GCI Turf Blue Heat Kentucky Bluegrass Seed

GCI Turf Blue Heat Kentucky Bluegrass Seed
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[@bobzilla6618]

Hey Pete! The bluegrass is looking great! It's awesome how your family is helping you with ideas for the business. Your children are blessed to have a smart business minded dad! Awesome content! God bless

[@Dstromb232]

I have a neighbor with blue grass here in St Louis and he cuts it with a reel mower and cut it below 1 inch and it get very hot and humid here but his lawn always look great. He works for a golf course and takes care of the greens so he knows how to take care of it.

[@jeffsmith825]

Golf course superintendents are more scientist than anything. I have a putting green in my backyard and without the help of a local superintendent I wouldn't have a single blade of bentgrass. Maintaining grass cut at 1/8th of an inch is seriously difficult. I have 1,000 square feet, the superintendents have acres. It's impressive.

[@MM-rw8jv]

Been waiting and checking on the daily for that cool blue mix to be ready. Got the email today and jumped on a 25lb bag. Thanks Pete, I support you when I can. God bless.

[@103eaglecrest]

Glad to see you back using your rotary on the TTTF, and man that bluegrass in Louisiana is GORGEOUS!

[@sarahmangone7785]

I grew this type grass in Central Texas and it was absolutely beautiful. I planted 2 kind of fescue grasses and my geese loved it.

[@aroundthehousewithpat31]

Great video Pete! I have Kentucky Blue Grass in Philadelphia. It is a beautiful lawn. I water the heck out of it in the summer when temps start to go above 90. Because of the constant watering during that time I also have to battle fungus. It is a lot of work but it’s the best looking lawn on the block.

[@nygrasshole]

For years I targeted using KBG. I love it. BUT once I tuned into Pete a few years back, I tried his TTTF and never saw a grass germinate like this ever before. I love both grass types. I love the super dark KBG and the super thick, more heat resistant TTTF. That’s why Pete’s TTTF/KBG mix was and is perfect for my yard.

[@stowers157]

HEY PETE! I think I finally got my dirt right. I've been watching your videos and I put in some work. I bought some Blue Heat, and man oh, man... my neighbor is MAD at me. I now have the best lawn on the block. The Blue Heat, to use my buddy's words is like a really nice shag carpet. My niece came over and said, "now that's the kind of lawn you just want to take your shoes off, walk around a bit and then lie down and look at the clouds on.". BEAUTIFUL!! I can't say enough about GCI Turf, the products, and the seed.

[@user-Sleepy]

Man, I’m eating your videos up! I’ve done some research on what you’re talking about, but they have no real on-site data like (real life) like you. Thanks for all you’re doing. God bless you and yours!

[@jeffsmith825]

Your KBG Blue Heat is the best KBG I've grown, and I've tried FIVE gosh darn KBG blends and monostands over five years. I struggled to get a thick stand of KBG surrounding my bentgrass putting green. I seeded three weeks ago and I already have coverage. I used a Lesco greens grade starter and it popped quickly. Great, great product.

[@emme8255]

You have a great show. Plus your a great Teacher & a very hard worker.

[@ButterBaby2u]

This was so educational...love the way you explain it all...thank you

[@mburke1211]

Great info Pete! You answered my questions!

[@CRsLouisianaBBQandmore]

I would like to see how the Louisiana yard does over time! I’m wanting to put down the blue heat bluegrass in my yard. Thanks for the info and answering questions.

[@fabiannino4106]

Good stuff. I have tall fescue in my front yard and KBG in my backyard. Cheers from Idaho!

[@amberbrown5956]

Anyone that’s bought it and used it correctly knows Pete’s seeds no joke! Best seed I’ve used. Thanks for the prayers Pete, everything went well today hopefully headed back home tomorrow.

[@GCITurf]

Amber Brown awesome! I’m thankful Raleigh treated you well!

