Kentucky
Bluegrass
Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis
L.) forms rhizomes, or underground stems. As rhizomes
develop, the plant gradually spreads and occupies
an increasingly larger area. Eventually, the spreading
rhizomes develop new grass stems and roots. This
spreading growth pattern makes Kentucky bluegrass
a good choice for stabilizing soil on steep slopes.
New rhizomes and leaves develop throughout the
growing season. Shoots and leaves continue to
grow throughout the year, except during cold weather
in winter months. Changes in day length also affect
plant growth and even how the plants look. When
days are long, shoots and leaves stand upright;
when days are short, shoots and leaves lay closer
to the ground. Farmers plant bluegrass in the
spring, and harvest the seed crop a year and a
half later in the following fall.
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of Kentucky Bluegrass
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Postharvest Burning
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vs. Myths About Postharvest Burning
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