Why the roots of great turf always begin with the grower.
In the world of turfgrass, not all seed is created equal. And when it comes to bentgrass—known for its fine texture, vibrant color, and elite performance on golf courses—the difference between average and exceptional often comes down to one key factor: the farmer behind the seed.
At the heart of every high-performance bentgrass variety is a dedicated Tee-2-Green grower—someone who treats every seed as a product of craft, not just agriculture. These elite farmers don’t just grow grass. They grow excellence.
Not Every Grower Can Grow Bentgrass
Bentgrass production isn’t just farming—it’s an art form. Growing world-class bentgrass takes more than good soil and sunshine. It’s a precision science that requires deep knowledge and an unwavering attention to detail.
Tee-2-Green farmers understand every stage of the plant’s development: from soil composition and irrigation timing to regional climate, disease resistance, and the exact moment to harvest. Their commitment ensures that the seed you receive is vigorous, clean, and genetically pure; true bentgrass from the ground up.
These Aren’t Just Farmers. They’re Tee-2-Green Bentgrass Specialists.
Every Tee-2-Green grower plays multiple roles:
- Soil scientists, preparing ideal pH and structure
- Plant pathologists, monitoring for disease or signs of stress
- Stewards of sustainability, using environmentally responsible practices that preserve long-term land health
Quality In = Quality Out
You can’t grow premium bentgrass seed without premium growing practices. That’s why seed companies who partner with top-tier growers produce the most trusted turfgrass varieties for golf course superintendents across the country.
When bentgrass is farmed by growers who understand what turf professionals need —uniformity, playability, drought resistance, and visual appeal — the result is seed that delivers performance from tee to green.
A Legacy Rooted in Excellence
Many Tee-2-Green growers are multigenerational farmers who have spent decades fine-tuning their craft. They’ve passed down not just knowledge, but pride, a deep connection to the seed they produce and the customers they serve.
That legacy means every bucket of Tee-2-Green bentgrass seed isn’t just a product. It’s a promise.
What This Means for You
When you buy Tee-2-Green bentgrass seed from a supplier who works exclusively with elite growers, you’re investing in quality from the ground up.
What you can expect:
- Higher germination rates
- More uniform growth
- Stronger resistance to disease and stress
- Consistent performance across seasons
- Purity at its highest form
You’re not just buying bentgrass seed. You’re buying the Tee-2-Green assurance that it will perform, whether you’re seeding fairways, tees, or greens.
In Turf, Trust Matters
The best bentgrass doesn’t happen by accident. It’s cultivated by the most experienced, most committed farmers in the industry.
If you want the best playing surfaces, start with the best seed, and that means starting with the best growers.
Back in 1973, Tee-2-Green didn’t just follow the standard; we created our own. We introduced the Tee-2-Green Blue Tag Standard, a higher benchmark that goes above and beyond the Oregon Blue Tag. Our Blue Tag represents:
- Zero crop
- Zero weed
- 90% minimum germination
Every Blue Tag lot is backed by random independent inspections, from the day the seed is planted to the day it arrives at your golf course. No other bentgrass company holds itself to this level of quality.
When your seed is grown by someone who takes pride in every blade of bentgrass, you can take pride in your turf, too.
Did You Know?
All of the world’s bentgrass seed is grown right here in Oregon.
Fun Fact: Willamette Valley Grass Seed Production
- Over 390 seed conditioning plants operate in the Willamette Valley, preparing seed for market after harvest.
- Grass seed was introduced as early as the 1920s as an alternative crop in southern Oregon.
- Today, Oregon seed growers produce over 600 million pounds of cool-season grass seed each year.
- More than 950 seed varieties from eight grass species are grown across 400,000+ acres statewide.
From our fields to your fairways, Tee-2-Green is rooted in quality and grown for performance.
Because the best bentgrass starts with the best farmers and ends with the best turf.
