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.
Verdi
Good quality economy perennial rye grass
Verdi has been a well known reliable perennial rye grass for many years now. The variety can be applied in all climate areas for sports and landscape purposes.Verdi shows up a nice winter colour in the moderate climate areas and is able to green up fairly fast after winter. The colour is medium dark which makes it a good variety for southern Europe. Disease tolerance (rust, leaf spot) of Verdi is high.
Specifications
species
Lolium Perenne
Seeds per gram
700
Optimal pH range
5.8-7.4
Humidity
medium
Salt tolerance
low
Maintenance required
medium to high
Rhizomes/stolons/tufted
tufted
Shade tolerance
low
Water requirement
medium to high
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.