Throughout NZ, perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)is the grass of choice for permanent pastures. It establishes rapidly, yields well, tolerates a range of management practices and has a high nutritive value.
Bartwingo
Hard wearing perennial ryegrass for continental and southern Europe
- Intermediate/dark green colour in turf.
- Excellent recovery from damage.
- Very dense and strong turf on sports fields.
- Medium fine leaves.
- Excellent rust resistance.
- High tolerance to red thread.
- Bred in southern France resulting in excellent adaptation to the Mediterranean climate.
Specifications
Species
Lolium perenne
Seeds per gram
700
Optimal pH range
5.8 - 7.4
Huminidy
medium
Salt tolerance
medium
Maintenance required
medium
Rhizomes/Stolons/Tufted
Tufted
Shade tolerance
average
Water requirement
medium
Thatch build-up
low
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Lolium perenne
Throughout NZ, perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)is the grass of choice for permanent pastures. It establishes rapidly, yields well, tolerates a range of management practices and has a high nutritive value.
Throughout NZ, perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)is the grass of choice for permanent pastures. It establishes rapidly, yields well, tolerates a range of management practices and has a high nutritive value.