– stronger establishment, easier maintenance, reduced input costs Faster establishment crowds out Poa annua and cuts production time 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. 4turf® cultivars will even germinate at temperatures as low as 4°C. Diploid 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. Index DROUGHT TOLERANCE TRIALS FROM LES ALLEUDS IN FRANCE SUMMER 2015 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 2N index 4turf® 4N index – stronger establishment, easier maintenance, reduced input costs 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. 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 dark green is deeper and glossier, 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.
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