Magnum Gold Perennial Ryegrass - was developed to address the qualities that turf professionals told us are most important to them: rapid establishment, stress and disease resistance, and rapid recovery. Magnum Gold is composed
of our exceptional endophyte-enhanced varieties of perennial ryegrass.
Gray Leaf Spot Resistant
Since the initial disease outbreak in the mid-1990’s, Seed Research has been feverishly working to develop varieties that can withstand the ravages of Gray Leaf Spot (GLS). Harrier, Hawkeye 2, Peregrine and other cultivars in this
blend were developed for high GLS resistance and broad genetics. All succeeding generations of SRO perennial ryegrasses go through this grueling screening process before they are approved for blending in Magnum Gold.
Endophyte-Enhanced
Magnum Gold contains very high levels of viable endophyte with a broad genetic base. Due to these high levels, Magnum Gold shows enhanced resistance to many insects including: billbugs, sod webworms, chinch bugs, armyworms and aphids. The presence of the endophyte also contributes to improved stress tolerance with better Summer survival, enhanced Fall recovery and reduced weed invasion.
FEATURES
- High levels of Gray Leaf Spot resistance
- Fast germination
- Fine leaf texture with dark greencolor
- High levels of endophytes
- Broad genetic base
- Superior disease resistance
- Excellent for both permanent turf and winter overseeding
Uses: Golf courses, sports fields, parks, schools and commercial landscaping
BENEFITS
- Rapid establishment to outcompete Poa annua and other weeds
- Reduced inputs and lower maintenance costs
- Widely adapted
- Superior performance at lowmowing heights
SEEDING RATES
Seeds/lb: 220,000–250,000
New Turf: 7–9 lbs/1,000 sq ft 300–400 lbs/acre
Winter Overseed Rate:
30 lbs/1,000 sq ft for golf greens 250–450 lbs/acre for golf roughs and sports fields 450–700 lbs/acre for golf
ESTABLISHMENT
Emergence: 3–7 days under ideal conditions
First mowing: 14 days after emergence
