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Aspire

Aspire

Aspire Perennial Ryegrass (IS-PR 489) was developed for broad spectrum disease resistance with emphasis on Gray Leaf Spot and Helminthosporium. It’s a dense dark green variety that has demonstrated superior recovery from drought(2010 PR NTEP) and early spring green-up. Aspire has demonstrated superior turf quality in all areas of the United States and under high to low maintenance.

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Competition Grade® provides elite genetics for athletic fields, ensuring fast establishment, wear tolerance, and disease resistance. Tailored for field managers, it offers resilient, high-quality grass that enhances safety, aesthetics, and reduces maintenance costs.

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Key features

  • Superior Turf Quality (All Management)
  • Gray Leaf Spot Resistance
  • Excellent Wear Tolerance & Recovery
  • High Drought Tolerance

Ratings

Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

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Segment Turfgrass
Species Ryegrass, Perennial
Sci. Name Lolium perenne
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 550000
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 250000
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 335-450
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 300-400
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Kg./100 sq. meters) 4-5
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) 6-8
Seeding Rate - New (Kg./100 sq. meters) 4-5
Seeding Rate - New (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) 7-9
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Kg./100 sq. meters) 4-5
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) 6-8
Endophyte + (Yes, No) Yes
Establishment (Days) 7-10
First Mowing (Days) 10-14
Germination (Days) 3-7
Nitrogen Requirement (Low, Med, High) Low

Turf Quality

NTEP 2011 – 2014

  Pangea GLR

6  

  Aspire

5.9  

  Thrive

5.8  

  Stamina

5.8  

  Bandalore

5.7  

  Banfield

5.7  

  Diligent 

5.7  

  Prominent

5.2  

  LSD

0.3  

1-9, 9  = Best

Drought Recovery

NTEP 2011 @ Blacksburg, VA

  Aspire

81.3  

  Wicked

78  

  SR 4650

76.3  

  Thrive

72  

  Pangea GLR

52.0  

  Sienna

46.7  

  Prominent 

43.7  

  Pinnacle

38.7  

  LSD

58.7  
  %  

Overseeding Quality

@Florida

  Stellar 3 GL

8  

  Aspire

7.9  

  Banfield

7.8  

  Hancock

7.6  

  Stamina

7.6  

  Diligent

7.6  

  Thrive 

7.5  

  Haven

7  

  LSD

2.2  

1-9, 9 = Best

Turf Quality

NTEP 2011 - 2014

  Aspire

8.7  

  Karma

8.7  

  Bandalore

8  

  Banfield

8  

  Thrive

8  

  Prominent

5.7  

  Premier III 

4  

  Sienna

3.7  

  LSD

2  

1-9, 9 = Best