GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Tifway 419 is an improved hybrid bermuda developed from the famed Tifton, Georgia turf breeding program. Tifway forms a fine textured, dense hybrid bermuda turf, which excels in high traffic areas or under athletic field conditions. It is more aggressive than Tifgreen and holds its color longer going into the winter months. Tifway performs at its best in full sun with a mowing height of 3/4 - 1 1/2 inches. When fully established, it has excellent drought and heat tolerance and will recover quickly from abuse or neglect.

TEMPERATURE TOLERANCE: When properly maintained, Tifway 419 is both heat and drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

WEAR RESISTANCE: Tifway 419 is the most wear tolerant of the hybrid bermudas and recovers quickly from damage during the growing season.

SHADE TOLERANCE: Tifway 419 prefers a full sun location with little or no shade. COLOR: Tifway 419 exhibits a dark green color during the growing season. Tifway is darker green than Tifgreen. With proper maintenance practices, it produces little seed head.

DORMANCY: Properly maintained Tifway 419, will exhibit good 'winter color' during mild or moderate winters in zones 9-10. Dormancy in Zones 5-8 will generally last from late November through mid-March.

WATERING: To avoid drying out and enable the new sod to root down, newly planted Tifway 419 should be watered daily and kept wet during the first 7-10 days. Once the new sod has rooted into the soil, watering frequency should be reduced. Due to varying soil and climate conditions, it is difficult to recommend a definite watering schedule. However, a deep soaking every 7 days is generally adequate during the growing season. Hot & dry environments may require more frequent deep watering. MOWING: For best results Tifway 419 should be mowed at least weekly during the growing season with a reel or rotary mower. Clippings are best removed. It should be mowed to a height of 3/4 - 1-1/2 inches.

FERTILIZATION: To maintain its beauty, color, and density, Tifway 419 requires a consistent monthly fertilization program. During the spring, summer, and fall months it should be fertilized with 3/4 to 1 # N applied to each 1,000 square feet of lawn. Read and follow all fertilizer instructions regarding use and application. WEED, INSECT AND DISEASE

CONTROL: Tifway 419 is virtually free of weeds, insects, and disease when it is delivered. However, in some installations, weed and insect problems may occur from close proximity to neighboring lawns having these problems. Various cultural practices may be used to reduce these problems; however, should chemical controls be required, they should be used in accordance with the written instructions provided by the manufacturer.

Tifway 419 Bermuda