Turfgrasses for Professionals

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1 Turfgrasses for Professionals

2 Sowing season legend: Optimal Possible with due maintenance care (irrigation, adversity management) Discouraged Varieties with the best performance in University of Padua tests Trampling resistance Low maintenance Sunny turfgrass Shade tolerance All rights reserved. No part of this brochure can be reproduced or disclosed without Padana Sementi Elette srl authorisation. Printed in Tombolo in May 07. Graphics and publication: grafiche baggio - Tombolo. High aesthetic quality Water savings

3 INDEX Company presentation Padana Sementi Elette research TOP CLASS MIXTURES Extreme Blue 8 Sportplay 9 Emme 0 Esse Rigenervit Prof New Extensive, Finegreen, Twin Seed Festumix, Sportfield Regeneration, Winter Sportfield Regeneration TOP CLASS SOD MIXTURES Sportplay SR 6 Forte New Plus 7 Az. Blue Plus 8 Blue Lex Plus 8 Special Sod 9 Bluegrass Mix 9 COOL-SEASON SPECIES POA PRATENSIS 0 Nublue Plus, Bedazzled, Marauder ARUNDINACEA Rhambler SRP, Firenza, Lexington AT, Thunderstruck Azimuth, Presidio, Pizzazz, Double Time, Double, Axcella, New Orleans, Corsica, Ecologic, Fancy AGROSTIS STOLONIFERA Pinehurst, LS, Penncross WARM-SEASON SPECIES CYNODON DACTYLON 6 Black Jack, Bermuda Top Blend PASPALUM VAGINATUM 6 Seaspray PASPALUM NOTATUM (Bahia grass) 7 Paspalum notatum PENNISETUM CLANDESTINUM (Kikuyu grass) 7 Whittet DICHONDRA REPENS 6 Dicondra

4 PADANA SEMENTI ELETTE is a company that has been manufacturing and marketing seeds for generations, and has been committed to the professional turfgrass sector for the last 0 years, constantly striving to improve. The results achieved thanks to this commitment have been translated into high quality products that are marked: TOP CLASS professional turfgrasses. The factors that distinguish TOP CLASS products are summarised in the following points: RESEARCH and EXPERIMENTATION TOP CLASS line products were conceived by constantly innovative-oriented work. Partnerships with external research laboratories were strategic for this purpose that allowed reliable and stringent results to be achieved, essential in selecting the best varieties and offering continuously innovative solutions. Even the most recent American varieties, in fact, must be tested in our environmental conditions to check not only their adaptability but also their suitability for increasingly more sustainable turf management. Tests and experimental projects have been in progress for the last eight years at the University of Padua that have led to top level scientific results. In 0, some of these, that will be an essential reference for the future of mixtures with tall fescue, were published in the leading American scientific magazine Crop Science (Macolino, S.; Pignata, G.; Giolo, M.; Richardson, M.. Succession and Turf Quality of Tall Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass Mixtures as Affected By Mowing Height. Crop Sci. 0. :0 6). Thanks to what we learned in the experiment, according to the data we were able to select, data in hand, the best varieties to formulate innovative mixtures that are taking real steps ahead in the ornamental and sports turfgrass sector. QUALITY CONTROL Padana Sementi Elette is the only Italian seed company in the turfgrass sector to implement an efficient QUALITY CONTROL. This occurs by monitoring the entire production chain with two instruments: the ISO 900 certified quality control management system; an internal laboratory accredited at CREA-SCS (ex ENSE), with highly qualified personnel to control every incoming seed lot, specifically checking germinability and real purity with specific controls on Poa annua and Lolium multiflorum. Registration Number: IT-0

5 TECHNOLOGY The company has a latest generation mixing and bagging system that guarantees high mixture homogeneity from the first to the last bag and fast and total cleanliness of all elements from one mix to the next (total lack of mix seed contamination with different compositions). PARTNERSHIPS Padana Sementi Elette has entertained significant partnerships over the years on the global level with seed companies, geneticists and research centres. EVENTS Organising FIELD DAYS has provided the public with closer looks at the value of research and appreciate the quality of the new crops, while sales and technical staff is always on hand to work with customers in the organisation of technical and training seminars. WEB INFO, SOCIAL NETWORKS Newsletters with helpful tips for turf Professionals are periodically sent by and published on our website on Facebook and Instagram (@padanasementi). STAFF Padana Sementi Elette STAFF is the youngest and most dynamic among Italian seed compagnies, able to convey an attractive mix of technical and sales professionalism with their enthusiasm, always ready to assimilate the new needs that emerge from a continuously and quickly changing market in advance. Finding tailored solutions to different customer needs that vary from region to region is the essence of this team's work!

