Lolium perenne
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.
Key features
- Superior Turf Quality (All Management)
- Gray Leaf Spot Resistance
- Excellent Wear Tolerance & Recovery
- High Drought Tolerance
Segment
Turfgrass
Category
Ryegrass
Species
Ryegrass, Perennial
Sci. Name
Lolium perenne
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
550000
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
250000
Seeding Depth (cm)
0.635-1.27
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/4-1/2
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