[@eddylee587]

Thank you Pete! Looking good there. 👍💪

[@dylan8285]

Pete the way your feeding it this year I hope your prepared to mow every or every other day. Also I've found that new bluegrass looks best at 2in or less and it less has problems like fungus, laying over problems etc. If you have really old bluegrass lawn it wants to be mowed at 3in cause it grows up fast and has less lateral growth and more vertical. Tip: if you want to make bluegrass pop give it heavy app of iron.

[@brookservin4214]

I'll be sewing bluegrass into my fescue lawn late this summer here in Louisville after seeing this. Great video! Keep the good content coming and thank you Brother!

[@norseguy89]

I plan to buy gci blue heat bluegrass and tall fescue mix to try myself over here in Frankfort!

[@DividenDoc]

How did these turn out for you two? I am in Louisville and currently have KBG which was here when I moved in. Love the color but it struggles in the peak of summer. Thinking of over seeding with GCI Turf Blue Heat.

[@GentlyRains]

You’re getting me pumped to go work on the lawn😄

[@shadowsofthenight6598]

Been watching your videos all evening and just subscribed and ordered the GCI Turf Cool Blue Turf Type Tall Fescue/Kentucky Bluegrass Grass for Fall. I am having no luck with the big box store grasses (Transition Zone) keeping my fingers crossed lol

[@larryg.9613]

I live in Colorado and bluegrass is the primary turf here. Definitely needs a lot of water in the dog days of summer. I keep it short in spring and fall, middle of summer 3”.

[@tdotbones]

Hey Pete! Hope y'all are safe down there. Would be interesting to see how Hydretain sprayed on your KBG would help with drought tolerance! Blessings as always!

[@Terry11111]

God Bless Pete ...I appreciate ya ...I subscribed brother

[@tonybowman32]

For sure gonna get some Blue Heat to overseed this fall!

[@ArtbyMagic]

Oooo that looks so good!

[@zacharyakasyres9461]

That blue grass makes me really want to see him do a putting green with bent grass. I bet it be the greatest looking green ever lol

[@jeffsmith825]

I have a bentgrass putting green in my backyard in Maryland, similar climate to NC. 1,000 square feet. It's a 007/777 blend if Pete sees this. I'd love to see it too. The maintenance on a bentgrass green mowed at .145" like mine is massive. .1lbs of liquid N and K every week plus monthly granular nutrition, daily mowing, rolling, a specific fungicide program, pest control like mad, topdressing every two weeks, and basic cultural practices. The area must be perfectly smooth also, or it will not work. I would love to see him give it a try, it would be a great series. It took me two years to actually putt on my putting green but it's amazing to have now. I actually got in touch with a local golf course superintendent near me who has been a huge benefit. It's tough.

[@dollar7816]

Great looking Bluegrass 😎

[@golfinathome8044]

Fear not; for God is with you always. Good video brother!

[@mattlane7888]

That’s going to be an amazing American flag... for the fourth!!!

[@jasonhill6733]

We grow a lot of Kentucky bluegrass here in Reno Nevada. Too cold to grow warm season grass but the Summers can get over 100. Like you mentioned though Nevada is not humid and most people run irrigation here.

[@grass-patch]

Your friend is right in that by year two, KBG makes its mark and in full swing. But like you said, you need to water and keep a watchful eye on it especially in warmer climates. Look forward watching the test plot renovation down the road. ~ mike in VA

[@GCITurf]

You have one of the coolest handles...Grass-Patch...I love that!

[@juldavis1]

Pete .. I'd love to see a video on how you overseed & maintain your own TTTF & KBG mix yard

[@DRK_BBQ]

Heck yeah buddy. I'll take some!

[@jbright97]

tall fescue has a longer leaf 4 1/2", causing the water to set on leaves longer causing fungus and disease.

[@alan30189]

Bluegrass is the best! If this Blue Heat holds up to the heat, it can be a game changer. No more six months of Bermuda looking like crap, in Georgia, and you don't have to overseed Bluegrass, like you do Fescue. It's great to walk on and play on. It's best to cut it longer though. 1" is far too short. 3" to 3-1/2" is probably much better.

