Barzico

Holds the coveted top position on Table S1 of the BSPB/STRI Turfgrass Seed booklet

  • Holds the coveted #1 BSPB/STRI Turfgrass Seed 2023 booklet position, trailled under winter sports wear simulation at 25mm height of cut
  • Combines top-rated visual merit and wear tolerance
  • A very strong all-round perennial ryegrass
  • Visually, it is mid-fine, extremely dense (ranked #2 for this trait) with a medium green colour

Barzico holds the coveted top position on Table S1 of the 2023 BSPB/STRI Turfgrass Seed list.  Varieties ranked in Table S1 are trialled for live ground cover, visual merit and wear simulation for sports pitches, such as football and rugby, receiving intensive wear during winter and cut to a height of 25mm. 


Originating from Barenbrug’s Dutch breeding station, Barzico is a very strong all-round perennial ryegrass.  Visually, it is mid-fine, extremely dense (ranked #2 for this trait) with a medium green colour.


The first harvest (2021) of Barzico has been grown in the UK by one of Barenbrug’s trusted growers. Find out more at barenbrug.co.uk/growers.

 

Application
Barzico is a sports-type perennial suitable for:
Sport

  • Football and rugby pitches

 

Colour and leaf texture
Medium dark green coloured and medium fine texture leaves.

Specifications
Lolium perenne

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.

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.

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.