6 SEED MIXED WITH MICORRHIZA AND BIO-ACTIVATORS The reduction of chemical and agronomic inputs has become a priority and a need for ornamental turfgrasses. Ahead of the times, Padana Sementi Elette, sensitive to topics of sustainability and reducing environmental impact, in line with that foreseen by PAN, was the first sector company to propose, in 0, mixtures combined with mycorrhizal fungi. Innovation continues in 06 with the exclusive offer of mixtures coated with concentrated bio-activator. PRODUCTS WITH MYCORRHIZED SEEDS WILL BE MARKED WITH BRAND WHAT ARE BIO-ACTIVATORS? - Concentrated bio-activators, directly mixed with seeds, reactivate soil fertility and optimise biological and chemical synthesis organic residue degradation. They also stimulate root growth and efficiency and improve the microbiological soil balance to benefit the lawn. - They efficiently establish symbiotic activity between helpful microorganisms and plants, that promote root growth and functions and increase plant resistance to environmental stress. - They are a combination of: mycorrhiza and microbial flora (Glomus spp., Gigaspora, Rhizopogon, Trichoderma spp., Bacillus spp.); precious natural enzymatic components (cellulase, hemicellulase, alpha-amylase, beta-amylase, pentosans, glucoamylase, protease, phosphorylase, pullulanase, pectynase, beta-glucanase, lipase, endochitinase, esochitinase, polyphenol oxidase, etc.); active principles of plant origin with high biological activity. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES: They are essential instruments for sustainable turf management according to the National Action Plan. They promote growth and root functionality. They regenerate soil near the rhizosphere. They improve microbiological soil balance. They increase plant resistance to stress and water unbalances. Bioactivated seeds are identified by the colour (see photo) with non-toxic pigments. Mixtures already combined with mycorrhizal fungi and bio-activators RIGENERVIT PROF NEW BLUE LEX PLUS SPORTPLAY SR All the other TOP CLASS line mixtures can also be micorrhized upon request. 6

7 BIO-ACTIVATED SEEDS UNTREATED SEEDS In vitro test, seeds combinated with bio-activators: after only seven days of experimentation, a protective shield against parasitic fungi can be appreciated around the bioactivated seeds. The parasitic fungi (yellow and black spots) are blocked by antagonistic fungi (white colonies spread from each coated seed) in the not colonized spaces, unlike the untreated sample. Experimental field at University of Padua 7

8 TOP CLASS mixtures EXTREME BLUE Low maintenance, high quality! It is a TOP CLASS mixture because: It is made up of superior quality tall fescue varieties. Firenza is a type of rhizomatous with benefits tied to texture and density; Lexington AT has good establishment speed and high tillering production. It contains Poa Nublue Plus and Pizzazz ryegrass with performance tested in Italy and guaranteed for improved establishment and ground coverage in all seasons. Creates a quality lawn for gardens with reduced maintenance. MAINTENANCE LEVEL: ( = low; = high) COLOUR: ( = light; = very dark) TEXTURE: ( = rough; = fine) IRRIGATION: ( = low; = high) ESTABLISHMENT SPEED: ( = low; = high) Use: Low maintenance garden or park seeding (it tolerates partial shade), even subject to trampling. Roughs. Regeneration: Recommended with the same mixture or with tall fescue Rhambler SRP/pure Firenza. Recommended mowing height: -. cm with reel mower; - cm with rotary mower and low maintenance level. 0- g/m. ARUNDINACEA ARUNDINACEA POA PRATENSIS 0 kg Top Class paper bag No. FIRENZA 0 LEXINGTON 0 7 PIZZAZZ 0 NUBLUE PLUS 0 6 Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement. 8

