WELCOME to Sea Isle 1 Australia - Seashore Paspalum cultivar

This new fine-bladed Seashore Paspalum cultivar, developed by Dr. R.R. Duncan at the University of Georgia's Griffin Experiment Station, thrives on salt water. You can irrigate SeaIsle1 using a seawater blend, or even straight ocean water with the right management practices. As drinking water becomes more and more scarce, ocean water and these low-quality sources are going to be the only option for most lawns. The hard fact is, turfgrass management is going to center on water quality and water conservation, and grasses of the future are going to have to be bred to withstand multiple environmental stresses. For a link to Dr. Duncan's website of general seashore paspalum information click here. To contact Dr. Duncan click here.

AN OVERVIEW OF SEASHORE PASPALUM:
- Most salt tolerant turfgrass
- Can be irrigated with ocean-level salt water with proper management
- Tolerates grey and effluent water regardless of contaminant levels
- Helps clean up contaminated soils and water
- Handles a wide range of soil pH levels: 4.0 - 9.8
- Displays high tolerance to salt spray, water logging and periodic inundations
- Low fertilisation requirements
- Minimal pesticide requirements
- Good rooting in sandy, clay or muck-type soils
- Darker green color than bermudagrass
- Can be overseeded with bentgrass-ryegrass - Poa trivials
- Excellent low light intensity tolerance (cloudy, foggy, smoggy conditions)
- Root growth and functionality still maintained in 5 - 12C (40-55F) soil temp.
- Low tree shade tolerance (similar to bermuda)