Champion GQ Perennial Ryegrass – 1 Lb

Champion GQ Perennial Ryegrass – 1 Lb.Description The components of Champion have been selected for rapid establishment, stress and disease resistance, and rapid recovery. Each variety used contains high levels of endophytes for better insect resistance. Characteristics FEATURES: Excellent seedling vigor Fine texture Higher density Dwarf leaf orientation Dark blue-green color High endophyte level Improved disease resistance Better heat and drought tolerance Improved mowability BENEFITS: Rapid establishment Attractive, uniform appearance Improved traffic tolerance Less mowing, lower mowing costs Less fertilizer needed High resistance to above ground insects Improved turf quality, less use of chemicals Improved summer performance Reduced leaf shredding during mowing Uses Campion GQ is a natural for overseeding dormant warm season grasses or for permanent turf on: Golf Courses, Sportsfields, Cemetaries, Parks, Commercial developments, Residential lawns Seeding Rates New turf: 10-12 pounds per 1000 square feet (400-500 pounds per acre). Overseeding: 6-8 pounds per 1000 square feet (250-350 pounds per acre). Establishment Germination: 6-12 days with proper irrigation. First mowing: Approximately 21 days. First limited use: Approximately 30 days. Adaptability & Care Climatic Conditions: All (except high altitude) Soils: Sandy to heavy clay. Not good for extremely wet or shaded areas. pH range: 5.5 to 8.5 Fertilization: 2 to 4 pounds of actual nitrogen per 1000 sq ft per year. Use a balanced fertilizer with a 3:1:2 ratio of NPK with sulphur. Mowing height: 1/2 to 1 1/4 inches in cool seasons, 1 1/2 to 2 inches in warm seasons. Quality Assurance