9 SPORTPLAY The reliable and resistant Festuca-Poa mixture It is a TOP CLASS mixture because: Selected tall fescue varieties contained in the mixture achieve excellent aesthetic parameters (colour and density) and the high hardiness typical of this species. Poa Marauder guarantees turf compactness and regenerative capacity. Formula that also well-adapts to marginal terrains, not usually optimal for lawns establishment. Suited for environments with lack of water or with poor water qualities (salinity, recycled water). Excellent resistance to Rhizoctonia solani. MAINTENANCE LEVEL: ( = low; = high) COLOUR: ( = light; = very dark) TEXTURE: ( = rough; = fine) IRRIGATION: ( = low; = high) ESTABLISHMENT SPEED: ( = low; = high) Use: Garden seeding (even with partial shade), lawns subject to high trampling. Roughs. Regeneration: Recommended with the same mixture or with pure tall fescue (Festumix). Recommended mowing height: -. cm with reel mower and high maintenance levels; - cm with rotary mower and low maintenance level. -0 g/m. ARUNDINACEA ARUNDINACEA POA PRATENSIS 0 kg Top Class paper bag No. LEXINGTON 0 9 DARLINGTON/ TALLADEGA 0 MARAUDER 0 8 Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement. 9

10 Top Class mixtures EMME Low maintenance mixture also suited for shaded lawns It is a TOP CLASS mixture because: It is made up of a high percent of superior quality tall fescue varieties, with excellent colour and texture levels. It is also suited for parks and gardens with heterogeneous lighting and soil conditions. It can also be used on more difficult terrains. Recommended for shaded areas. MAINTENANCE LEVEL: ( = low; = high) COLOUR: ( = light; = very dark) TEXTURE: ( = rough; = fine) IRRIGATION: ( = low; = high) ESTABLISHMENT SPEED: ( = low; = high) Use: Low maintenance garden or park seeding, even without irrigation. Suited for shady areas. Roughs. Regeneration: Recommended with the same mixture or with pure tall fescue (e.g.: Festumix). Recommended mowing height:,- cm with rotary mower and low maintenance level. ARUNDINACEA ARUNDINACEA POA PRATENSIS RUBRA RUBRA No. LEXINGTON 0 DARLINGTON/ TALLADEGA 0 PRESIDIO 0 6 NUBLUE PLUS 0 KENT 0 Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement. 0- g/m. 0 kg Top Class paper bag 0

11 ESSE Adaptable and prestigious lawn It is a TOP CLASS mixture because: Made up of the best ryegrass (Azimuth) and Poa (Nublue Plus) varieties that achieve high performance with any maintenance level. It creates a quality lawn: high density, very fine texture, dark colour. Ideal for ornamental gardens in cool areas or with the right irrigation, even with intense trampling. Perfect with sunny exposure, it adapts to partial shade. MAINTENANCE LEVEL: ( = low; = high) COLOUR: ( = light; = very dark) TEXTURE: ( = rough; = fine) IRRIGATION: ( = low; = high) ESTABLISHMENT SPEED: ( = low; = high) Use: Prestigious ornamental gardens.. RUBRA COMM.. RUBRA TRIC. POA PRATENSIS No. KING JAMES 0 7 PINAFORE 0 7 PRESIDIO/ AZIMUTH NUBLUE PLUS 6 Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement. Regeneration: Recommended with RIGENERVIT PROF NEW or pure New Orleans ryegrass. Recommended mowing height:.- cm. g/m. 0 kg Top Class paper bag

12 Top Class mixtures RIGENERVIT PROF NEW The best mixture for regeneration It is a TOP CLASS mixture because: It only contains varieties that have the best test performance: establishment also guaranteed in limiting conditions, with the due care, with late regenerations at the end of the season. Extremely fast establishment. It contains the innovative New Orleans creeping ryegrass that further increases the regenerative ability of a thinning lawn. It creates a quality lawn: high density, very fine texture, dark colour Superior trampling resistance. Excellent resistance to fungal diseases, particularly Sclerotinia and rust. MAINTENANCE LEVEL: ( = low; = high) COLOUR: ( = light; = very dark) TEXTURE: ( = rough; = fine) IRRIGATION: ( = low; = high) ESTABLISHMENT SPEED: ( = low; = high) Use: Sports field or very used turf regeneration. Fairway and tee seeding or regeneration. POA PRATENSIS NEW ORLEANS No. 0 0 AZIMUTH 60 8 NUBLUE PLUS 0 Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement. Recommended mowing height:.- cm with reel mower; - cm with rotary mower. 0 g/m in regenerations; 0 g/m for new seeding. 0 kg Top Class paper bag

