Turf Ryegrass - for winter durability

RELIANT^{® -} CERTIFIED NZ BRED TURF RYE

• Rapid and vigorous establishment even in cold conditions
• Fine leaf mid to dark green colour
• Strong year round performance
• Excellent drought tolerance

RELIANT has excellent germination properties with cold weather germination down to 5°C.  Bred in Christchurch, New Zealand, this premium variety originated from plant collections taken from old sportsfields in Barcelona, Spain.  The germplasm was screened at trial sites throughout NZ and Australia for year round growth, colour, density and disease resistance.

RELIANT offers a balance of winter and summer activity for year round performance.  It has shown exceptionally strong performance in hot, dry conditions, while the level of winter activity provides goodwear tolerance and competition to invasive species such as Poa annua.  With a mid to dark green colour RELIANT also aids in disguising Poa annua infestation and is suitable for a variety of sportsturf.

CARAVELLE^® NZ GROWN TURF RYE

• Unique zero endophyte perennial ryegrass
• Proven performance in warm season overseeding programs
• Deep green turf with excellent mowing characteristics
• A proprietary variety form Scotts turf brreding priogram

CARAVELLE breeding pre-dates the introduction of endophyte to turf ryegrass varieties.  Originating from Scotts breeding program, this tried and trusted variety posesses excellent colour, vigour and forms a dense attractive sward.

In a transitional climate like Sydney, CARAVELLE is an excellent option for winter overseeding and presents less aleliopathy (toxicity to neighbouring grasses) than modern turf ryegrasses. 

AM BLEND - BLEND OF NZ GROWN TURF RYEGRASSES

• Blend of premium turf ryegrasses for ultimate durability
• Deep green turf with excellent mowing characteristics

RELIANT and MAJESTY come together in this versatile bled to present a durable turfgrass for utility turf uses.  AM BLEND posesses a broad genetic make, providing versatility in a wide range of climates and environments.

Sowing rates

• bare ground = 500kg per hectare.
• sportsturf overseeding = 400 - 500kg per hectare
• utility turf overseeding = 300 - 400kg per hectare