PERENNIAL RYEGRASS

Black Pearl perennial ryegrass has very high turf quality. It is extremely fine bladed and is very dark green in color. Mountain View Seeds

Commander ST perennial ryegrass features genetics from our former LESCO Commander perennial ryegrass cultivar. The genetics have been improved for salt tolerance and increased heat tolerance. Commander ST is a refined, medium dark green color with rapid germination and establishment. SiteOne’s two new turf-type perennial ryegrasses have shown superior qualities for overseeding and permanent turf. Commander ST was entered into the 2016 NTEP Overseeding Trial. SiteOne Landscape Supply

Legato perennial ryegrass has remarkable disease resistance and improved drought and traffic tolerance. It provides a stand of turfgrass that has exceptional year- round color and density! Legato is recommended for home lawns, parks, athletic fields, and landscapes. Pennington Seed, Inc.

Peridot perennial ryegrass is an elite perennial ryegrass with superior vigor and delicate refined leaf structure. Peridot is a vibrant dark green color and has improved gray leaf spot resistance. Peridot has increased spreading capabilities that allow for excellent density and small repairs for damaged turf. SiteOne’s two new turf-type perennial ryegrasses have shown superior qualities for overseeding and permanent turf. Peridot was entered into the 2016 NTEP Permanent Trial. SiteOne Landscape Supply

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Pharaoh perennial ryegrass has excellent heat and drought tolerance, along with rapid recovery from drought. It also has excellent Gray leaf spot resistance. Pharaoh shows good salinity and high pH tolerance. Its quick establishment is an attribute that is sure to be appreciated by turfgrass producers. Pharaoh exhibits a very dark green genetic color. It has a high endophyte level. Pharaoh perennial ryegrass also has both cold and heat tolerance. Lebanon Turf

Tetradark tetraploid turf-type perennial ryegrass combines the benefits of a tetraploid perennial ryegrass, including large seed for rapid germination, the ability to germinate with colder soil temperatures and superior cold and drought tolerance, with a dark green color. It is less dense than current diploid ryegrasses, which makes it the perfect companion to blend with tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass and other turf species. Whether you are repairing a sports field or establishing turf early or late, Tetradark increases your options to obtain a high quality sports field or lawn. Seed Research of Oregon / Pickseed / DLF

Trek tetraploid perennial ryegrass has an incredible dark green color all year long paired with quality performance in high stress environments. This drought and traffic-tolerant variety is perfect for golf courses, parks, athletic fields, and home lawns! It is resistant to disease, including red thread and grey leaf spot. Trek is qualified by the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance (TWCA) as a Water Star qualified grass seed. Pennington Seed, Inc.

Molalla perennial ryegrass - Molalla, Oregon, received its first traffic light in 2005, but unlike the intersections of Oregon Routes 211 and 213, Molalla—the newest perennial ryegrass from Vista Seed Partners— won’t be slowing down any time soon! Molalla (tested as PST-2ETS) is an elite, fast starting new perennial ryegrass. It produces a very stress tolerant perennial turf surface. Developed by the breeders at Pure Seed Testing and licensed to Vista Seed Partners, Molalla is the perfect fit for any seeding application! Vista Seed Partners

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Santiam perennial ryegrass - The Santiam, a tributary of the Willamette River located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, offers fantastic fly fishing, rafting, and other excitement along its banks as it winds through the heart of the ‘Grass Seed Capitol of the World’ in both Linn and Marion Counties. Full of the same vigor the river is known for, Santiam (tested as PR 12) perennial ryegrass is a versatile, fast starting, endophyte enhanced variety that produces an attractive perennial turf surface in the north and an excellent quality overseeded turf surface in the south. Vista Seed Partners

Umpqua (tested as 02BS3) is a Rutgers-developed, elite, versatile, fast starting perennial ryegrass. It is a “State of the Art” new variety and has been entered in the 2016 NTEP trials. It is very resistant to Gray Leaf Spot. When it comes to a choice in perennial ryegrasses, like the Umpqua River, the choice is crystal-clear. Limited amounts of commercial seed will be available from the 2017 crop. Vista Seed Partners

le TPI Turf News July/August 2017