– Faster establishment, easier maintenance, reduced input costs Faster establishment crowds out annual meadow grass and broad leaved weeds. The greater energy reserves within 4turf®’s larger seeds support stronger, faster establishment and healthy plant development. Faster plant growth at the critical establishment phase helps fight Poa invasion. Stronger rooting for enhanced stresstolerance and less watering 4turf® needs less water during a drought. Its larger root system and natural water reserves help it stay greener for longer. 4turf® varieties are not just drought-tolerant, they also recover quicker when the rain returns. Drought trials conducted in the Loire Valley in France confirmed that 4turf® cultivars were significantly more drought-tolerant than diploids. Exceptional disease resistance and winter hardiness for reduced maintenance and chemical applications 4turf®’s larger energy reserves significantly increase natural disease resistance. This valuable characteristic helps maintain a healthy looking turf during autumn and winter. In trials undertaken in Finland, 4turf® Fabian showed superior winter hardiness. And in Scandinavian Scanturf trials, it ranked No 1 for general turf quality. Index Diploid DROUGHT TOLERANCE TRIALS FROM LES ALLEUDS IN FRANCE SUMMER 2015 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 2N index 4turf® 4N index Attractive deep green colour and enhanced nitrogen use efficiency for beautiful turf and reduced fertiliser applications 4turf® is more attractive than traditional ryegrass varieties. Its leaves are a deeper and glossier green, which makes it more inviting. With an improved cellular structure and more efficient photosynthesis, 4turf® cultivars keep their colour all year round, even when light levels are low. Better colour and increased root mass means 4turf® uses nitrogen more efficiently. That’s good for the environment and for turf managers because 4turf® needs less nitrogen fertiliser. – Dogs and 4turf®: made for each other Dog patch resistant lawns – scientifically proven Dogs and dog-walkers love open green spaces. Public spaces give dogs a chance to run free and to relieve themselves. But the unsightly yellow patches that result are not so popular with maintenance teams and other park users. Keep your green spaces green 4turf® reduces the problem of dog patches Our researchers have conducted extensive trials on the effects of dog pee on 168 varieties from seven species of turf grass. Tetraploid perennial ryegrass outperformed all other species including diploid perennial ryegrass. There’s even evidence that the growth of tetraploid perennial ryegrass was more vigorous when it came in contact with dog pee. The best 4turf® varieties for dog pee Choosing 4turf® for its resistance to dog pee is by far the safest and most cost-effective way to reduce dog patches. Pee-resistant 4turf® can help to maintain a lush green surface on which dogs and other park users can run and play, while demanding minimum maintenance from the park management team.
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