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Top Rated Varieties for Superior Performance

PERENNIAL RYEGRASS
Lolium perenne
Approx 750,000 seeds/kg

Fast establishment
Very High Wear Tolerance
Fast re-growth of tillers and leaves

Perennial ryegrass is the fastest establishing specie of all the turf grasses. It prefers milder climates but tolerates low temperatures. In temperate climates perennial ryegrass is a true perennial with a high persistence. It can be utilised on most soil types, with the exception of very wet land. Late heading varieties tend to be better under low input utilisation due to less stem formation in mid summer. Some of our new varieties like Sirtaky and Cassiopeia have exceptional density and very fine leaves

BIZET A Top rated variety for sports pitches with very high winter wear resistance. Rapid recovery from wear with good mid to dark green colour	DENSITY **	WEAR *****	CLOSE MOW	FINE LEAF **	COLOUR **
STRAVINSKY Rapid establishment, slow regrowth (less mowing) and the deepest, darkest green colour make this an exceptional lawn grass.	DENSITY ***	WEAR ***	CLOSE MOW *******	FINE LEAF **	COLOUR *****
PLATINUM Excellent sports use specie with very similar attributes as Ponderosa with good winter colour disease resistance	DENSITY ***	WEAR ****	CLOSE MOW **	FINE LEAF **	COLOUR ********
PONDEROSA A dense, hard wearing perennial ryegrass with good recovery ideal for sport pitches	DENSITY ****	WEAR ****	CLOSE MOW **	FINE LEAF ***	COLOUR **
CASSIOPEIA The ideal companion grass to Sirtaky with exceptional density and finness of leaf are the main attributes that make IMAGINE an excellent choice.	DENSITY ****	WEAR ****	CLOSE MOW **	FINE LEAF ****	COLOUR *****
SIRTAKY Has outstanding shoot density, the finest leaves recently seen in a perennial ryegrass variety and fantastic tolerance of close mowing	DENSITY ****	WEAR **	CLOSE MOW ********	FINE LEAF ****	COLOUR **

SMOOTH STALKED MEADOW GRASS
Poa pratensis
Approx. 3,500,000 seeds/kg

Persistent High Wear tolerance
Good recovery

Found in nature on both mineral and humus-rich soils in both northern and southern hemispheres. Fine-leaved varieties with excellent turf qualities have been selected. Poa pratensis isa persistent specie with strong rhizomes and erect leafy shoots. Growth starts early in the spring and re-growth consists mainly of leafy material that is mown very easily and gives a clean cut. Poa pratensis tolerates hard wear and because of it's rhizomes, can regenerate itself even if the sward is very badly damaged. The heat tolerance of Poa pratensis is good.

MIRACLE
Low growing, dense and wear resistant with dark green leaves. It is very disease resistant and has proved to be extremely adaptable to various climates. Persistence is second to none. Blends very well with other grass species.

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ROUGH STALKED MEADOW GRASS Poa trivialis SOLO Very suitable for wet and shady conditions

RED FESCUES
Approx. 980,000 seeds/kg

STRONG CREEPING RED FESCUES
Festuca rubra ssp.rubra

The most robust and adaptable of the three red fescues. By forming strong rhizomes, it is able to close holes in the grass sward very quickly. It tolerates extreme summer temperatures better than other fescues. Rubra rubra is faster to establish than either slender or chewings fescue and can be used individually or in conjunction with perennial ryegrass to secure a good recuperation of the grass sward.

HERALD Stands out for its exceptional short growth, reduced maintenance costs good colour and appearance throughout the summer	DENSITY ***	CLOSE MOW ****	COLOUR *******
MAXIMA Short growing variety that is extremely well adapted to low input areas where rubra rubra is preferred. Maxima has good disease resistance	DENSITY **	CLOSE MOW **	COLOUR **

SLENDER CREEPING RED FESCUE
Festuca rubra ssp. Litoralis

Litoralis has short rhizomes that facilitates the repair of holes in the sward but at a slower pace than rubra rubra. Shoot density is very high enhancing the species ability to withstand close mowing. High salt tolerance makes litoralis a good partner in mixtures for roadsides and parks where salt is used during the winter on roads and paths. The drought and shade tolerance of litoralis is higher than for the other red fescue types and this sub-species thrives especially in a mild coastal climate.

TWYSPORT Good performance with excellent density and disease resistance Good for golf greens and lawns	DENSITY ****	CLOSE MOW ********	COLOUR *******
SAMANTA A well tried and tested variety with fine leaves and high shoot density. Samanta is the logical choice for quality with economy.	DENSITY ***	CLOSE MOW *******	COLOUR *****
CINDERELLA High persistence and very good density. The winter colour is dark green	DENSITY **	CLOSE MOW **	COLOUR **

CHEWINGS FESCUE
Festuca rubra ssp. Commutata

Commutata has no rhizomes (bunch grass) but the highest density of shoots of the three types. When using commutata in mixtures it is often necessary to add one of the other fescue types with rhizomes (or Poa pratensis) in order to facilitate the infill and repair of gaps in the sward. In cold areas, commutata is an important component as it has higher winter hardiness than the other fescues. As shoot density is very high, commutata is also an integral component of mixtures that are required to tolerate close mowing. This would especially be so for golf and bowling greens.

MUSICA The top variety for intensive fine turf. Very high shoot density, especially under close mowing and excellent colour.	DENSITY *****	CLOSE MOW *****	COLOUR ********
DARWIN A dense, fine and persistent variety, ideal for top quality lawns	DENSITY ***	CLOSE MOW ********	COLOUR **
LEGENDE Another top rated cultivar with high shoot density, fine leaves. Excellent lawn and sport variety	DENSITY ****	CLOSE MOW ********	COLOUR *******
CENTER A quality variety with very fine leaves and superb all-year colour. Adapted to bo both greens and lawns	DENSITY ***	CLOSE MOW ********	COLOUR ********

BROWNTOP BENTGRASS
Agrostis tenuis
Approx.13,000,000 seeds/kg

Browntop bent is used extensively on golf greens in mixtures with red fescue for low input purposes. It tolerates close mowing very well. The shoot density is high and it is very adaptable to changeable growing conditions.

MANOR Highly rated for shoot density abd fineness of leaf Ideal for close mown turf, golf and bowling greens	DENSITY ****	CLOSE MOW ********	FINE LEAF ****	COLOUR *******
DENSO High disease resistance, density, fineness of leaf and it's wear resistance makes Denso an excellent choice for greens	DENSITY ****	CLOSE MOW ********	FINE LEAF ****	COLOUR *******
DENSO High shoot density and very fine leaves gives Denso the edge, coupled with excellent all year colour	DENSITY ****	CLOSE MOW ********	FINE LEAF ****	COLOUR *******

SHEEP'S FESCUE
Festuca ovina

Exceptionally dense and deeply dark green colour with exceptional disease resistance. 1.1 million seeds per kilogram

HARD FESCUE
Festuca longifolia

Hard fescue is one of the grasses with the lowest need of input, thriving on light dry soils with very high adaptation to drought, heat and winter cold. The shade tolerance of hard fescue is good, achieving the same levels as red fescue.

Triana - a low input drought resistant, shade tolerant variety.

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