Pure Dynasty Paspalum

Just recently a new variety of paspalum called "Pure Dynasty" was released to the public market. This new variety was developed by Pure Seed, which is based in Oregon, and is being distributed by Atlas Turf International for use primarily on golf courses but includes uses on athletic fields as well.

Pure Dynasty is unique because it is the first seeded paspalum blend and provides many advantages over Platinum TE which is one of its parent plants. It is worth noting here that Platinum TE has an exceptional resume with golf courses around the world using it. The fact that Platinum TE has been on the market since 2007 and is well renowned in the industry should give some credibility to Pure Dynasty as its offspring. Because Pure Dynasty is a seeded variety it can be easily transported worldwide without the import restrictions that are in place for vegetative propagules such as sprigs or sod.

Here are the positive traits of Pure Dynasty that are being marketed:

• Faster establishment
• Tighter density
• Better disease resistance
• Improved spring green-up
• Salt tolerance when mature
• Quick recovery 
• Dark green color 
• Upright growth habit

Pure Dynasty is already making its way around the world with many golf courses seeding it and expressing success and satisfaction. With this being a very new variety I believe that it should be treated with caution in the beginning stages of public use. As with anything new there is potential for unplanned or unexpected issues. There is no doubt that Pure Seed has done extensive experimentation, but it is difficult to mimic all of the potential problems that may be faced in the real world. With that said, lets sit back and watch what happens!

The full article by Atlas Turf International about Pure Dynasty paspalum can be found here