COMPETITION GRADE
Maintaining pristine grass cover on athletic fields is a challenge at every level, from youth leagues to the big leagues. At DLF, we are committed to providing field managers and sod producers with elite genetics to grow and maintain the finest natural grass surfaces possible.
The best way to keep athletic fields safe, playable and aesthetically pleasing is to choose Competition Grade by DLF, the highest-quality varieties tailored to sports field managers and producers. Each product in the lineup is verified to possess essential attributes for athletic field success, such as fast establishment, early spring green up, increased shear strength, wear tolerance, quick recovery, cool weather active growth, shade tolerance, and resistance to Gray Leaf Spot, Brown Patch and Summer Patch.
All users benefit from more resilient playing surfaces, enhanced player safety and reduced maintenance budgets. Avoid planting tomorrow’s problems today by selecting Competition Grade for your athletic fields.
PERFORMANCE-TESTED GENETICS
Competition Grade® by DLF offers sports field managers and sod producers performance-tested genetics. Every variety in the lineup has demonstrated superior performance in at least two National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) wear trials. Each has also exhibited retention of ground cover, recovery from wear and high turf quality over multiple years, in addition to superior performance in at least one other key characteristic, such as seedling vigor, rapid establishment, early spring green up, and disease resistance.
Perennial Ryegrass |
Tall Fescue |
Kentucky Bluegrass |
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Allstar Fore | Crossfire 4 | Estrella | ||
| Aspire | Essential 2 | Fielder | |||
| Fiesta Cinco | |
Fayette | Granite | ||
| Karma | Firewall | |
Jackrabbit | ||
| Mightier | |
Gallardo | |
Martha | |
| Mystique | Houndog 8 | |
Mercury | ||
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Tetradark | |
Nightcrawler | Northern Exposure | |
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Tetrasport | |
Raceway | Sombrero | |
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Thrive | |
Rhizing Moon | SR 2100 | |
| Wicked Cool | Standout | |
SR 2750 | ||
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| The A-LIST® (Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turf) is a non-profit organization that evaluates and promotes turfgrass varieties that require less water, fertilizer, chemicals, and pesticides. |
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| 4turf® are advanced tetraploid perennial ryegrass varieties, developed for rapid establishment, growth in cooler soil temperatures, and better stress tolerance. |
OUT-OF-THE-PARK BLENDS AND MIXES
Work with our team of agronomists and sales professionals to utilize the best traits of different species/varieties to optimize your turf performance.
Perennial ryegrass is applicable in all regions, either as a permanent solution for cool-season turf or a winter overseeding option in warmer climates. Its rapid establishment and exceptional wear tolerance make it the perfect choice for quick repairs and maintaining top quality grass throughout the season.
Tall fescue offers extra durability and sustainability for high-impact cleated sports, such as football and rugby. Its rapid tillering and rhizome production, heat tolerance and high density allow it to withstand heavy usage and maintain playability.
Kentucky bluegrass is best suited for spring sports, such as baseball, softball and soccer. It provides high wear tolerance, quick recovery, early spring green up, and its dark green color, medium-fine texture and good density make it an attractive grass that mows and stripes well.
