Turf Force have introduced the exciting new Jabiru Soft Leaf Buffalo turf variety to the Australian market place. The all-round Buffalo turf variety has been offered to the market with this level of exciting research and trial data.
Testing demonstrates that Jabiru (Stenotaphrum secundatum) is not only capable, but performs with a wide range of environments, making it ideal for all projects from the smallest Aussie backyard to the most prestigious and alluring parks and gardens.
Jabiru was selected by John Powell of J & R Ag in 2003, and after some initial studies, the grass was further trailed by Turf Force at Tamborine in Queensland, before being placed in the Australian Buffalograss Trials. DNA profiling based on ISSR techniques was completed by the QLD DPI in collaboration with the University of Queensland who identified Jabiru as a unique turf grass cultivar, with typical characteristics classifying Jabiru as a member of the Australian Commercial Group.
Turf Force have spent much of the past three years researching and developing new PBR grass varieties available to turf producers, the majority of these products are now ready for the market place. Turf Force are seeking confident, reliable and enthusiastic licensees to help them to introduce this unique buffalo turfgrass into the Australian marketplace, and cement its position as Australia’s most adaptable buffalo turfgrass.
Trial data results summary:
Regrowth (Spaced Plant Experiments): Lateral growth trials have identified Jabiru as one of the fastest varieties to achieve coverage. Despite this, Jabiru was found to have low levels of thatch.
Thatch: Observations have shown that despite its speed of growth, Jabiru has produced low levels of thatch.
Mowing Management Trials (results based on the amount of clipping): Trials conducted by the QLD DPI have shown that Jabiru has less upright growth than other cultivars in the Australian Commercial Group.
Herbicide Tolerance: In initial trials, Jabiru has the highest rating of all Australian cultivars. This will give producers and users of Jabiru a large range of options for weed management.