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APPLAUD PERENNIAL RYEGRASS

Plant Breeder:  Dr. William Meyer, Rutgers University

Experimental Designation – Pennington 11301

Applaud perennial ryegrass is a consistent top performer that was rated the #1 commercially available variety in the National Perennial Ryegrass Test-1999. (NTEP No. 01-1)    BUY APPLAUD PERENNIAL RYEGRASS

 Applaud received high ratings for turf quality, disease resistance, turf density, color and mowability.  Applaud has proved to be a good transitional grass in the South.

Characteristics:

• Excellent spring green-up
• Holds up well under summer heat north of the transition zone
• Fine leaf texture, superior lush, green color
• Improved disease & insect resistance
• Remarkable wear tolerance
• Superior year-round density
• Good winter color retention
• Performs well in a variety of climates and maintenance conditions.

Recommended Use:

Golf Courses, Parks, Home Lawns, Athletic Fields, and Overseeding Warm Season Turfgrasses.

Climatic Zones: 

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (may not be adaptable to all areas within each climatic zone)

Establishment & Maintenance:

Lime soil to 6.0 – 7.0 pH and follow soil test recommendations for fertilization.  Under ideal conditions, germination begins in 6 days.  Full germination may take up to 14 days.  Subject to germination rate, first mowing may begin at 21 days after sowing.

Seeding Rates:

• Permanent Turf, Athletic Fields Home Lawns
  5 - 10 lbs/1000 sq ft
• Fairways and Roughs (overseeding)
  5-10 lbs / 1000 sqft.

• Greens (overseeding)                                      
  25 - 35 lbs/1000 sq ft

• Tees (overseeding)                                      
  15 - 20 lbs/1000 sq ft

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