[@josecito976]

I can get away with 1.5 in cooler weather, nothing less than 2 in when things heat up here in central Mass. That and I find from my experience the shorter the cut the more water it needs to stave off needling/heat stress. Maybe a shorter cut provides less shade to prevent water evaporation from soil?? Pete’s 100% right, KBG is a water hog (even in cooler climates) and I think your rate limiting step to grow a thick KBG is going to be access to sufficient irrigation

[@outerspaceslandscapellc]

looking forward to the fall renovation brother.

[@matthewimi]

"and throw the hammer dayown!" 😄

[@oliviajaworek7122]

This dure is very smart. Reminds me of my uncle

[@jaroslawtheoneandonly.1803]

Looks great!!

[@GCITurf]

Amazing...I filmed this 4-5 days ago and the Hyr Brix app has made the Blue Heat 2 shades darker already...LOL

[@bruck3697]

In PA I seeded with GCI TTTF and it looks great now. Was thinking of overseeding in the fall with blue heat just to add some variety. But i don't want to keep up with the watering so I think Ill stick to TTTF. I don't think the variety benefit outweighs dormant kbg that might make the whole lawn look sickly.

[@fb1781]

I have sandy soil so I apply fert at 1/2 pound every 2.5 weeks. I tried applying 3/4 pounds every 5 but soil testing revealed it was washing through before the grass could absorb it.

[@crossconnection8940]

I have a crappy, “new construction”, Bermuda sod yard and I am looking forward to seeing the shop renovation! I am also near Mooresville NC and I want to stop by and get some seed to over seed soon! Thanks for the videos!

[@GCITurf]

shoot me an email and come on by [e-mail]

[@crossconnection8940]

Will do! Thanks!

[@GoFastGator]

My neighbors want to know what kind of grass I have. They’re floored to find out it’s the same “crappy” Bermuda they have. Just reel mowed at .500” and well taken care of!

[@littlefinkle7757]

Awesome Pete! In response to your shirt: Only 1 fear - fear the Lord thy God. Fear not the world for He has already conquered the world! 💪🇺🇸👊

[@GCITurf]

little Finkle Amen bro!

[@travgramm]

I love your videos brother. I’m from the north. I really enjoyed this video. Hope all is well for ya.

[@GCITurf]

yes friend...all good today!

[@MagnumVideos]

Hey Pete. Great video. I'm on the horns of a dilemma trying to decide whether to overseed my KBG lawn (new home, one year old sod) with more KBG or overseed with a blend of KBG and TTTF. I need to soften the compact clay first, but I would respect your opinion on which option would be best in the KC area. I like the spreading of the KBG and I'm not crazy about the clumping aspect of the TTTF. Any info would be helpful but I need to do something pretty soon. Thank you sir.

[@fayedyousef]

I love your vids

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Ohhhhh I like it!

[@GCITurf]

You DA man

[@drycoconut5898]

Pete ,Great Vid! Do you advise mixing any other type of grass seed with the CGI tall fescue? Currently in a transition zone.

[@chuckkecskes9574]

Another great video Sir. I am over here in Southern California with an established tall fescue lawn but I would like to mix in some Bluegrass for some more color and thickness throughout the year. I understand that you are on the other side of the world but will your seed work over here ... and which one would you recommend?

[@tuffnugly454]

That engine screams on the spreader, that setup from the factory like that? Waiting on my Hyrbrix spring fert. to come in. Yard looks amazing as always Pete

[@joshspackey4730]

Yea I am curious about that setup on the spreader as well. Would love to know where to find it for my lesco spreader. Awesome video Pete!

