Lolium perenne
Darkside TS
Darkside perennial ryegrass is the result of a long term program for improvements in gray leaf spot and stem rust resistance combined with superior wear tolerance and recovery. A very dark green color and high density under fairway conditions make it ideal for golf course use. High performance in Overseeding trials is the result of fast establishment with high turf quality even under lower temperatures. Superior salt tolerance expands its use into sites with reclaimed water or salts used for ice next to turf areas. Darkside also demonstrates superior shade tolerance expanding its use areas.
Key features
- Superior resistance to Gray Leaf Spot and Stem Rust.
- Excellent performance for Overseeding dormant warm season grasses.
- Tolerance of all mowing heights, Fairways to Lawns.
- Highly rated for wear tolerance and recovery.
General Characteristics
Establishment (Days)
7-10
First Mowing (Days)
10-14
Endophyte + (Yes, No)
Yes
Germination (Days)
3-7
Mowing Frequency (Per Week)
1
Nitrogen Requirement (Low, Med, High)
Low
Segment
Turfgrass
Species
Ryegrass, Perennial
Sci. Name
Lolium perenne
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
330,000
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
720,000
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
6-8
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
6-8
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Kg./100 sq. meters)
4-5
Seeding Rate - New (Kg./100 sq. meters)
720,000
Seeding Rate - New (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
333.000
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Kg./100 sq. meters)
4-5