Monaco

Exclusively from Barenbrug, Monaco is a synthetic variety produced by the intercrossing of five clonal parent lines for quality and performance. Monaco is excellent for use on golf courses, sports turf, and higher quality lawns. It has excellent density and wear tolerance. Bred for a genetically darker green colour, it also has quicker spring green-up, high colour retention, and winter hardiness. 

Monaco will make a great addition to any landscape!

Key features
• The new standard in high end Bermuda grass
• Excellent density
• Great wear tolerance
• High autumn colour retention
• Excellent winter hardiness
• Exceptional wear tolerance
• Genetically darker green colour

Key benefits
• Quick spring green-up
• Ideal for all tropical, transition and temperate climates.

Establishment
For best results, Monaco should be planted in areas of full sunlight when soil temperatures reach 18°C and rising. Seeding rate is 1 to 1.5 kg per 100m2 of Monaco seed in a well prepared firm seedbed. Cover seed with no more than 6mm of soil. Maintain adequate soil moisture around seed using frequent but light irrigation. During the grow-in phase, it is recommended to apply a starter fertiliser at recommended rate after emergence and a complete fertiliser following this each month of the growing season. The management intensity level will determine the amount of nitrogen required monthly. Sports turf installations
should use the higher rate while residential lawns may prefer to use the lower rate. It should also be noted that in Autumn, when Monaco is preparing for dormancy, it is recommended to apply additional amounts of potassium while significantly reducing nitrogen.

Maintenance
Begin mowing the new stand approximately 3 to 4 weeks after emergence depending on the conditions at the time of establishment. The recommended minimum mowing height during establishment is 1 inch. Once the sod matures, the mowing height can be gradually reduced to a minimum of 1cm. As the mowing height is decreased, the required management level will be increased.
Area of adaptation
Monaco is well adapted to all areas of Australia where Bermuda grass is currently grown.