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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®

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

  

Drought Recovery NTEP 2011 @ Blacksburg, VA

  

Overseeding Quality @Florida

  

Turf Quality NTEP 2011 - 2014

Pangea GLR

6

  

Aspire

81.3

  

Stellar 3 GL

8

  

Aspire

8.7

Aspire

5.9

  

Wicked

78

  

Aspire

7.9

  

Karma

8.7

Thrive

5.8

  

SR 4650

76.3

  

Banfield

7.8

  

Bandalore

8

Stamina

5.8

  

Thrive

72

  

Hancock

7.6

  

Banfield

8

Bandalore

5.7

  

Pangea

GLR 52.0

  

Stamina

7.6

  

Thrive

8

Banfield

5.7

  

Sienna

46.7

  

Diligent

7.6

  

Prominent

5.7

Diligent 

5.7

  

Prominent 

43.7

  

Thrive 

7.5

  

Premier III 

4

Prominent

5.2

  

Pinnacle

38.7

  

Haven

7

  

Sienna

3.7

LSD

0.3

  

LSD

58.7

  

LSD

2.2

  

LSD

2

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1-9, 9=Best