13 EXTENSIVE Mixture suited for highly aesthetic quality gardens, even in shady areas. It creates a particularly fine textured and dark coloured turfgrass. Use: Ornamental gardens or large field areas seeding, in hill, mountain or cool areas. g/m 0 kg Top Class paper bag AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST OVINA RUBRA RUBRA POA PRATENSIS. RUBRA TRIC. No. SWORD 0 8 KENT 0 PRESIDIO 0 BLUE SAPPHIRE 0 9 PINAFORE 0 FINEGREEN Formula designed for demanding use to obtain the maximum aesthetic effect, with extremely fine texture and bright green colour. The lawn is enhanced by the right maintenance and adapts itself to low mowing, partial shade and trampling. Use: Prestigious ornamental garden seeding. 0 g/m 0 kg Top Class paper bag TWIN SEED Mixture that stands out for its low maintenance needs, drought resistance and low fertilization needs. AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Use: Ornamental or large lawn seeding, it can also be used for technical grassing given the deep roots. 0 g/m 0 kg Top Class paper bag Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement.. RUBRA COMM. RUBRA RUBRA AGROSTIS CAPILLARIS AGROSTIS STOLONIFERA. RUBRA TRIC. POA PRATENSIS POA PRATENSIS OVINA ARUNDINACEA No. KING JAMES 0 KENT HIGHLAND 6 PINEHURST 0 PINAFORE 6 BLUE SAPPHIRE 8 NUBLUE PLUS 0 6 Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement. No. SWORD 0 7 LEXINGTON 0 7 Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement.

14 Top Class mixtures FESTUMIX High quality tall fescue American variety blend, to obtain the maximum hardiness and reduce maintenance costs. Use: Public or private lawn seeding, even partially shaded, sports fields, golf course roughs and low maintenance areas. -0 g/m. 0 kg Top Class paper bag. ARUNDINACEA ARUNDINACEA ARUNDINACEA No. TALLADEGA 0 0 FIRENZA 0 0 LEXINGTON 0 0 Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement. SPORTFIELD REGENERATION High quality perennial ryegrass blend, designed for sports field regeneration with short establishment time and excellent trampling resistance. Creeping ryegrass increases the regeneration ability. Use: Regeneration of ornamental gardens, sports fields and all areas subject to intense traffic. 0-0 g/m in regenerations; 0- g/m for new seeding. 0 kg Top Class paper bag. No. PIZZAZZ 0 0 VERONA 0 0 AZIMUTH 0 0 Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement. WINTER SPORTFIELD REGENERATION Mixture for winter overseeding Specie Varietà in Peso NEW ORLEANS N di Semi 0 DOUBLE TIME 0 AZIMUTH 0

15 TOP CLASS SOD mixtures Padana Sementi Elette intends to offer targeted solutions to sod producers with the TOP CLASS SOD brand, offering high level mixtures that contain: Latest generation American genetic variety, capable of ready establishment, even in highly limiting conditions; Very dark coloured variety with a beautiful aesthetic effect; Easy maintenance varieties with high disease resistance, for the least amount of treatments; Aggressive varieties able to limit the development of weeds and produce dense sod in the initial months of cultivation; 0/0 guaranteed purity or SOD QUALITY seed lots to limit costs due to weed management; Thanks to research, in association with the University of Padua, Padana Sementi Elette has chosen the best American varieties to be included in mixtures dedicated to those who produce sod lawns. The internal laboratory (accredited with CRA-SCS) checks all incoming seed lots on all these varieties to ensure they meet the required germination and purity parameters, even with specific tests for Poa annua and Lolium multiflorum.

16 Top Class Sod mixtures SPORTPLAY SR The Festuca-Poa mixture that revolutionizes the market - The single varieties were selected for the best test performance (poa Nublue Plus and rhizamatous tall fescue Rhambler SRP). - The mixture was thoroughly analysed described the unique features of the association of these two varieties. Specifically: Finer texture and decisively superior density compared to mixtures with traditional tall fescue. High tolerance to low mowing. Reduced vertical growth that translates into less mowing. Superior composition stability over time. Superior aesthetic effect, with levels very close to a Lolium-Poa mix. Excellent resistance to Rhizoctonia solani. MAINTENANCE LEVEL: ( = low; = high) COLOUR: ( = light; = very dark) TEXTURE: ( = rough; = fine) IRRIGATION: ( = low; = high) ESTABLISHMENT SPEED: ( = low; = high) Use: Sod production (0/0 lot special composition). Garden seeding (even with partial shade), lawns subject to high trampling. Roughs. Regeneration: Recommended with the same mixture or with pure tall fescue Rhambler SRP. Recommended mowing height: -. cm with reel mower and high maintenance levels;.- cm with rotary mower and low maintenance level. -0 g/m. ARUNDINACEA POA PRATENSIS RHAMBLER SRP NUBLUE PLUS No Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement. 0 kg Top Class paper bag 6

