mixtures. The certification process begins with the proper field history before production and continues through the bagging of a grass seed lot with every step independently verified by Seed Certification personnel. Each bent grass seed lot to be certified is sampled by Certification personnel and tested in the state seed laboratory, so the grass seed you buy is the seed that was tested If even one standard in this process failed, the lot is uncertified. You can rest assured that your bent grass seed is certified!

Tenacious ground coverage

T-1 Creeping Bent Grass offers tenacious ground coverage, making it a superior choice for maintaining lush, green grass across diverse settings, where conditions like sandy soil or high foot traffic prevail. It outperforms typical bermuda grass seed and zoysia grass seeds, providing dense coverage that helps prevent bare spots and competes effectively against common invasive plants.

Aggressive against Poa

The breeding of T-1 Creeping Bent Grass focuses on creating a turf that aggressively competes with Poa annua, making it an excellent alternative to traditional grass seeds or centipede grass seeds in regions plagued by this invasive species. Its ability to keep Poa at bay while promoting a thick, green turf makes it comparable to the top grass seed for sandy soil.

T-1 is the "Forgiving Bent"

T-1 Creeping Bent Grass is known as the "Forgiving Bent" due to its adaptability and resilience, which are essential for mid to low-budget courses that cannot indulge in the high maintenance. T-1’s characteristics allow it to thrive where other seeds might falter, particularly in challenging climates or soils. It also maintains a consistently lush appearance with minimal input, ensuring long-lasting, high-quality turf.

Turf growth habit

T-1 Creeping Bent Grass sets a new standard in turf growth habits with its dense tiller density and low thatch production, ideal for creating luxurious putting green turf. This type of growth habit is advantageous as it supports faster establishment and requires less frequent over seeding. T-1’s ability to thrive with ordinary materials underscores its versatility and ease of management for various golf course conditions.

T-1 creeping bent grass has emarkable genetic color and consistently ranked #1 in NTEP trials for its dark green color. The hue is distinctive. T-1 bentgrass presents a rich, ivy-toned appearance. Even the man who developed the variety wondered if T-1 would be embraced by agronomic traditionalists. "I thought it would be too dark for people," says Dr. Doug Brede, research director for Jacklin Seed. "But everybody loves it because you can grow it with less nitrogen and have that nice T-1 color. It never really turns pale on you."

Its dark green color is not the only characteristic that T-1 is known for. The plants that went into T-1 excelled at keeping Poa at bay. In fact, they made visible gains against Poa every year. The T-1 variety has been planted on more new golf courses worldwide in the last 5 years than any other bentgrass.  

T-1 offers championship quality without championship maintenance. Unlike some earlier bents generations, T-1 was bred and optimized with the mid-budget golf course in mind. T-1 provides tournament quality golf for every golf courses and is forgiving when climate or cultural practices are not ideal. Originating from selections found on 40 to 100-year-old golf course bentgrass stands in the Southern United States, crossed with dwarf-type cultivars found in Oregon, T-1 possesses unique and versatile genetics. These diverse genetics allow T-1 to thrive under varying management practices and provide aggressive stoloniferous growth.

• Tenacious ground coverage – The single biggest factor that sets T-1 apart is ground coverage. T-1 retains ground coverage under some incredibly tough growing conditions.
• Aggressive against Poa – Jacklin Seed (breeder) tests every single bent strain in our breeding program against Poa annua. If it can’t hold up against Poa, we pitch it. All of the plants that went into T-1 excelled at keeping Poa at bay. In fact, they made visible gains against Poa every year.
• T-1 is the "Forgiving Bent" – Unlike some earlier bents, T-1 was bred and optimized with the mid-budget golf course in mind. T-1 provides tournament-quality golf for every golf course.
• Breeding – Half of the breeding lines in T-1 from elite selections in the variety, Putter. The other half of its parent germplasm originated from New England golf course collections. T-1’s breeder block was assembled using clonal rows, similar to how Penncross and Putter were constructed.
• Turf growth habit – T-1 sets a new standard for bentgrass tiller density, providing a rich, luxurious putting surface. Yet it is remarkably easy to manage with very low thatch production. Ordinary masonry sand can be used in topdressing mixes.

• New turf: Sow 1 - 2 pounds of Bent grass putting green seed per 1,000 square feet
• Plant Creeping Bentgrass Penncross seed when soil temperature reaches 55 degrees in spring up until a minimum of 6 weeks before frost in fall
• Cover the Bentgrass seed to a depth not exceeding ¼" and keep seedlings moist until well rooted. Germination will take place in 7 - 15 days depending on soil temperatures, and the first mowing may be expected within 30 days, or when the plants have sufficiently rooted. Mow at a 3/4" height or lower until turf is established. Limited use of the Creeping Bentgrass putting green area can be expected in 6 weeks.

The Grass Seed Certification program establishes the genetic purity and germination of varieties, blends, and mixtures. The certification process begins with the proper field history before production and continues through the bagging of a grass seed lot with every step independently verified by Seed Certification personnel. Each bent grass seed lot to be certified is sampled by Certification personnel and tested in the state seed laboratory, so the grass seed you buy is the seed that was tested If even one standard in this process failed, the lot is uncertified. You can rest assured that your bent grass seed is certified!

