Barenbrug Elite Defence Grass Seed Mix

An innovative winter sports grass seed product, designed to deliver disease tolerance without compromise in performance, specifically for the needs and environments of premier sport stadiums.

Usage

ELITE DEFENCE is formulated for the specific needs of elite winter sport stadiums, delivering exceptional and proven disease tolerance against Grey Leaf Spot (GLS), Drechslera Leaf Spot and Brown Patch Rhizoctonia without compromise in wear tolerance and overall performance.

Grey Leaf Spot (GLS)

As part of a major cultivar screening programme undertaken in Europe by Barenbrug breeders, Amiata, Barprium and Barorlando have been identified as being highly tolerant to the damaging disease Grey Leaf Spot (GLS), caused by Pyricularia grisea or P. oryzae. These three cultivars are all bred by Barenbrug in France and are wear-tolerant diploid cultivars.

Drechslera Leaf Spot

Drechslera Leaf Spot is a very common disease affecting stadium pitches in winter, proliferating in cool, damp and shaded conditions. Independent trials, including BSPB in UK and GEVES across several European countries, have highlighted Barprium and Barbasten as being particularly tolerant against this pathogen.

Rhizoctonia Brown Patch

A less common disease issue in the UK, Brown Patch can be a problem during a hot and humid renovation period. Internal Barenbrug trials have shown Barprium and Barorlando will offer good protection against this disease.

Top Performing Cultivars

>Disease tolerance is only one aspect of ELITE DEFENCE. Crucially, the performance and wear tolerance of the five cultivars in UK winter sports conditions is also very strong. Central to this is the utilisation of only European-bred diploid cultivars, which offer far better wear tolerance than tetraploid or American-bred grasses. Barzico holds the #3 position in BSPB Turfgrass Seed Table S1, trialled under winter sports wear simulation at 25mm height of cut. Barbasten is ranked #6 in the same trials. Both cultivars are bred in Holland and have later heading characteristics, which make them exceptionally active in winter/spring recovery.

Barorlando is itself a former #1 in BSPB trials, and performs very well in wear trials across Europe. Amiata and Barprium have both been trialled in the UK. Although Barprium performs less well in Bingley, it topped internal Barenbrug trials at Cropvale in Worcestershire. Amiata returned above average scores in UK trials. Barorlando, Amiata and Barprium originate in France, and are generally earlier in their heading dates. Five cultivars, with diverse genetic backgrounds, provides excellent mixture synergy overall.

Camera-friendly Colour

Another significant benefit of ELITE DEFENCE over other market options is a strong mid-green genetic colour. Barorlando, Amiata and Barprium all offer benefits on this front, with impressive colour scores of 7.2, 6.2, and 6.9, respectively in BSPB S1 trials. Combined with their disease tolerance, this promises excellent visual aesthetics throughout the season for HD TV cameras.

• Proven high disease tolerance to Grey Leaf Spot (GLS) – Amiata, Barprium and Barorlando
• Increased tolerance to Drechslera Leaf Spot and Brown Patch Rhizoctonia
• High performance and wear tolerance with top-ranked cultivars Barzico #3 and Barbasten #6 BSPB Turfgrass Seed
• All European-bred Barenbrug diploid cultivars for superior UK winter performance
• Amiata, Barprium and Barorlando have darker genetic colour for a rich green appearance, desirable on fully renovated stadium pitches

Application

• Sowing Rate – 30-50g/m²
• Oversowing Rate – 15-30g/m²
• Sowing Depth – 10-15mm Below Thatch
• Mowing Height – Down to 18mm
• Pack Size: 20kg

Composition

• 20% Barzico Perennial ryegrass
• 20% Barbasten Perennial ryegrass
• 20% Barprium Perennial ryegrass
• 20% Amiata Perennial ryegrass
• 20% Barorlando Perennial ryegrass