Futura 3000 Perennial Ryegrass Blend

Futura 3000 Perennial Ryegrass Blend

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.

Mix components

Key features

  • High performance blend
  • Fast germination
  • Quick establishment

Segment Turfgrass
Species Ryegrass, Perennial
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 395-485
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 350-435
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.) 8-10
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Kg./100 sq. meters) 4-5
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) 6-8
Establishment (Days) 14-21
First Mowing (Days) 21-28
Germination (Days) 4-8
Mowing Frequency (Per Week) 3
Nitrogen Requirement (Low, Med, High) Medium

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