SS5000 Sunny Mixture

Built from Proven Genetics, Not Marketing.

The quality of a lawn begins with the genetics of the seed.

SS5000 Sunny Mixture is a carefully selected blend of elite Kentucky bluegrasses, premium fine fescue, and top-performing perennial ryegrass chosen for one reason: exceptional performance in independent university turfgrass trials.

Rather than relying on a single variety, SS5000 combines complementary cultivars that excel in color, density, disease resistance, and seasonal performance. The result is a lawn with outstanding visual appeal, excellent durability, and long-term genetic diversity.

Designed for lawns receiving at least four hours of direct sunlight daily, SS5000 produces a dense, dark green turf throughout the regions where Kentucky bluegrass is well adapted.

Why These Varieties Were Selected

Mazama Kentucky Bluegrass

Mazama is one of the most widely respected Kentucky bluegrass cultivars available. Known for its rich dark green color, fine texture, and excellent turf quality, it performs exceptionally well in both full sun and moderate shade while maintaining outstanding density.

Lunar Kentucky Bluegrass

Lunar consistently earns excellent ratings for turf quality, density, color, and durability in the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP). Its broad adaptation allows it to perform exceptionally well across both traditional cool-season regions and the transition zone.

Bluebank Kentucky Bluegrass

Bluebank is one of the newer elite Kentucky bluegrass cultivars to emerge from the NTEP testing program. It has earned outstanding ratings for overall turf quality, density, and visual appearance, making it an excellent addition to premium lawn mixtures.

Radar Chewings Fescue

Radar adds improved spring green-up, excellent turf quality, and increased adaptability in partially shaded portions of the lawn. Its fine texture blends seamlessly with the Kentucky bluegrasses while improving overall seasonal performance.

Grand Slam GLD Perennial Ryegrass

Grand Slam GLD is one of the highest-rated perennial ryegrass cultivars for the Northeastern United States. It establishes rapidly, provides early color during lawn establishment, and contributes exceptional turf quality while the Kentucky bluegrass matures.

Selected Using Independent Research

The cultivars in SS5000 are selected using results from the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) together with recommendations from leading university turfgrass programs, including the Virginia Cooperative Extension, which regularly publishes recommended turfgrass cultivar lists based on years of independent field testing.

We continually update our blends as new trial data become available, ensuring that SS5000 contains genetics that represent the highest-performing cultivars available rather than simply the most widely marketed varieties.

The result is a lawn mixture designed for homeowners who understand that the best lawns begin with the best genetics.