Get ready for more spring droughts
Spring drought is a relatively new phenomenon caused by climate change. It’s one of the great challenges of keeping a lawn green and lush. Luckily, our stress-tolerant Quick Action® tetraploid perennial ryegrass varieties are ideal turfgrasses for coping with lower rainfall during spring.
Choose turfgrass that can withstand a dry spring
Lack of water during the vital spring growing season reduces tillering and grass growth. In the worst case, the grass plants die and seeding a new turf will be needed.
The best way to reduce the risk of a low-density, drought-damaged lawn is to choose turf that can withstand spring droughts. And that’s exactly what our Quick Action® tetraploid perennial ryegrass varieties can do.
Faster establishment is key to surviving spring drought
Turfgrass needs well-established roots to cope with spring drought. During a spring drought, soil still retains water in the deeper layers, where only well-established grass with a high root-mass density can benefit from this available resource.
Quick Action® varieties establish fast. They grow a high root-mass density quicker. With their fast establishment and improved root structure these grasses develop a better tolerance to spring droughts. Choosing varieties that combine these features with a higher growth rate means that turf can also recover faster once the drought is over.
Quick Action® provides better turf all year round
Click here to find out more about DLF´s Quick Action® tetraploid perennial ryegrass varieties or speak to your local area manager.