LANDMARK SEED COMPANY Provided by Ben Boehme, Accounts Manager


Retail markets have slowed slightly from their record- breaking consumption that we experienced the previous few years, but we are still seeing steady demand in the commercial and professional markets.


MOUNTAIN VIEW SEEDS Provided by Duane Klundt, Vice President of Turf


As for the 2022 crop and market assessment, the last two years have taught me that nothing is firm until it’s behind you, so take this as you wish. Our weather this year in the Pacific Northwest is a complete opposite of what it was last year at this time. Our rainfall has been great, maybe a little too good in April, but out west we are learning not to complain about rainfall. Our temperatures have been cooler than normal so the crop is lagging a little behind where is should be for the end of May. With all that being said, other than being behind, it looks to be an average crop going into June.


Tis close-up photo shows Landmark Seed Company’s United, an Elite Kentucky Bluegrass, developing well in a production field.


With a complete weather flip-flop from last spring, this year’s cool, wet conditions have the crop yields looking favorable and our production team is expecting average yields. Tat said, excessive moisture has led to increased weed pressure resulting in additional labor and material usage to help mitigate that.


Additionally, the cool spring has caused the crop to mature at a slower pace. We are expecting pollination to be 10 to 14 days later than normal. If the cool trend continues, we could see harvest being delayed five to seven days from what is typical. Fortunately, we work with some incredible producers, which helps to ensure optimum yield and quality of our crop.


With very little crop carry over from the previous season and the poor crop yield from last year, we will still be experiencing some tight inventories. Tis coupled with an increase in the cost of inputs, freight, labor, and other variables will force the price of seed to reflect these conditions.


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Blue sky, white clouds, and deep green turfgrass provide this stunning image of Mountain View Seeds’ Titanium G-LS Tall Fescue in this production field.


TPI Turf News July/August 2022


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