Roots
With changing environmental and climatic conditions, turf management has become more demanding. We offer grasses that can better handle spring and early summer drought.
Red fescue - Slender creeping
Red fescue is found in many natural green areas on nearly all types of soils and under widely varying moisture conditions. It is relatively slow growing in the sowing year and has very fine needle like leaves and a high shoot density. Red fescue thrives under a wide range of conditions but is notable for its tolerance to dry, rather poor soil. It is very resistant to frost and drought and it tolerates surface water during the winter to some extent. Shade tolerance is better than for most other species. There are three types of red fescue for amenity purposes: 1. Slender creeping red fescue type - rubra trichophylla. 2. Chewings fescue type - rubra commutata. 3. Strong creeping red fescue type - rubra rubra. Festuca rubra trichophylla has short rhizomes that facilitate the repair of gaps in the sward, but at a slower rate than rubra rubra. Shoot density is very high enhancing the species' ability to withstand close mowing. High salt tolerance makes trichophylla useful in mixtures for roadsides and parks where salt is used on roads and paths during winter. The drought and shade tolerance of trichophylla is higher than for other red fescue types and this sub-species thrives well in a mild, coastal climate.
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The Masterline® mixtures are designed for golf courses, stadiums, parks, etc. The mixtures consist of very fine-leafed and dense-growing, quality varieties. For enhanced performance two varieties of each species are always used in the mixtures.
For over 175 years Johnsons Sports Seed mixtures have been equivalent to quality sports turf with an unequalled reputation for technical excellence, reflecting the standards set by the people who use them - those who lead the way in sports turf management.
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4salt
4salt® is developed for areas with salinity problems and limitations on irrigation water, helping turf professionals grow a persistent turf under harsh conditions.
Microclover
With Microclover® you can grow a green turf year round - with minimum effort. As one of the few plant species, clover is producing its own nitrogen fertilizer.
Brown patch
Choosing varieties with high brown-patch resistance reduces your reliance on fungicides, and gives you a better pitch quality, more playing hours and increased peace of mind.
4turf
4turf® is developed to help turf professionals grow a greener, stronger and more sustainable turf – even in the most stressful conditions.
ProNitro
Time is money - try out Pronitro® for faster, stronger and more powerful establishment.
DLF Select
DLF select is a quality program to bring professional turf managers reliable access to the highest purity seed stocks they demand.