Lolium perenne
Derby Nova
Derby Nova is an elite turf-type perennial ryegrass, designed for exceptional performance in lawns, sports fields, and golf courses. Known for its fine texture and lush, dark green color, Derby Nova creates a visually stunning and resilient turf surface. This variety offers rapid germination and establishment, providing quick coverage and early green-up in the growing season.</br></br>
Derby Nova excels in wear tolerance, making it ideal for high-traffic areas, and it maintains excellent disease resistance, ensuring long-lasting turf quality with reduced maintenance needs. Its adaptability to a wide range of soil types and climates, along with its consistent growth and density, make Derby Nova a reliable choice for achieving a durable, attractive, and low-maintenance turf.
Key features
- • Fine, uniform leaf texture for a smooth turf surface
- Rich, dark green hue
- Quick to germinate and establish
- Excellent tolerance to foot traffic
- Strong resistance to common turf diseases
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)
Medium