Tatanka is a low maintenance, dense, dark blue-green, fine textured buffalograss that can be established from seed. It is native to the Great Plains of the United States. It is the first true turf-type seeded buffalograss to be released specifically for the cool temperate and transition zones of the U.S. Tatanka is a budget saving alternative to high maintenance turfgrasses.
Tatanka has shown significant improvements in turfgrass quality over other varieties in its area of adaptation. These improvements can be attributed to higher turfgrass density, earlier spring green up, finer texture, and higher disease resistance. Tatanka's low vertical growth rate combined with drought tolerance and winter hardiness makes it an excellent choice to meet the standards for a low maintenance turfgrass with a high level of quality.
Planting Preparation:
Seed 1-3 lbs. per 1000 square feet in a firm seed bed. Plant when soil temps are consistently above 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Tatanka may be planted in all soils except sand and cover seed 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Plants will emerge in 14-21 days and become established in 60-90 days.
Do not apply herbicide during establishment. After that, use only products labeled for buffalograss.
Mowing height for best turf is 2-4 inches.