PERENNIAL RYEGRASS (CONT.)

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Evolve Perennial Ryegrass (PST2- NKM) has shown excellent turf performance in the transition and north central areas of the U.S. Evolve has a very fine, dense leaf texture with a medium green color. Evolve is resistant to gray leaf spot, and will suppress Poa annua with its dense growth habit. Evolve also has shown salt and traffic tolerance in multiple trials. Evolve will be available in the fall of 2016. SiteOne Landscape Supply

Nomad 4 Perennial Ryegrass represents the re-birth of germplasm preserved from the 1990s that exhibited pseudo-stolons. This perennial seed produces very durable turfgrass which has improved wear tolerance due to its decumbent growth habit and increased density. Nomad 4 is a fine-leaf but medium dark green turf that is also excellent for overseeding dormant Bermuda in high traffic areas. Turf Merchants, Inc.

Man O' War Perennial Ryegrass is a next generation ryegrass that was developed for drought tolerance, gray leaf spot resistance, and overall turf quality. Man O'War was selected under an arid environment, and will perform well under low inputs for water and nutrients. It was the top rated commercial variety for turf quality in both the 2012 and 2013 Rutgers trials. For the best performance available today, choose Man O'War. It was the top ranked for overall turf quality and gray leaf spot resistance in the 2013 Rutgers University trial at the Adelphia, NJ, site. Man O'War has dark green genetic color and excellent drought and heat tolerance, along with very good mowing qualities. It is a great performer under lower inputs, with excellent wear and traffic tolerance. Man O'War exhibits excellent seedling vigor and establishment and very good spring green up. It will be available in limited quantities in the fall of 2016. Lebanon Turf Products

Outlaw Intermediate Ryegrass has the growth habit of an annual ryegrass, but has a more attractive turf, like a perennial ryegrass. Outlaw intermediate ryegrass has quick establishment, enhanced genetic color, improved mowing quality, superior disease resistance to leaf spot and stem rust, and excellent southern transition. Columbia Seeds

Gladiator Gladiator Hard Fescue has semi-dwarf characteristics with an aggressive crown. It has quick establishment and great upright growth. Gladiator has fine leaf texture and dark green color. NTEP data will be coming soon. Columbia Seeds

RuddyRuddy strong creeping red fescue (PSG 5RM) demonstrates high turf quality with high levels of endophyte. Ruddy has shown excellent wear tolerance at all mowing heights which makes it suitable for home lawns, fairways, roughs and parks. With excellent shade tolerance, Ruddy can be used from full sun to shade. It has superior winter hardiness. Ruddy demonstrates high dollar spot, red thread and leaf spot resistance.Seed Research of Oregon

Seabiscuit Perennial Ryegrass is a next generation ryegrass that was developed for drought tolerance, gray leaf spot resistance, and overall turf quality. Seabiscuit was selected under an arid environment, and has met the stringent metrics of A-LIST trials under low inputs for water and nutrients, and no fungicides. Seabiscuit was top ranked for overall turf quality and gray leaf spot resistance in the 2013 trial at Rutgers University at the Adelphia, NJ, site. It has medium dark green genetic color. It exhibits excellent drought tolerance and is a top performer under lower inputs. A-LIST approved! Seabiscuit— the sustainable choice—will be available in limited quantities in the fall of 2016. Lebanon Turf Products

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A buffalograss male inflorescence at anther exertion. Photo by Dr. Keenan Amundsen

TPI Turf News July/August 2016