The Brief
- Bayside Sod in Manatee County is growing and harvesting Fusion, a first-of-its-kind St. Augustine grass blend that lowers the risk of pests and disease.
- The new grass combines four different cultivars, offering higher adaptability to shade, sun and Florida’s varying climate.
- Fusion grass will become commercially available starting in November, with plans to expand fields by 50 to 60 acres.
BRADENTON, Fla. – A Manatee County sod farm has developed a new type of St. Augustine grass designed to better withstand Florida’s climate, diseases and even pests.
Bayside Sod introduces Fusion grass
What they’re saying:
Bayside Sod in Manatee County has spent years working on Fusion, a blend made from four different varieties of St. Augustine grass.
Fusion was developed by Nick Greene, a Manatee County native and University of Florida graduate. …