DLF releases its mixture guide for 2017

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DLF’s Johnsons Sports Seed has released its 2017 mixture guide.

Whilst no new cultivars have been introduced for 2017, a number of the key mixtures dedicated for sports turf have been reformulated to further enhance performance. All these mixtures have been carefully created using the best cultivars available, taking into account wear tolerance, density, colour, and disease resistance and the cultivars compatibility in a mixture.

The new formulation of Johnsons J Premier Wicket features an increased proportion of number one rated Clementine, which delivers the highest combined rating on the 2017 STRI close mown list. Featuring 40 percent Clementine and 20 percent of Monroe, Dickens and Chardin, this perennial ryegrass renovation mixture delivers outstanding shoot density, rapid establishment and high disease resistance.

Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, which has used J Premier Pitch for the last three seasons

J Pitch has also been upgraded following end user trials and the growing popularity of Johnson’s 4Turf tetraploid perennial ryegrass cultivars. The 2017 formulation now includes 20 percent Fabian 4Turf. The mixture is ideal for use on training grounds due to its deeper rooting which delivers increased drought tolerance, enhanced nitrogen efficiency and exceptional disease resistance which all help to maintain turf quality and keep maintenance costs down.

Not wanting to upset its proven formula, J Premier Pitch has only undergone fine tuning rather than a complete overhaul. The proportion of the two highest rated cultivars Eurodiamond and Columbine have been increased to 25 and 40 percent respectively, for even greater wear tolerance and turf quality.