Seashore Bentgrass

Seashore Bentgrass is the gold standard for ultra-fine, high-performance turf in coastal and salt-prone environments. Renowned for its exceptional salt tolerance and smooth, dense surface, this specialty grass delivers an elegant, carpet-like appearance while withstanding the unique challenges of seaside climates.

Key Benefits

Superior Salt & Spray Tolerance
Thrives where salt spray, brackish irrigation, or sandy soils would damage other turfgrasses.

Ultra-Fine Texture & Smooth Roll
Creates a velvety, uniform playing surface ideal for golf greens, tees, and high-end putting lawns.

Low-Mow Capability
Maintains vigor and density at cutting heights as low as 0.1–0.2″ for pristine, tournament-quality turf.

Rapid Recovery & Durability
Exhibits strong recuperative growth after wear, divot damage, or close traffic.

Disease Resistance
Modern cultivars offer improved tolerance to dollar spot, brown patch, and other common bentgrass pathogens.

Turf Characteristics

Color: Deep emerald green that holds through cool spring and into early summer.

Density: Exceptionally fine, tightly thatched canopy with minimal thatch-build-up.

Shade Tolerance: Moderate; performs best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.

Heat Tolerance: Adapted to moderate coastal heat but may require careful summer management in inland hot-humid zones.

Planting & Maintenance

Establishment: Best installed via sprigging or sod; can be seeded at 1–2 lb per 1,000 ft² with quality seed under ideal moisture and soil temperatures.

Mowing: 0.1–0.2″ for greens and 0.25–0.5″ for high-end fairway or ornamental use.

Irrigation: Maintain light, frequent irrigation to keep the rootzone moist but not waterlogged; adjust timing to avoid salt concentration at the surface.

Fertilization: Light, regular feeding with balanced N-P-K and micronutrients; avoid heavy applications that can encourage thatch and disease.

Aeration & Topdressing: Regular core aeration and light topdressing maintain root health, reduce compaction, and enhance smoothness.

Ideal For

Coastal and seaside golf course greens and tees

Elite private putting lawns and demonstration greens

Resort landscapes and high-end residential lawns near saltwater

Athletic fields and specialty turf areas requiring a luxury finish

With its unmatched combination of salt-spray resilience, fine texture, and championship-level performance, Seashore Bentgrass delivers a pristine, enduring turf solution for the most demanding coastal applications.