If you need a top-performing, traffic-tolerant,
EXTRA-dark perennial ryegrass, look no further than NEXUS XD turf-type perennial ryegrass. This is a turfgrass
that works for you. NEXUS XD is naturally very dark green. This means you don’t
need to add extra iron to darken the turf. NEXUS XD is perfect for use on fairways, athletic fields,
home lawns and other locations where high quality,
dark turf is desired. NEXUS XD can also be used for adding dark brilliant color to
a bluegrass or tall fescue mixture, as well as for
blending with other perennial ryegrass for
overseeding applications.
2007 NTEP Genetic Color Ratings
TOP 10 SCORES
| Variety |
Score |
| NEXUS XD |
7.8 |
| L44 |
7.8 |
| TR47 |
7.8 |
| VB99 |
7.8 |
| Cabo II |
7.7 |
| NEXUS XR |
7.6 |
| ASP6006 |
7.6 |
| Pick 02-R |
7.6 |
| PM 102 |
7.6 |
| LSD |
0.3 |
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Traffic Tolerant
Whether the application is a back yard, golf course,
athletic field or any other area that has extra
pressure from wheel or foot traffic, with NEXUS XD,
you can expect fairway-quality turfgrass that can
withstand the extra pressure.
Disease Resistance and Other Strengths
NEXUS XD has shown good resistance to many diseases including
pink snow mold, red thread, dollar spot, brown
patch, and crown rust. NEXUS XD has also shown good resistance to cold temperatures,
winter damage, poa annua, as well as tolerance to
the herbicide Velocity® (bispyribac-sodium.)
NEXUS XD is best planted on fertile, neutral pH soils during
the cooler seasons of the year, such as spring and
fall. If needing to plant during other times, plan
on additional overseeding. For a thick, lush turf,
the following seeding rates are recommended:
Seeding Rates in lbs/1000 sq. ft. |
|
New Planting |
Overseeding |
Home Lawns |
5-8 |
7-10 |
Athletic Fields |
9-15 |
12-18 |
Greens |
- |
25-35 |
Tees |
9-15 |
12-18 |
Fairways |
225-350* |
300-425* |
|
* rates in lbs./acre |
|
NTEP
Performance Data |
'05 |
'06 |
'07 |
Categories Statistically Equal To The
Highest Rated Variety |
|
|
|
Quality - Upper W. Mtn Region |
|
x |
|
Quality - Traffic Stress, NE
(click here to see data) |
x |
x |
x |
Traffic Stress, MI |
|
x |
x |
Quality - Traffic Stress, NY |
x |
x |
x |
Genetic Color |
x |
x |
x |
Spring Greenup |
x |
|
|
Spring Density |
x |
|
x |
Fall Ground Cover |
x |
|
|
Winter Color |
x |
x |
x |
Dollar Spot |
|
x |
|
Red Thread Resistance |
x |
x |
|
Brown Patch Resist. (Warm. Temp.) |
x |
|
|
Crown Rust, RI |
x |
|
|
Pink Snow Mold |
x |
x |
|
Velocity Resistance |
x |
|
|
Winter Damage, MN |
x |
|
|
Low Temperature Injury, SD |
x |
|
x |
Poa Annua Rating |
|
x |
|
Yellow Patch Resistance |
|
|
x |
Stem Rust Resistance |
|
|
x |
Anthracnose Resistance |
|
|
x |
Seedhead Rating |
|
|
x |
|
NTEP
Performance Data |
'05 |
'06 |
'07 |
Location Where Statistically Equal To The
Highest Quality Rating |
|
|
|
Ames, IA |
x |
x |
x |
Urbana, IL |
x |
x |
x |
Carbondale, IL |
|
x |
|
West Layfayette, IL
(click here to see data) |
|
|
x |
Amhurst, MA |
x |
|
|
St. Paul, MN
(click here to see data) |
|
x |
|
Columbia, MO
(click here to see data) |
|
x |
x |
Columbia, MO - Traffic |
x |
|
|
| Mead, NE
(click here to see data) |
|
|
x |
Mead, NE - Traffic
(click here to see data) |
x |
x |
x |
Ithaca, NY - Non-traffic |
x |
x |
x |
Stillwater, OK |
x |
x |
|
| University Park, PA
(click here to see data) |
|
|
x |
Quebec City, QE |
|
x |
|
Kingston, RI
(click here to see data) |
|
x |
x |
Brookings, SD |
x |
|
x |
Logan, UT |
|
x |
x |
Blacksburg, VA |
x |
|
|
Pullman, WA |
x |
x |
|
Madison, WI |
x |
|
|
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