[@TeamDiamond7]

Number 6💪🏾😂 NC holding it down

[@mkzenthusiasts]

This year im mowing my Midnight, Blue Note & Bewitched combination i grew last year at 2.25" my blend grows well in shade and sun. It cost me 250 for grass seed but it will be worth it this year. I apply 1 pound per 1000 and only use Milorganite and I only hafta spot treat broadleaf weeds. 4 years ago it was a crappy weedy lawn with dandelions galore. Last year I tried Ironite granular for the first time I will be applying more this season along with that black liquid seaweed or whatever LCN and Ryan Knorr sells

[@smokestack9795]

Sachi WI ...Sounds like you purchased it at the Seed Superstore, I did the same, the transformation of my lawn has been amazing! KBG loves nitrogen though, it needs it like it’s hooked on Meth. Don’t forget the Potassium, it helps a lot, especially a needy grass like KBG.

[@josecito976]

Milorganite serves its purpose but you’ll find over time you’re going to have to supplement with a more balanced fertilizer A KBG lawn is as nice a lawn as they come when healthy and established but from my experience it needs three things to really thrive: water, water and water Also, spoon feed throughout the season with a balanced fert, keep weeds down, mow regularly, always use a sharp blade, mulch clippings and treat pests (grubs). You can’t go wrong with soil amendments, I guess

[@TheLawnStripes]

Think I'm going to pull the trigger and mix this into my tttf only backyard. Need some self repairing due to kids.

[@davidflippin7173]

Love that shirt Pete

[@davidflippin7173]

Wanted to add that If God be for us who can be against us.

[@Alex-us2vw]

That tall fescue is looking really nice. Makes me want to kill off my bluegrass. Even up north in Canada we have a hard time with bluegrass in the summer if not watering June-September. Think the a rhizomatous tall fescue might be the sweet spot between KBG/TTTF if cutting around 3”

[@MagnumVideos]

Here in the KC area (hot summers) I've been mowing my KBG sod at 3.5" and it's been laying down on the job. I have to rake it up to cut it in the shady areas and even in some of the areas where it gets more sun. Should I be cutting it shorter? I thought the taller the better with the summer sun shining on it.

[@thecappy]

Now find a plot for perennial ryegrass.

[@hongsitu3429]

Been waiting on the blueheat. Im surprised the coolblue no longer contains midnight.

[@saisamongarner2758]

HI PETE, GREAT VIDEO, I MIXED PERENIAL RYEGRASS, WITH HEAT TOLERANT KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS , AT 50/50 RATE, 3LBS OF EACH FOR MY 1300 SQ FT OF GARDEN, AFTER 6 DAYS RYEGRASS IS UP BUT NO SIGN OF BLUE GRASS YET MY FRIEND, I WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED, FROM PAUL IN THAILAND.

[@PNWlawnguy1973]

I live in Washington state. Looking to overseed next month with your Blue Heat. I have a couple areas (approx. 2' x 7' patches) where I have compact soil that browns some when the temps get in the 90's. I think I need to kill off those areas, put new topsoil in, then reseed. When should I do the renovation part? Let the new seeded areas sit over the winter keeping in mind I do put down pre-emergent in the spring or reseed in August with my overseeding?

[@alcredeur]

Man I wish we had a warm season turf that could stripe like those cool season grasses. I know Bermuda can be striped, but it doesn’t stripe like bluegrass.

[@stevewilley5185]

Al Credeur what is the purpose of your striping?

[@Luckingsworth]

@@stevewilley5185 to look pretty

[@joeking6309]

Pete, since you have put out these videos do you get requests from your customers to have a lawn as you have?

[@lewistelle]

I follow your channel now and going out about y’all through Cole the Cornstar. I need to order some of this amazing seed! I live in N.C. How can I get in touch to order some seed??

[@rustysecrist2513]

Trying Blue heat in Louisiana this fall.

[@MrBigal123123]

hey pete long time fan, love the vids. id say the sweet spot for kbg is 5/8"-.75" nice comparison if you were to divide the kbg lot for two heights or even three

[@GCITurf]

Now this is a good idea! I might just do this! .25, .5, 1, and 1.5" ....what you think?

