What does Monostand mean?

What does Monostand mean?

Monostand meaning A group of plants of the same species growing in a defined area exclusive of other species. noun. 1. A group of plants, especially turf grasses, of the same cultivar, sown or planted with no admixture of other species or cultivars.

What is a Polystand?

Let’s start by defining “polystand.” It is an area, in this case an athletic field, made up of two or more cultivars and/or species. A bermudagrass polystand is typically characterized as having a finer textured hybrid bermudagrass cultivar with patches of a coarse-textured common-type of bermudagrass.

What is a monostand lawn?

Monostand A turf area composed of only one cultivar. Endure should perform well as a monostand, in blends with other turf-type tall fescues, or in mixtures with up to 5% Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.).

Should I use a monostand or polystand for my Bermuda grass?

If one of the bermudagrasses is much more susceptible to a stress and dies during the season, the patchiness may even result in a safety issue. So, generally a monostand is preferred over a polystand. To go back to the question, what is wrong with a polystand?

Can you plant Kentucky bluegrass as a monostand?

Although turf managers may prefer the uniform appearance created by planting a single variety, a monostand has an increased risk potential. It should perform well in regions where Kentucky bluegrass is adapted, as a monostand or in blends with other Kentucky bluegrass cultivars.

Is it better to use a monostand or polystand?

So, generally a monostand is preferred over a polystand. To go back to the question, what is wrong with a polystand? If it works in your situation, nothing is wrong with them.