T-1 is currently certified with the Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turf.  to ensure the integrity and independence of the program, testing is conducted by nationally recognized cooperators and selected on a regional basis to insure environmental adaptability. These cooperators also participate on an advisory board to further influence protocols. Participation in the independent and geographically diverse National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) is strongly encouraged. Universities involved include: Purdue, University of California, North Carolina State, Rutgers, Utah State, University of Wisconsin, Michigan State, University of Connecticut, Virginia Tech, Ohio State, Oregon State, & Iowa State. To learn more, visit their website at: A-listturf.org

Superior Heat Tolerant

V8 Creeping Bent Grass demonstrates exceptional heat tolerance, outperforming traditional grass seed bermuda and grass zoysia seed varieties. Its robustness keeps the turf grass green under scorching temperatures, showcasing its edge over centipede grass seed in heat resilience.

Tolerates Wide Range of Mowing Heights

V8 Creeping Bent Grass demonstrates exceptional heat tolerance, outperforming traditional grass seed bermuda and grass zoysia seed varieties. Its robustness keeps the turf grass green under scorching temperatures, showcasing its edge over centipede grass seed in heat resilience.

Wear Tolerance

The wear tolerance of V8 Creeping Bent Grass is due to its dense, robust structure that withstands high traffic. It matches the resilience of centipede grass seeds, but with the aesthetic benefits of zoysia grass seeds, making it ideal for heavily utilized areas.

Medium Dark Green Color

The medium dark green shade of V8 Creeping Bent Grass enhances the aesthetic and playability of golf courses, providing a rich color. This unique coloration, along with its spring grass seed traits, ensures that the turf remains vibrant and visually appealing from early spring into late fall.

V8 is a brand new powerhouse creeping bentgrass developed for any golf course wanting that world class look. V8 is a hybrid between two elite breeding lines selected for its close cut tolerance and improved dollar spot resistance. V8 has been seeded on golf courses worldwide and has received excellent independent evaluations in current NTEP (National Turfgrass Evaluation Program) putting green trials comparing it side by side with other commercial and experimental bentgrasses.

• V8 earned the #1 ranking for turf quality in NTEP's putting green trials for LPI Group 1 with locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia and Washington state topping Penn A-1, Declaration and all other varieties
• Dollar Spot resistance statistically equal to the top variety in NTEP
• V8 has one of the finest leaf textures of any creeping bentgrass
• Greens up in the spring earlier than Penncross for additional weeks of golf play
• V8 is a medium dark green color. Darker than Penncross and lighter than T-1
• Color persists well into the autumn with better than average frost tolerance
• Tolerates wide range of mowing heights from putting green to fairway. Some courses have mowed as low as 0.08" (2mm)
• Smooth recovery from aerification

V8 is a versatile bentgrass and is used on tees, fairways and greens. Its low thatch production makes it an excellent selection for wide areas where routine maintenance can be labor intensive such as tees and fairways. With superior heat tolerance, V8 thrives across the cool, temperate regions of the world, and it is adapted well into the transition zone between warm and cool-season areas. Providing earlier spring green- up and holding color longer into the fall, it allows for a more aesthetic appeal longer playing season. V8 and T-1 can be blended to allow for even more versatility, combining their traits to provide a stronger healthier stand that persists in challenging environments and periods of excessive use.

• New turf: Sow 1 - 2 pounds of Bent grass putting green seed per 1,000 square feet
• Plant Creeping Bentgrass Penncross seed when soil temperature reaches 55 degrees in spring up until a minimum of 6 weeks before frost in fall
• Cover the Bentgrass seed to a depth not exceeding ¼" and keep seedlings moist until well rooted. Germination will take place in 7 - 15 days depending on soil temperatures, and the first mowing may be expected within 30 days, or when the plants have sufficiently rooted. Mow at a 3/4" height or lower until turf is established. Limited use of the Creeping Bentgrass putting green area can be expected in 6 weeks.

The Grass Seed Certification program establishes the genetic purity and germination of varieties, blends, and mixtures. The certification process begins with the proper field history before production and continues through the bagging of a grass seed lot with every step independently verified by Seed Certification personnel. Each bent grass seed lot to be certified is sampled by Certification personnel and tested in the state seed laboratory, so the grass seed you buy is the seed that was tested If even one standard in this process failed, the lot is uncertified. You can rest assured that your bent grass seed is certified!

V8 is currently certified with the Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turf.  to ensure the integrity and independence of the program, testing is conducted by nationally recognized cooperators and selected on a regional basis to insure environmental adaptability. These cooperators also participate on an advisory board to further influence protocols. Participation in the independent and geographically diverse National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) is strongly encouraged. Universities involved include: Purdue, University of California, North Carolina State, Rutgers, Utah State, University of Wisconsin, Michigan State, University of Connecticut, Virginia Tech, Ohio State, Oregon State, & Iowa State. To learn more, visit their website at: A-listturf.org