Tifton 85 | Circle X Country Store

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Released in 1992 Tifton 85 is known for its taller stature, larger stems, broader leaves and higher yields than coastal bermuda yet palatability remains as good or better than coastal (TAES).

 

    • Sold loose bulk by the bushel.
    • Book early for spring planting!
    • 85 offers best quality/ volume available
    • Unavailable in 2020

     

     

    Yield As A Percentage of Coastal
    Variety
    Bryan
    Overton
    Jackson
    Coastal
    100
    100
    100
    Tifton 85
    146
    134
    146
    Jiggs
    125
    144
    120
    Tifton 78
    102
    105
    112
    World Fdr
    96
    86
    47
    David Bade, Gerald Evers, S. Simecek, & M. Hussey.