Kentucky bluegrass is a perennial turfgrass with strong regeneration ability, suitable for use in gardens, golf courses, and sports fields. So, can Kentucky bluegrass be planted in Hubei Province? Let's find out.
Can Kentucky bluegrass be planted in Hubei?
Kentucky bluegrass can be grown in Hubei Province. Kentucky bluegrass has good heat, drought and cold resistance, and prefers a humid and warm growing environment. Hubei Province has abundant rainfall and plenty of sunshine throughout the year, so it can be planted in both spring and autumn.
growth habits of Kentucky bluegrass
1. Good regeneration ability
Kentucky bluegrass thrives in well-drained, fertile wetlands. It prefers warm, humid environments; growth stagnates during the hot summer months, but flourishes in spring and autumn. It regenerates well and is relatively tolerant of trampling.
2. Strong vitality
Kentucky bluegrass has a strong vitality in its rhizomes , which eventually form a lush turf. During the five months from mid-June to mid-November, Kentucky bluegrass can grow rhizomes 50-75 cm long. The rhizomes can grow stems and roots from each node, expanding the root system. The root system is mainly distributed in the top 15-25 cm of soil. With regular mowing, some roots can penetrate to 40-60 cm. The root system is also perennial.
3. Wide adaptability
Kentucky bluegrass is commonly found in many regions of my country, including Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Hebei, Henan, Shandong, Gansu, Qinghai, Hubei, Anhui, Jiangsu, and Jiangxi. It is a very practical turfgrass.
4. Soil adaptability
Kentucky bluegrass can adapt to a wide range of cool-season climate zones, but its adaptability to soil is limited. It is most suitable for moist, well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6-7 and medium texture.
