Description

ASP0112 is a new, elite perennial ryegrass variety in the ASP lineup. It was developed using multiple cycles of selection from superior genetics and incorporates germplasm derived from one of our top performing NTEP varieties, ASP6004. Advancements in color, density, disease resistance and mowing quality combine to make ASP0112 an outstanding variety. Improved performance in cold temperatures allows ASP0112 to maintain is color and vigor longer into the fall in northern areas and throughout the winter in overseeding areas of the south. This variety has a dark green genetic color, which is evaluated without the use of fertilizers. ASP0112 is a fine textured, dense perennial ryegrass with superior turf quality that can be used for permanent and overseeding turf applications.

Uses

  • Commercial/Residential lawns
  • Athletic fields
  • Golf courses
  • Recreation areas
  • Parks/Cemeteries
  • Sod production
  • Winter overseeding (golf/athletic fields/lawns)

Management

  • Planting Rate (new): 6-10 lbs/1000 square feet (existing): 4-5 lbs/1000 square feet (overseeding): 10-30+ lbs/1000 square feet
  • Planting Dates (spring): March-May (fall): August-September
  • Soil pH: 5.5-7.5
  • Mowing Height: 1-2 inches; will tolerate heights down to 0.125 inch under proper management (golf greens)
  • Fertility: 3-7 lbs N/year (refer to soil test for exact amounts needed)
GENETIC COLOR RATINGS
PERENNIAL RYEGRASS CULTIVARS
Lewisburg, PA 2008 Data
Ratings 1-9 9=Dark Green
NAME MEAN
ASP0112 7.5
Applaud 5.3
Fiesta 4 5.3
Mach 1 5.3
Manhattan 3.9
Pinnacle 3.0
LSD Value 0.7
MEAN TURFGRASS QUALITY
2011 NTEP Progress Report, Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars
Gainesville, FL 2011 Data
Ratings 1-9 9=Best
NAME MEAN
ASP0112 7.7
Fiesta 4 7.6
Uno 7.6
Sideways 7.5
Pizzazz 2 GLR 7.2
Haven 7.1
LSD Value 2.2
DENSITY RATINGS
Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars
Lewisburg, PA 2008 Data
Ratings 1-9 9=Max Density
NAME MEAN
ASP0112 7.0
Mach 1 5.7
Fiesta 4 5.4
Applaud 5.3
Pinnacle 3.1
Manhattan 1.4
LSD Value 0.6
TURFGRASS QUALITY RATINGS
Perennial Ryegrass Culitvars
Lewisburg, PA 2008 Data
Ratings 1-9 9=Best
NAME MEAN
ASP0112 6.8
Applaud 5.1
Fiesta 4 4.8
Mach 1 4.4
Pinnacle 3.3
Manhattan 2.1
LSD Value 0.5
LEAF TEXTURE RATINGS
Perennial Ryegrass Culitvars
Lewisburg, PA 2008 Data
Ratings 1-9 9=Very Fine
ASP0112 6.3
Fiesta 4 5.7
Mach 1 5.0
Applaud 4.8
Manhattan 3.8
Pinnacle 3.6
LSD 0.5
GENETIC COLOR RATINGS
2011 NTEP Progress Report, Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars
8 Locations 2011 Data
Ratings 1-9 9=Dark Green
ASP0112 8.3
Pangea GLR 6.8
Fiesta 4 6.7
Octane 6.5
SR 4650 6.3
Haven 5.7
LSD 0.3