Tahoma 31® Bermudagrass is known for both its improved cold-hardiness and improved drought resistance. Tahoma 31 was bred from two cold-hardy, drought-resistant plants found in some of the most extreme landscapes on the planet. More than a decade of research at Oklahoma State University and research centers around the nation through NTEP, and other trial sites which resulted in the release of Tahoma 31. Since its release, Tahoma 31 has been used on home lawns, golf courses, sports fields and more. Tahoma 31 is a great choice for a home lawn that requires a durable grass that can handle a lot of wear and tear. Tahoma 31 is known for its drought resistance, early spring green-up, salt tolerance, shade tolerance, wear tolerance and cold hardiness.
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SOIL MANAGEMENT
- Soil test every two years.
- Amend soil to maintain pH between 6.0 and 7.0
- Know your soil type!
MOWING
Sharpen blades every spring.
Keep mowed between .5 to 1.5 inches.
Don’t cut of more than 1/3 the blade.
IRRIGATION
Don’t Overwater
- Water less in cooler fall months
- About 1 inch a week total irrigation spring & summer
- Water deeply, frequently, and in early AM
WEED CONTROL
Pre-emergents prevent weeds from germinating
Post-emergents kill weeds after they germinate
A thick, lush lawn is the best deterrent to weeds
DISEASE CONTROL
- Overly wet grass + shade = fungus problems
- Apply systemic fungicide to prevent fungus outbreaks
- Use multiple fungicide applications to treat affected areas
INSECT CONTROL
- Use a broad spectrum insecticide that controls chinch bugs
- For a once-a-year treatment, July & August are good months
- Drought-stressed lawns are more susceptible to chinch bug injury
- If using a granular insecticide, water in after application
Like This, But In a Bermudagrass
Developed by Leading Turf Scientists at Oklahoma State University
Tahoma 31® Bermudagrass is among the most winter-hardy of the improved hybrid bermudagrasses on the market today.
Developed by top turfgrass researchers at Oklahoma State University (as OCK 1131) and, through nationwide testing in the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP), Tahoma 31 demonstrated its resilience and excelled in key metrics compared to other bermudagrasses including Tifway, TifTuf and Latitude 36.
Tahoma 31 derives its name from the Native American word, Tahoma, which means frozen water.In test after test, Tahoma 31 shows its exceptional winter hardiness, tested up to 75% more cold tolerant than other bermudagrass varieties. With the additional characteristics of both improved wear tolerance and drought resistance, Tahoma 31 is ideal for sports turf, golf courses and high-quality lawns in the Mid-Atlantic & Transition Zone.
Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass: FAST FACTS
Tahoma 31 was rated with the lowest winterkill rate (4%) when tested in West Lafayette, Indiana, while some of its competitors.
Tahoma 31 showed superior drought resistance to four cultivars and on average, Tahoma 31 used 18% less water than TifTuf.
With little damage done in the winter, Tahoma 31 had statistically higher spring green-up ratings than competitors.
Tahoma 31 had an establishment rate quicker than other bermudagrasses including TifTuf and Tifway
Tahoma 31 was tested in 19 locations across the United States and ranked in the top 25% of all trial entries, which indicates it is highly adaptable to different climates and soils.
Among 10 experimental grasses and one older cultivar (Tifway) tested, Tahoma 31 was ranked #1 when tested for salinity response.
In up to 63% shade, Tahoma 31 ranked #1 in turf quality among major commercially-available bermudagrass cultivars.
Tahoma 31 in OSU Greenhouse
Tahoma 31 Test Plot
Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass Research Trials
Sod Farm Harvesting
RESEARCH & SCIENCE
Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass has the strength of the Oklahoma State University turfgrass breeding program behind it, supported by independent testing conducted by the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program.
SUMMARY
NTEP
RELEASE DOCUMENT
RESEARCH CHARTS
RESEARCH SUMMARY OF TAHOMA 31 BERMUDAGRASS
(Varietal Name OKC 1131)
READ THE FULL SUMMARY HERE.
Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass, ‘OKC 1131’ was DEV in 2007 and tested in multiple years in the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP). The NTEP National Bermudagrass Test provided data from 17 locations in 2013 and 2014, and from 19 location in 2015.
NTEP Tables
Tahoma 31 advanced to the 2013-2018 National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) National Bermudagrass Test and excels in key metrics against other bermudagrasses such as Tifway, TifTuf, Patriot, Latitude 36 and Celebration. View the NTEP results here:
RESULTS OF THE 2013-2017 NTEP DATA
5-year trial in 17 locations. Data published December 2018
NTEP 2013 – 2017 Bermudagrass Trials, FULL REPORT
#1 OVERALL TURF QUALITY (TIED)
#1 SPRING GREEN UP
#1 WINTER SURVIVABILITY
2014 Wear Study, Excellent wear tolerance, Knoxville, TN
Access charts that summarize research results for cold tolerance, shade, turf quality, early spring green-up, traffic tolerance, height of cut, and low water use.
SEE THE CHARTS HERE
SOD PRODUCERS
Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass is available now with limited foundations planting material to licensed producers.
GOLF, SPORTS, LAWN
Limited availability through select sod producers.
Golf Course Superintendent Testimonial
Golf Course Architect Testimonial
(Source: Oklahoma Gardening)
(Source: SoilMaxx, Japan)
Tahoma 31 & Chelsea FC (Source: WCN C)
Soldier Field switches to Bermuda grass for Bears (Source – WGN9 Chicago)
Facilities List
Where to See Tahoma 31
Find Tahoma 31 at some of the world’s most beautiful and prestigious golf courses, sports fields, and lawns. Many of these locations push the northernmost boundary of where bermudagrass is traditionally grown. Check back frequently as this list is continually updated.
Licensed Producers
Winstead Turf Farm
Tennessee
Grass Masters
Indiana & Kentucky
New Life Turf
South Carolina
Tuckahoe Turf Farm, Inc.
New Jersey
Central Sod Farms
Maryland
Winstead Turf Farms
Australia
SoilMaxx Company Limited
Japan
Carolina Turf Farms
North Carolina
Inman/Chapman Sod
South Charolina
Carolina Green Corp
North Carolina
West Coast Turf
Arizona & California
Poinsett Turfgrass
Arkansas
Green Valley Turf Co.
Colorado
Hawaiian Turfgrass Inc.
Hawaii
Keeven Brothers Sod Farms
Missouri