Sod Solutions works with Universities and Turf Farms across the country to research the traits and characteristics of our collection of improved turf varieties. The research performed has dressed questions on water usage and needs, shade tolerance, traffic tolerance, herbicide usage for weed control, insect damage and control, erosion control and more. See below for the various grasses to view completed studies and current progress for each variety.
Current Research Projects
Turfgrass Research Bermuda California (TRBC)
RESEARCH STAGE: Early, Planting
RESEARCH PARTNER: Oklahoma State University
LOCATION: Selma and Nuevo, California
GOAL: To find a bermudagrass that keeps color during the winter and is more drought tolerant for California’s long, dry summers.
Warm Season Grass - National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) Trials
RESEARCH STAGE: Early, Planting
LOCATION: Multiple Sites Across the United States
GOAL: To evaluate adaptability of new experimental turfgrass varieties.
Turf Research North Carolina (TRNC)
RESEARCH STAGE: Early, Planting
RESEARCH PARTNER: North Carolina State University
LOCATION: Multiple Sites Across the United States
GOAL: To evaluate adaptability of new experimental turfgrass varieties.
Celebration X Breeding Program
RESEARCH STAGE: Early, Planting
RESEARCH PARTNER: Mississippi State University
LOCATION: Multiple US Locations / NTEP
GOAL: To develop celebration with less seed heads and better cold tolerance.
Turf Research Florida (TRF) Zoysia Program
RESEARCH STAGE: Early, Planting
RESEARCH PARTNER: University of Florida
LOCATION: Multiple Locations Across Florida
GOAL: To seek out new and improved zoysiagrass varieties.
Turf Research Ultrafine Zoysia (TRUZ)
RESEARCH STAGE: Early, Planting
RESEARCH PARTNER: University of Florida
LOCATION: Rembert, SC and Citra, FL
GOAL: To find fast-growing ultrafine zoysia with excellent fall color retention, good disease resistance and one that offers a good, fast putting surface.
