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NITRO/Lolium perenne

Intermediate ryegrass
Transitions quickly

Rating
Seedling vigorWear toleranceEstablishmentOverseeding

Fine texture
Quick establishment
High Wear Tolerance
Dark green color


Quick Facts 

NITRO is a new intermediate ryegrass designed specifically for the overseeding market in the Southern regions of the United States. It is an excellent choice for overseeding into St. Augustine grass, Bahiagrass, Zoysiagrass and the higher cuts of Bermudagrass. Intermediates are a genetic cross of annual ryegrass and perennial ryegrass. Intermediate ryegrass offers better performance than annual ryegrass (similar to perennial ryegrass). Noted for aggressive establishment, upright growth, medium texture and adaptability

 

Nitro can be used in blends with perennial ryegrass, fine fescue and poa trivialis. It thrives in medians and large landscape areas. It was designed to replace annual ryegrass in overseeding situations where improved color and texture are desired. Nitro exhibits a somewhat reduced growth rate for easier spring transitions.


GROWTH HABIT
Bunch

ESTAB. RATE
Fast: 7-10 days

LHC TOL. to .5"
Good

MOW. FREQUENCY
2x p/week

TRAFFIC TOL- Brink.
Very Good

THATCH PROD.
None

COMP. MIX
Fair-Good

NITROGEN REQ.
Med-High


SHADE TOLERANCE
Medium

COLD TOLERANCE
Fair-Good

DROUGHT TOL.
Fair

ET RATE mm/day
High 9-10

ENDOPHYTE
Yes>85%

SALINITY TOL. mmhos
11 - good


SEEDING RATE
7-10 lbs/1000 sf