Description
Advancements in turf quality, specifically leaf texture, density and genetic color combine to give ASP0117 exceptional turf quality. This new, elite perennial ryegrass variety has an unsurpassed dark green genetic color which is achieved by color evaluations done without the use of nitrogen fertilizers. The exceptional turf density is achieved by this variety’s aggressive tillering growth habit which also aids in its ability to recover from injury. Other characteristics include improved mowing quality, excellent winter performance and a complete disease package. ASP0117 will perform in a wide range of climatic conditions and is an excellent choice for the overseeding of golf course and sports turf as well as a permanent turf in cooler regions.
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).
TEST RESULTS
| TURFGRASS QUALITY RATINGS Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars Verboort, OR 2014 Data |
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| Ratings 1-9 | 9=Best |
| ASP0117 | 7.7 |
| Nexus XD | 6.8 |
| Fiesta 4 | 5.9 |
| Gator 3 | 5.9 |
| Allstar 3 | 5.5 |
| Cutter II | 5.4 |
| LSD | 0.6 |
| TURFGRASS QUALITY RATINGS Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars Pipersville, PA 2014 Data |
|
| Ratings 1-9 | 9=Dark Green |
| ASP0117 | 7.1 |
| Nexus XD | 6.4 |
| Fiesta 4 | 5.1 |
| Gator 3 | 5.1 |
| Allstar 3 | 4.7 |
| Cutter II | 4.7 |
| LSD | 0.6 |
| GENETIC COLOR RATINGS Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars Pipersville, PA 2014 Data |
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| Ratings 1-9 | 9=Best |
| ASP0117 | 7.2 |
| Fiesta 4 | 5.9 |
| Gator 3 | 5.8 |
| Cutter II | 5.7 |
| Nexus XD | 5.3 |
| Allstar 3 | 5.3 |
| LSD | 0.7 |
| LEAF TEXTURE RATINGS Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars Pipersville, OR 2014 Data |
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| Ratings 1-9 | 9=Best |
| ASP0117 | 7.4 |
| Gator 3 | 5.3 |
| Fiesta 4 | 5.1 |
| Nexus XD | 4.3 |
| Cu?er II | 4.2 |
| Allstar 3 | 4.2 |
| LSD | 0.6 |
| DENSITY RATINGS Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars Pipersville, OR 2014 Data |
|
| Ratings 1-9 | 9=Best |
| ASP0117 | 7.4 |
| Fiesta 4 | 5.4 |
| Nexus XD | 5.3 |
| Cutter II | 5.3 |
| Gator 3 | 4.9 |
| Allstar 3 | 4.5 |
| LSD | 0.4 |
| LEAF TEXTURE RATINGS Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars Verboot, OR 2014 Data |
|
| Ratings 1-9 | 9=Best |
| ASP0117 | 7.8 |
| Fiesta 4 | 6.1 |
| Nexus XD | 5.9 |
| Cutter II | 5.6 |
| Gator 3 | 5.5 |
| Allstar 3 | 5.1 |
| LSD | 0.7 |