17 FORTE NEW PLUS The superior performance Lolium-Poa mixture! Forte New Plus represents the evolution of mixtures made up of perennial ryegrass and common meadowgrass: Creeping New Orleans ryegrass grants exceptional density even with intense traffic and contributes to the recovery speed. Azimuth guarantees fast establishment and tolerance to stress. Poa Nublue Plus is dark in colour with significant recovery capacity and superior trampling resistance. The mixture guarantees indubitable technical sports qualities and a high aesthetic level. 0/0 guaranteed purity. MAINTENANCE LEVEL: ( = low; = high) COLOUR: ( = light; = very dark) TEXTURE: ( = rough; = fine) IRRIGATION: ( = low; = high) ESTABLISHMENT SPEED: ( = low; = high) Use: Sports fields and lawns subject to high trampling. Sod production (0/0 lot special composition). High quality public or private garden seeding. Fairways, tees. Regeneration: Recommended with RIGENERVIT PROF NEW or pure New Orleans ryegrass. Recommended mowing height:.- cm with reel mower; - cm with rotary mower. -8 g/m. POA PRATENSIS 0 kg Top Class paper bag No. AZIMUTH 0 NEW ORLEANS 6 PIZZAZZ 6 NUBLUE PLUS 0 7 Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement. 7

18 Top Class Sod mixtures AZ BLUE PLUS The result of years of accurate variety comparisons. Only two varieties to accentuate the qualities of the single cultivars: It produces a ready to establish lawn and fast sod hold, with high aesthetic effects. Perfect for sod production intended for sports use. Azimuth guarantees aesthetic quality, fast establishment and stress tolerance (good resistance even in summer). Poa Nublue Plus is dark in colour with significant recovery capacity and superior trampling resistance. 0/0 guaranteed purity mixture. MAINTENANCE LEVEL: ( = low; = high) COLOUR: ( = light; = very dark) TEXTURE: ( = rough; = fine) IRRIGATION: ( = low; = high) ESTABLISHMENT SPEED: ( = low; = high) AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Use: Sports field or very used turf regeneration. Fairway and tee seeding or regeneration. Recommended mowing height:.- cm with reel mower; - cm with rotary mower. 0-0 g/m. Lolium-Poa bi-variety mix POA PRATENSIS 0 kg Top Class paper bag No. AZIMUTH 60 9 NUBLUE PLUS Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement. 0 8 BLUE LEX PLUS Mixture tested in Italy made up of only two varieties to accentuate the qualities of the single cultivars: It creates an extremely dark and homogeneous lawn, with medium texture. The good density of this association was demonstrated in experiments (the highest among mixes with non rhizomatous tall fescue). Good resistance to low mowing with high maintenance. Excellent resistance to fungal diseases, especially Rhizoctonia solani. 0/0 guaranteed purity mixture. MAINTENANCE LEVEL: ( = low; = high) COLOUR: ( = light; = very dark) TEXTURE: ( = rough; = fine) IRRIGATION: ( = low; = high) ESTABLISHMENT SPEED: ( = low; = high) Recommended mowing height:, cm with reel mower and high maintenance levels; - cm with rotary mower and low maintenance level. 0-0 g/m. 8 Festuca-Poa bi-variety mix ARUNDINACEA POA PRATENSIS 0 kg Top Class paper bag No. LEXINGTON 90 NUBLUE PLUS Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement. 0 8

