Grasses

CHAMPION GQ PERENNIAL RYEGRASS SEED

#1409 | Lolium Perenne ssp.

CHAMPION GQ FACT SHEET

Summary

Champion GQ Perennial Ryegrass is a popular variety of ryegrass known for its excellent performance in turfgrass applications. It’s commonly used in lawns, sports fields, and golf courses due to its durability, attractive dark green color, and ability to establish quickly.

Here are some key characteristics of Champion perennial ryegrass:

  1. Rapid Germination: Perennial ryegrass is known for its fast germination and establishment, making it an excellent choice for overseeding or creating new lawns.

  2. Wear Tolerance: It has good wear tolerance, which makes it suitable for high-traffic areas like sports fields and playgrounds.

  3. Cold Tolerance: It performs well in cooler climates, making it ideal for areas with mild winters and moderate to cool growing seasons.

  4. Drought Tolerance: While it has some drought tolerance, ryegrass generally performs best with consistent moisture.

  5. Disease Resistance: Champion perennial ryegrass typically offers good resistance to common turf diseases.

  6. Visual Appeal: The grass has fine, narrow leaves with a rich, dark green color, making it an aesthetically pleasing option.

  7. Maintenance: It’s relatively low maintenance compared to other grass types, but it does need regular mowing and occasional fertilization to keep it looking its best.

Overall, Champion perennial ryegrass is a reliable and versatile choice for many turf applications.

Plant Characteristics
Taxonomy

Zone

Regional Growing Zone
1 - Northwest Coastal, 2 - California Coastal, 3 - Southern Mountain, 4 - Mountain, 5 - Midwest, 6 - Northeast Lakes, 7 - Great Lakes South, 8 - Appalacia, 9 - Southeast, 10 - South Florida, 11 - South Texas, 12 - Southwest
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Temperature Zone
Warm, Cool, Transitional

Plant Characteristics

Leaf Color
Green
Growing Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
Full Sun, Shade

Plant Information

Planting Season
Spring
Plant Depth
0.25"
Minimum Soil Temp for Germination
45° F
Establishment
Easy

Seed Information

Seeds Per Pound
225,000
Kingdom
PLANTAE
Subkingdom
TRACHEOBIONTA
Super Division
SPERMATOPHYTA
Division
MAGNOLIOPHYTA
Class
LILIOPSIDA
Subclass
COMMELINIDAE
Order
CYPERALES
Family
POACEAE
Genus
LOLIUM
Species
PERENNE

Coverage Area & Available Sizes

COVERAGE: 7-9 LBS PER 1,000 SQ. FEET

AVAILABLE SIZES:

Applications

Sports Turf

OVERSEED 250-450 LBS PER ACRE

Golf Turf

OVERSEED 450-750 LBS PER ACRE

Landscaping

7-9 LBS PER 1000 SQ FEET

Lawn

7-9 LBS PER 1000 SQ. FT

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