Blue Heat Bluegrass management

Managing Blue Heat requires a slightly different approach than managing tall fescue

	Mow Blue Heat at 1.5 to 2.0 inches, mowing helps to thicken up the lawn.
	Fertilize Blue Heat with Nitrogen 4 - 6 times per year
	Blue Heat likes Nitrogen
	Febuary 1.5 pounds N per 1000 square feet
	March 1.0 pound N per 1000 square feet
	April 0.5 pound N per 1000 square feet
	September 1.5 pounds N per 1000 square feet
	October 1.0 pound N per 1000 square feet
	November 0.5 pound N per 1000 square feet
	Add lime to the soil to raise the pH to a target of 6.5. Maintain a high to very high level of soil phosphorous.
	Aerate in September and in Febuary and apply needed lime and phosphorous when aerateing.
	Water as needed through dry periods.

Blue Heat takes more nitrogen and lower mowing heights than tall fescue. The nitrogen schedule listed above will apply a total of 6 pounds of nitrogen per year. It is reasonable to reduce the total amount to a 4 pound total by cutting back on the application schedule listed here. Keep you mower blades sharp and mow twice a week or more to maintain a beautiful looking lawn.

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