Title: (Optional) Select turf seed or sod based on site characteristics.
Course: Agricultural Education - Preparation (18003-II) > Section: Investigating the Landscaping Industry

Selection should be based on

- the planting site (e.g., soil quality, drainage, climate)
- the site's stress factors (e.g., presence of trees, level of traffic, use of turf)
- resistance to location-specific diseases
- desired level of maintenance
- aesthetic considerations (e.g., density, texture, color)
- budget.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the different applications of turf?
- What are economical and durable turf options?
- What are the more expensive turf options?
- What is a cultivar?
- When would sod be more beneficial than seeding?
- What turfgrass zone is Virginia in, and why is it important in determining which type of turfgrass to grow?

Teacher Resource: Grass Seed Heads activity, Department of Environmental Horticulture, University of Florida