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PhD/Lolium perenne

Perennial Ryegrass Blend
The Seed of the Superbowl

Rating
QualityWear toleranceColorDisease resistance

Dark Green Color
Quick Establishment
Strong Wear Tolerance
Disease Resistant


Quick Facts

PhD is a custom perennial ryegrass blend containing three top rated perennial ryegrass varieties such as All-Star2, Top Hat II, Esquire, Keystone, Essence, Gator 3, and Derby Supreme. PhD is recognized as the leading three-way blend of perennial ryegrass in the turfgrass industry. PhD is the "Seed of the Superbowl." PhD provides a broad genetic background for a range of adaptation and improved horizontal disease resistance. It can be scientfically blended for proper regional adaptation, reduced mowing management, or full endophyte enhancement. Excellent for winter overseeding on greens, tees, and fairways where rapid transitioning is required.


GROWTH HABIT
Bunch

ESTAB. RATE
Medium: 7-10 days

LHC TOL. to .5"
Very Good

MOW. FREQUENCY
2x p/week

TRAFFIC TOL- Brink.
Very Good

THATCH PROD.
None

COMP. MIX
Fair-Good

NITROGEN REQ.
Medium-High

SHADE TOLERANCE
Fair-Good

COLD TOLERANCE
Fair-Good

DROUGHT TOL.
Fair

ET RATE mm/day
High 9-10

ENDOPHYTE
Yes>40%

SALINITY TOL. mmhos
6 - poor

SEEDING RATE
6-8 lbs/1000 sf