[@MrBigal123123]

@@GCITurf .25 i think is just way too short and too close to the crown, but that would be something to talk about though lol. How about 0.25", 0.5, 0.75, 1". I also notice when i cut and maintain at 0.5 for a few weeks and then let it grow to 0.75 or even 1" and maintain it there that i end up with what seems to be an even greener thicker lawn.

[@ColeSpolaric]

@@GCITurf Connor mowed at 3/8 on a dare, didn't go terrible, but didn't go well either lol

[@williamkostka3244]

Hey brudda....ya know its only a matter of time before you experiment with a bluemuda trial plot. The best of both seasons 👍 the latest n greatest with natural grass sports fields in the transition zone👍#bluemuda

[@arturojimenez4382]

Its spring right now, do you recommend only planting Tall fescue right now and bluegrass in the fall? I wanted to do a 95% 5% mix. I live in Maryland. summer weather is around 80-98 and will have an irrigation system running at least twice a day, I live in transition zone as well. thank you in advance

[@milanjurich1526]

Cut it at 3” and it will rock!

[@myriadcorp]

I want a house with a lot like yours.

[@barrycavanaugh2937]

When you mix the blue grass with fescue, will the bluegrass eventually become the dominant plant if watered and fed properly? In other words, will it take over?

[@chrishall6224]

Hey GCI - I don't know what species of grass I have in my current lawn. Do you recommend tearing everything up before over seeding with Fescue?

[@Jgturn11]

@Pete....whats your opinion on overseeding a KBG yard with fescue? Or is it better to kill and just go with fescue....I live in upper transition zone and can't handle 100% KBG anymore

[@r1ashad]

I did my fall renovation with 100% Blue Heat....im not yet satisfied with my germination rate and fullness at no fault to the seed. As of late Sept. 22', this seed os sold out everywhere. When will GCI Turf Blue Heat be available and back in stock again, so I can either dormant or overseed in the spring?

[@c.m.7886]

Hey Pete I'm in zone 4a and looking to overseed this fall. I mainly have bluegrass I'm assuming with fescue. Front yard in sun all day and back mainly in sun with some shaded spots from trees. Any seed recommendations ? I'm new to this. I was told perennial rye in front, and a rye/fescue blend in back, but I have no idea! Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[@350speedfreak]

For your next renovation just use a sod cutter and sell it. Lol. GCI turf sod! Limited addition.

[@Matt_Funk]

Hey Pete how’s the Louisiana kgb looking? Did it make it through that summer?

[@matthewschneider4758]

Pete, Had a question. Do you have any thoughts or knowledge on Titan RX/Titan Ultra/Titan Ltd turf type tall fescue? Seems like it produces rhizomes (self repairing like Kentucky Blue grass), but has a darker green color and a MUCH deeper root system. From the 2012-2016 NTEP results I reviewed, it seems to have good Sun and Shade tolerance, and excellent heat/drought/cold tolerance. Since I know you have your own GCI TTTF seed mainly with Falcon IV cultivars, I wanted to know why you dont also use Titan RX/Ultra/Ltd in your blend? Lastly, it seems there is also a grass seed blend called TLC Blend turf type tall fescue, with some big name Cultivars in it, such as Titan Rx, Titan Ultra, Titan Ltd, Hudson, Rendition Rx, Rendition, and Covenant II. I would be VERY interested if you could to a "Test Plot: of either the Titan RX/Ultra or of the T.L.C. Blend? Your Kentucky Blue Grass looks amazing, but man is it needy (with watering, fertilizer, Ph, brown patch, and bi-annual de-thatching). Just seems like a heat-tolerance TTTF would do better! Let me know your thoughts! (Also, I plan to plant Titan Rx and T.L.C. Blend grass seed in my backyard this year). I would love to do a collab with you and share the results for the benefit of everyone interested in TTTF grasses. (FYI I live in SW Ohio - Transition Zone. Most lawns are Kentucky Blue Grass but I'm thinking TTTF might be the winner here!)

