Supreme Paspalum Certified
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Luxury, Resilience, Sustainability
South Florida Grassing has proudly grown Supreme Paspalum (SeaIsle Supreme™) since its release, making it our top choice for high-end golf tees, fairways, and luxury residential lawns throughout South Florida.
Renowned worldwide, SeaIsle Supreme combines all the classic attributes of seashore paspalum—rich dark green color, fine blade texture, and dense growthwith the added benefits of a semi-dwarf variety that requires less maintenance and irrigation than other commercially grown paspalums.
As the most salt-tolerant paspalum available, Supreme performs beautifully under a wide range of irrigation conditions, from reclaimed or poor-quality water to freshwater/ocean blends, while minimizing fertilizer and pesticide requirements. Its adaptability and low input needs make it one of the most environmentally friendly turfgrasses for modern golf courses, supporting sustainability without sacrificing appearance or playability.
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The Future of Turfgrass
Seashore Paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum) is a warm-season turfgrass uniquely suited for coastal and salt-affected environments. Thriving in sandy or infertile soils, it tolerates high salt levels and can withstand occasional seawater inundation and waterlogged conditions.
Its stolon and rhizome growth promotes dense, uniform coverage, while intermediate to fine leaf blades give it an attractive, refined appearance. This versatile grass maintains vibrant green color and healthy density year-round and performs well under frequent mowing, making it ideal for golf courses, sports fields, and high-end landscapes.
With its combination of resilience, beauty, and adaptability, Seashore Paspalum stands out as one of the most advanced and sustainable turfgrass options for modern landscapes.
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Key Advantages
This top salt-tolerant paspalum is recognized for its exceptional resilience, able to withstand up to 10,000 ppm of dissolved salts for short periods.
It maintains a vibrant green color even during South Florida’s cooler months, offering reliable winter color retention. Highly resilient to lower temperatures, it reduces the need for overseeding. Adaptable to both full sun and moderate shade, this grass also stands out for its water efficiency, requiring less irrigation than many other hybrid varieties.
With a low nitrogen requirement, it supports environmentally sustainable maintenance and performs well when irrigated with reclaimed or low-quality water. Supplied year-round directly from our Hobe Sound farm, it combines convenience, durability, and superior performance for both residential and commercial landscapes.
Supreme vs Platinum The Difference Between Supreme Paspalum and Platinum TE-13
Supreme Paspalum outperforms Platinum TE‑13 in several key areas. It exhibits superior salt tolerance, making it more resilient in high-salinity environments, and establishes and grows more quickly, allowing for faster coverage. Field trials in Mid-Florida show that Supreme consistently receives higher overall turf quality ratings and produces a denser, more uniform turf. Additionally, it generates fewer seed heads, resulting in a smoother, more consistent playing surface. These performance advantages are supported by data from field trials and documented in U.S. Plant Patent No. PP19,224 (Platinum TE‑13, R.R. Duncan, 2008).
History and Variety of Uses
From early beginnings, several varieties of seashore paspalum have been developed by Dr. R.R. Duncan at the University of Georgia's Griffin Experiment Station. SeaIsle1, SeaIsle2000 and Sea Isle Supreme were created, respectively, to take advantage of the unique properties inherent in this tropical and sub-tropical native species. Seashore paspalum is a warm season turf grass that grows naturally in coastal environments, often in brackish marsh water or in close proximity to ocean waters. It also grows in areas that receive extended periods of heavy rains and low light intensity. Its best growth occurs in response to warm temperatures and long day lengths. All of the cultivated species seek to improve upon those natural growing characteristics.
Why Choose Seashore Paspalum?
Striking Appearance: Lush, rich green color with fine blade texture.
High Salt Tolerance: Thrives in coastal and saline environments.
Soil Adaptability: Performs across a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
Water Efficiency: Low water requirements once established.
Low Fertilizer Needs: Minimal nitrogen input supports sustainability.
Water Quality Adaptability: Grows well with both potable and salty or reclaimed water.
Insect Resistance: Naturally resistant to common pests such as chinch bugs.
Durability: High wear tolerance and quick recovery from divots or cleat damage.
Mowing Flexibility: Performs under a wide range of mowing heights.
Shade Tolerance: Maintains quality under low light conditions.
Herbicide Tolerance: Can tolerate the use of salt as an herbicide.
Seashore Paspalum (Supreme Paspalum) combines beauty, resilience, and sustainability, making it the ideal turfgrass for golf courses, fairways, tees, and premium residential landscapes.