19 SPECIAL SOD One of a kind mixture made up of rhizamatous tall fescue and creeping perennial ryegrass The innovative features of the two varieties provide high performance even without the use of common bluegrass: The high percentage of rhizomatous tall fescue guarantees, in addition to hardiness typical of this species, high density, fine texture and aesthetic quality. Creeping ryegrass ensures fast lawn establishment, closure and high density. SPECIAL SOD is unique since it provides shorter harvests than mixtures with common bluegrass, with good sod hold. MAINTENANCE LEVEL: ( = low; = high) COLOUR: ( = light; = very dark) TEXTURE: ( = rough; = fine) IRRIGATION: ( = low; = high) ESTABLISHMENT SPEED: ( = low; = high) Recommended mowing height: -. cm with reel mower and high maintenance levels; - cm with rotary mower and low maintenance level. 0-0 g/m. BLUEGRASS MIX ARUNDINACEA RHAMBLER/ FIRENZA NEW ORLEANS Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement. 0 kg Top Class paper bag No Blend of two common bluegrass varieties for pure bluegrass turf production with high aesthetic quality: The combination of the Nublue Plus and Marauder varieties guarantees a lawn that keeps its features unaltered all year round, maintaining an excellent colour even in summer and winter. Moderate vertical growth, fast spring recovery. 0/0 guaranteed purity mixture. MAINTENANCE LEVEL: ( = low; = high) COLOUR: ( = light; = very dark) TEXTURE: ( = rough; = fine) IRRIGATION: ( = low; = high) ESTABLISHMENT SPEED: ( = low; = high) Recommended mowing height:, cm with reel mower and high maintenance levels; - cm with rotary mower and low maintenance level. 7-8 g/m. POA PRATENSIS POA PRATENSIS NUBLUE PLUS Padana Sementi Elette reserves the right to change mixture compositions in this catalogue if deemed necessary for their improvement. No MARAUDER kg Top Class paper bag 9 9

20 Cool-season species POA PRATENSIS VARIETY DISTINCTIVE ELEMENTS VARIETY FEATURES (SCALE ) USE SOWING RATE PURE NUBLUE PLUS Midnight type variety with very dark colour and fine texture. Faster establishment than other varieties. Excellent vegetative development in summer with colour hold and good tolerance to temperatures and drought. Genetic colour Shoot density Establishment vigour Spring green-up Drought tolerance Disease resistance Pure: sod. Mixed: sports fields, sod, ornamental gardens, golf courses. 7-8 g/m Great adaptability to different environmental conditions: it always guarantees a high aesthetic level. Genetic colour Shoot density Establishment vigour Spring green-up Drought tolerance Disease resistance Recommended for ornamental gardens and sports fields. 7-8 g/m MARAUDER Deep green colour. Selected for its high density and fast spring recovery. Good disease resistance. Genetic colour Shoot density Establishment vigour Spring green-up Drought tolerance Disease resistance Recommended for both ornamental lawns and sports fields. 7-8 g/m 0

21 ARUNDINACEA VARIETY DISTINCTIVE ELEMENTS VARIETY FEATURES (SCALE ) USE SOWING RATE PURE Rhizomatous type variety. Produces a turf with high density and thin texture. Particularly resistance to low mowing where its aesthetic qualities are accentuated. Turf quality Genetic colour Shoot density Leaf Texture Establishment vigour Trampling resistance Disease resistance Sod. Low maintenance and high quality ornamental lawns. Sports fields. -0 g/m Rhizomatous type variety. Selected at the same research centre that produced Rhambler SRP. Highly aesthetic quality variety. Turf quality Genetic colour Shoot density Leaf Texture Establishment vigour Trampling resistance Disease resistance Sod. Low maintenance and high quality ornamental lawns. Sports fields. -0 g/m LEXINGTON Bunch type variety defined Aggressive Tillering, with high tillering production. It creates a very dense turf. Good colour hold even in winter. Turf quality Genetic colour Shoot density Leaf Texture Establishment vigour Trampling resistance Disease resistance Sod. Low maintenance and high quality ornamental lawns. -0 g/m New variety, is currently being enrolled. THUNDERSTRUCK The distinctive feature is the intense dark green colour, hold for long time during the autumn. It produces a high aesthetic quality turf thanks to its high density. Qualità del tappeto Colore genetico Densità Tessitura Insediamento Resistenza al calpestamento Resistenza alle malattie Sod. Low maintenance and high quality ornamental lawns. Sports fields. -0 g/mq