[@robvolpi3247]

Last year, I mentioned about blue grass and questioning if you’re going to have it watered?? Your response was ‘hey buddy, of course’. I live in SE Michigan and my water bill is outrageous during the summertime. But I do have a beautiful yard! Kentucky Blue Grass needs a lot of water

[@acscustoms1]

Rob Volpi , I am in SE MI as well with 100% KBG also. Ok soil over sand. Sprinklers run everyday almost since the ground doesn’t hold moisture. By my estimates I am using 11,000 gallons per day. The water bill sucks. Days over 80-85 it also gets a short cool down water in the afternoon. KBG is a water hog, if I do it again I am going to try TTTF after watching Pete for some time now.

[@GCITurf]

Yes sir...you are correct...I am VERY fortunate to have a very strong well so the water bill does not affect me...again...very blessed to have this well

[@porfirioguzman8956]

Hey. So i have to seed in the spring beacuase lawn is thin in back yard and clovers took hold. I just bought a 45lbs bag of cgi blue heat i know fall is optimal time to over seed but i have to do it now. What can i do to maje sure it all goes good?

[@PatrickHarris22]

I’m in south Louisiana and I’m dying to try this

[@jerryday2851]

Will KBG make it in Hot florida sun with out irrigation?

[@ac7384]

What bluegrass do you reccomend to overseed with a lawn tbat is Scott’s bag kbg mix and per Rey ?

[@MrJoshlibby]

Good to use for over seeding in the fall?

[@wilsonline90]

I thinking about this, but I'm in South Florida lol. I seeded a lawn that was bare dirt with rye. It looks great, but rye will die. I wonder if this would have a chance here. July till August it will be 80 min and 90 max. I have some shade, lot's of rain, and irrigation. I don't think this will work, especially bc I would have to seed it now. But I was checking seeded zoysias and they all have a medium green, nothing came even close to the dark green of the rye. Any suggestions?

[@BooYahPower]

Any update on the guy in Louisiana growing blue heat? I want to over-seed a small area of Bermuda and want to see how this will work

[@Jjredred]

Pete , you should mess with some bentgrass someday

[@jlbf0786]

Lordy mercy that .5" KBG looks amazing! Can I incorporate it into my TTTF lawns? No in ground irrigation is my only concern. 🤔

[@cedricthompson9095]

I wonder how this will do in Greenville Sc? 💁🏿‍♂️ just wondering

[@texasgunnerfree4127]

What type of bluegrass would work well in conjunction to bermuda, in a shaded area that only gets about 3 hours of sun?

[@BB-le7yu]

Might be a dumb question: Are Blue Heat and Cool Blue 2 different seed varieties?

[@bradleydavidsankey]

What grass type would you recommend in Wisconsin?

[@Adam47150]

If my house was on a better plot of land, I would seed a part of the yard like your plot so my son could have a nice soccer practice spot!

[@josecito976]

It’s doable, it takes will and want. I had nothing but sand (well, a little bit of soil) and worked the sand little by little and now I have a great looking patch of green. You don’t have to go big, your main limiting factor will be irrigation and species of grass recommended for your area

[@JustinL777]

Can I plant new different grass seed over my current grass

[@craigschray4486]

I live in Michigan. It does get pretty darned hot in July/August. Could I get the Blue Heat?

[@Buck_Buchanan]

I live right on the line of zone 7a and 7b in east Alabama. Is this a good grass option? Don't see anything online about preferable zones

[@gmog7857]

What is the best HEAT TOLERANT SEED for VIRGINIA, I bought the GCi SEED LAST YEAR to reseed my lawn and now the whole lawn is brown even after heavy watering for this JULY

[@greenpea9412]

Buddy that fescue is unreal. It looks good at that height. If you cut that down some would it still hold that dark green?

[@GCITurf]

I don’t see any reason it wouldn’t 😎

[@TriniDB]

when will 50lb bag of cool blue mix be available?

[@edcruz1072]

Will the blue heat handle Chicago and NW Indian weather ?