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Friday - October 02, 2015

From: Austin, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Seed and Plant Sources, Turf, Grasses or Grass-like
Title: Source for Habiturf sod in Central Texas
Answered by: Nan Hampton

QUESTION:

Do you know any source for Habiturf sod in Central Texas? I contacted Blade Runner Farms and they replied that their Habiturf project was discontinued.

ANSWER:

Mr. Smarty Plants is sorry to tell you that at this time there is no source for Habiturf sod in Central Texas since Blade Runner Farms discontinued their production.

Seeds are still available from the Wildlfower Center Store and from Douglas King Seeds.

 

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