22 Cool-season species DARK GREEN COLOUR VARIETY VARIETY DISTINCTIVE ELEMENTS VARIETY FEATURES (SCALE ) USE SOWING RATE PURE Very dark colour and fine leaf texture. Superior trampling resistance. Excellent resistance in summer. Good resistance to Fusariosi, Pythium and Rhizoctonia. High endophyte content. Genetic colour Shoot Density Drought tolerance Establishment vigour Trampling resistance Disease resistance Can be used both pure and in mixtures for sports fields, golf courses, ornamental lawns. Regenerations and overseeding. -0 g/m, 0 g/m for regenerations PRESIDIO Very dark colour all year round. Fine leaf texture. Excellent trampling resistance. High endophyte content. Genetic colour Shoot Density Drought tolerance Establishment vigour Trampling resistance Disease resistance Can be used both pure and in mixtures for sports fields, golf courses, ornamental lawns. Regenerations and overseeding. -0 g/m, 0 g/m for regenerations new Very fine leaf texture, high shoots density. Good resistance to leaf rust and Rhizoctonia. High aesthetic quality and great adaptability to various environmental conditions. Genetic colour Shoot Density Drought tolerance Establishment vigour Trampling resistance Disease resistance Recommended for both ornamental lawns and sports fields. Regenerations and overseeding. -0 g/m, 0 g/m for regenerations

23 SPP. TETRAPLOID VARIETIES VARIETY DISTINCTIVE ELEMENTS VARIETY FEATURES (SCALE ) USE SOWING RATE PURE Perennial ryegrass Tetraploid ryegrass turf-type. Specifically selected for regenerations. Fast establishment even at low temperatures (vegetative development even under 6 C). High wear tolerance and trampling resistance. Excellent for warm-season grasses winter overseeding, with full summer transition. Genetic colour Shoot density Drought tolerance Establishment vigour Trampling resistance Disease resistance Fall sports fields and warm season grasses overseeding. g/m, 0 g/m for regenerations DOUBLE Loietto perenne Tetraploid variety recommended for overseeding. Good soil salinity tolerance. Genetic colour Shoot density Drought tolerance Establishment vigour Trampling resistance Disease resistance Fall sports fields and warm season grasses overseeding. g/m, 0 g/m for regenerations AXCELLA Italian ryegrass Annual turf-type tetraploid ryegrass. Specifically selected for fall warm-season grasses overseeding: the annual cycle ensures full spring transition. Very high germination and initial vigour. High trampling resistance, good density and texture. Genetic colour Shoot density Drought tolerance Establishment vigour Trampling resistance Disease resistance Warm-season grasses overseeding for both sports fields and ornamental lawns. g/m, 0 g/m for regenerations

24 Cool-season species CREEPING VARIETIES VARIETY DISTINCTIVE ELEMENTS VARIETY FEATURES (SCALE ) USE SOWING RATE PURE Creeping ryegrass Very dark colour and fine texture. Extremely high density. Reduced vertical growth. Low sowing rate. High weed competition (especially Poa annua). The only ryegrass with recovery capacity. Genetic colour Shoot density Drought tolerance Establishment vigour Trampling resistance Disease resistance Pure, it can be used for prestigious turfgrasses and regenerations. Mixed, it is recommended for sports fields, golf courses, ornamental lawns, overseeding. g/m for new seeding; g/m for regenerations CORSICA Latest generation creeping ryegrass. Extremely high density. Reduced vertical growth. Low sowing rate. Fast spring and winter green-up. Genetic colour Density Drought tolerance Establishment Trampling resistance Disease resistance Pure, it can be used for prestigious turfgrasses and regenerations. Mixed, it is recommended for sports fields, golf courses, ornamental lawns, overseeding. g/m for new seeding; g/m for regenerations BRIGHT GREEN COLOUR VARIETY ECOLOGIC Perennial ryegrass Medium colour variety with vigorous growth. Selected for its disease resistance. Genetic colour Density Drought tolerance Establishment Trampling resistance Disease resistance Extensive low maintenance lawns, overseeding. -0 g/m, 0 g/m for regenerations FANCY Perennial ryegrass European genetic variety. It creates a lawn with good density, able to effectively fight off weeds. Medium green colour, indicated for overseeding lawns infested with Poa annua. Genetic colour Density Drought tolerance Establishment Trampling resistance Disease resistance Extensive ornamental lawns, overseeding even for sports fields. -0 g/m, 0 g/m for regenerations

