Cool Season Grasses
Cool season turf grasses are common in the Intermountain West and Great Basin Province. Cool season grasses are suitable for temperate and colder climates. They grow best in spring and summer and go almost dormant in the winter when temperatures decline. There are many varieties, most of which are bunchgrasses. Many Cool Season grasses are turf grasses. The roots of cool season grasses can grow at 50 degrees Fahrenheit but slows when temperatures exceed 90 or drop to 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Most cool season turf grasses will turn brown in high heat, with the possible exception of tall fescue, which has superior heat tolerance.
Cool season grasses, commonly found in the Intermountain West and Great Basin Province, are suitable for temperate and colder climates. They grow best in spring and summer and become almost dormant in winter. Most of these grasses are bunchgrasses and many are used as turf grasses. The roots of cool season grasses can grow at 50 degrees Fahrenheit but growth slows outside of this range. In high heat, most cool season turf grasses turn brown, except for tall fescue, which has superior heat tolerance.
Custom Seed Mixes:
Don’t hesitate to call if you want a custom mix. We can custom mix any combination of grasses to your liking.
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Great Basin Seed is a seed company that specializes in seed sales and consultation for home, ranch, farm, range and reclamation. We have been a leader in the seed industry since 1974.
Our History
We've been in the seed business since 1974.
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Right: Company founder Lloyd and his wife Paula Stevens in a wildflower seed production field circa 1977