Futura 3000 Perennial Ryegrass Blend

Description

FUTURA 3000 is DLF’s premium blend, a cutting edge combination of the newest and best turf-type perennial ryegrasses available. This blend is frequently updated, and can be customized for geographically-specific application. In any location, for any occasion, FUTURA 3000 is sure to satisfy the most discriminating tastes. FUTURA 3000 sets the standard for high-performance ryegrass blends. It features a very dark green color and fine-leafed apperance, and is tolerant of drought, heat and low mowing heights.

FUTURA 3000 is an optimum blend of turf type perennial ryegrasses that are bred to produce a low growth habit. perennial ryegrass is the Canadian turf species of choice for overseeding sports fields and any thin or worn turf areas. FUTURA 3000 starts fast, produces a rich green turf, and stands up to traffic. Not adapted to deep shade.

Key Features

High performance blend
Fast germination
Quick establishment

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Components

100% Perennial Ryegrass

General Characteristics

Establishment (Days) 14-21

First Mowing (Days) 21-28

Germination (Days) 4-8

Mowing Frequency (Per Week) 3

Nitrogen Requirement (Low, Med, High) Medium

Segment Turfgrass

Species Ryegrass, Perennial

Seeding Information

Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 395-485

Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 350-435

Seeding Rate - Overseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) 6-8

Seeding Rate - Interseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) 6-8

Seeding Rate - Interseed (Kg./100 sq. meters) 4-5

Seeding Rate - New (Kg./100 sq. meters) 4-5

Seeding Rate - New (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) 8-10

Seeding Rate - Overseed (Kg./100 sq. meters) 4-5

Turf Quality Perennial Ryegrass
NTEP 2016
	Mean
Mystique	6.2
Fiesta Cinco	6.1
Helios	5.9
Mightier	5.8
Allstar Fore	5.8
Karma	5.7
Derby Xtreme	5.5
Grandslam GLD	5.5
LSD@5%	0.4
Ratings 1-9, 9=Best

Gray Leaf Spot Ratings
NTEP 2016 @New Jersey
	Mean
Karma	8.7
Mightier	8.3
Mystique	7.7
Helios	7.7
Allstar Fore	7.3
Derby Xtreme	6
Fiesta Cinco	5.7
Grandslam GLD	4.7
LSD@5%	1.5
Ratings 1-9, 9=Best

Turf Quality
NTEP 2011-2014 @3 Locations - NE
	Mean
Grandslam GLD	6.3
Karma	6.1
Wicked	6
Fiesta 4	5.9
Sienna	5.6
Palmer V	5.5
Premier III	5.2
Prominent	4.8
LSD	0.5
Ratings 1-9, 9=Best

Overseeding Quality
NTEP 2016-2017 @Georgia
	Mean
Futura 3000	8.7
Landmark Winter 5	8.3
Spreading SPR	8.2
Brightstar SLT	8.1
Linedrive II	8
Lebanon Blend	8
Transist 2600 Int.	7.9
Natural Knit	7.9
LSD	1.6
Ratings 1-9, 9=Best