INDEPENDENCE I
Agrostis stolonifera
- A top rated creeping bent
- Dense, compact growth
- Tolertant of close mowing, fast greens
- Rapid establishment and wear tolerance
Usage
INDEPENDENCE 1 was especially bred for the low mowing heights of golf course greens, but as it has very flexible mowing heights it can also be used for bowling greens, golf tees, fairways, croquet lawns and tennis courts.
General appearance
INDEPENDENCE 1 creeping bentgrass is a completely new, cutting edge creeping bentgrass. It ranks with the new elite bentgrasses and delivers higher overall turf quality than the old standards.
INDEPENDENCE 1 is an upright, aggressive, dense variety that establishes quickly, is highly resistant to Poa annua invasion, and will recover quickly from ball marks and divots.
INDEPENDENCE 1 develops a dense, fine textured turf without developing excessive thatch. INDEPENDENCE 1 was developed in the USA for use under close mowing situations. INDEPENDENCE 1 will be the ultimate choice for new construction or reconstruction projects.
Technical Specifications
- Creeping bent
Disease tolerant and suited for low input
- Listed/recommended in EU DE
Product information
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Specification and ratings
| Tech Facts | |
| Growth habit | Stolons |
| Establishment rate | Medium 14-21 days |
| 3-4 mm cut tolerance | Excellent |
| Mowing frequency | Daily |
| Traffic tolerance | Good |
| Nitrogen required | Low/medium |
| Shade tolerance | Fair |
| Cold tolerance | Good |
| Disease resistance | Good |
STRI trial results
STRI 2009 (Mown at 4 - 7 mm)| VARIETY | INDEPENDENCE I | PENN G-6 | PENN A-4 | PENN G-2 | PENN A-1 | PROVIDENCE | L93 | CRENSHAW |
| SHOOT DENSITY | 6,8 | 6,5 | 6,4 | 6,3 | 6,4 | 5,8 | 5,5 | 5,6 |
| VISUAL MERIT | 7,4 | 6,5 | 6,4 | 6,4 | 6,2 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5,3 |
| MEAN | 7,1 | 6,5 | 6,4 | 6,3 | 6,3 | 5,8 | 5,6 | 5,4 |
| RED THREAD | 6,8 | 6,7 | 6,9 | 6,3 | 6,7 | 6,4 | 7,2 | 6,4 |
Trial results (SCANDINAVIA)
Source: Bioforsk Rapport Vol. 3 Nr. 170 208| VARIETY | INDEPENDENCE I | RUNNER | NORDLYS | DECLARATION | SANDHILL | MACKENZIE | L93 |
| VISUAL MERIT | 3,8 | 3,7 | 4 | 3,7 | 3,7 | 3,7 | 3,6 |
| TILLER DENSITY | 4,3 | 4,2 | 4,3 | 4,2 | 4,1 | 4,1 | 4 |
| IN SEASON DISEASES | 7 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 |