25 AGROSTIS STOLONIFERA VARIETY DISTINCTIVE ELEMENTS VARIETY FEATURES (SCALE ) USE SOWING RATE PURE PINEHURST Highly aggressive development, that creates dense turfgrasses with excellent Poa annua limitation. Also maintains good quality levels even with reduced maintenance. Genetic colour Disease resistance Mowing quality Aggressiveness Establishment vigour Pure, for golf courses green, fairway and tee seeding. Mixed for highly aesthetic lawns. -7 g/m, available packages:. kg bucket; 0. kg can LS - Recent genetic variety, with high density and disease resistance. Good tolerance to thermal stress. Dollar spot and Brown Patch resistance. Reduced lateral growth and low thatch production. Genetic colour Disease resistance Mowing quality Aggressiveness Establishment vigour Pure, for golf courses green, fairway and tee seeding. Mixed for highly aesthetic lawns. 7-0 g/m, available packages:. kg bucket; 0. kg can PENNCROSS Highly adaptable variety, widely known and popular for golf course seeding. Good trampling resistance. Genetic colour Disease resistance Mowing quality Aggressiveness Establishment vigour Pure, for golf courses green, fairway and tee seeding. Mixed for highly aesthetic lawns. 7-0 g/m, available packages:. kg bucket; 0. kg can

26 Warm-season species CYNODON DACTYLON VARIETY DISTINCTIVE ELEMENTS VARIETY FEATURES (SCALE ) USE SOWING RATE PURE selected for ornamental turfgrasses. Medium-fine leaf texture and short internodes. High recovery capacity. Long-lasting colour in the fall and early spring green-up. Genetic colour Shoot density Winter dormancy Spring green-up Leaf texture Turf quality Ornamental gardens, sports fields. Golf courses (fairways, roughs). -0 g/m, (coated seed) available packages:. kg bag; 0. kg can BERMUDA TOP BLEND Blend specifically created to reduce winter dormancy and improve environmental adaptability. Genetic colour Shoot density Winter dormancy Spring green-up Leaf texture Ornamental gardens, sports fields. Golf courses (fairways, roughs). -0 g/mq, (seme confettato) confezioni: sacco da, kg; lattina da 0. kg Turf quality PASPALUM VAGINATUM VARIETY DISTINCTIVE ELEMENTS VARIETY FEATURES (SCALE ) USE SOWING RATE PURE Highly adaptable and hardy variety. It can be cultivated with low input. High salinity resistance. Seaspray is characterised by excellent aesthetic levels, homogeneous texture and blue-green colour. It well tolerates low mowings and partial shading. Genetic colour Shoot density Winter dormancy Spring green-up Leaf texture Turf quality Ornamental gardens in coastal or difficult areas, sports fields and golf courses (fairways and rough). -0 g/m, (sowing to be increased with coated seed) available packages: 0 kg bag 6

27 PASPALUM NOTATUM (Bahia grass) VARIETY DISTINCTIVE ELEMENTS VARIETY FEATURES (SCALE ) USE SOWING RATE PURE PASPALUM NOTATUM suited for dry, sandy soil, poor in organic substances. It creates a rougher turf than P. vaginatum and needs higher mowing heights (-8 cm). It does not support temperatures below 0 C for long periods of time. Genetic colour Shoot density Winter dormancy Spring green-up Leaf texture Turf quality Low maintenance lawns in public areas, embankments, difficult soil lawns and gardens. 0 g/m available packages:.7 kg bag PENNISETUM CLANDESTINUM (Kikuyu grass) VARIETY DISTINCTIVE ELEMENTS VARIETY FEATURES (SCALE ) USE SOWING RATE PURE WHITTET characterised by reduced winter dormancy (lower than Cynodon dactylon). Decent tolerance to partial shading. Good establishment speed. Genetic colour Shoot density Winter dormancy Spring green-up Leaf texture Turf quality Ornamental gardens, sports fields. -0 g/m, (coated seed) available packages: 0 and kg bag DICHONDRA REPENS VARIETY DISTINCTIVE ELEMENTS VARIETY FEATURES (SCALE ) USE SOWING RATE PURE DICONDRA Creeping dicotyledon warmseason grass. Ideal for lawn or hard to mow areas. It stands out for its highly decorative and bright green heart-shaped leaf. Highly adaptable, it does not tolerate stagnant water. Good cold resistance (up to - C). Genetic colour Shoot density Winter dormancy Spring green-up Leaf texture Turf quality Ornamental gardens, lawns, rocky gardens in Mediterranean environments. 0- g/m, (sowing rate to be increased with coated seed) available packages:.7 kg bag 7

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